Our Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction: 1-0
Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 27, 2026. A hard-fought battle awaits, but Vissel Kobe is likely to edge past Sanfrecce Hiroshima with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
This Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Vissel Kobe's Last Match – Vissel Kobe vs FC Seoul
Vissel Kobe will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 AFC Champions League Elite victory over FC Seoul on March 11. In that match, Vissel Kobe controlled 50% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vissel Kobe | 50% | 9 (5) | 1.96 | 51 |
FC Seoul | 50% | 7 (3) | 0.8 | 48 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Johor Darul Takzim
Sanfrecce Hiroshima will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 AFC Champions League Elite triumph against Johor Darul Takzim on March 11. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima recorded 64% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 64% | 9 (2) | 1.99 | 63 |
Johor Darul Takzim | 36% | 3 (3) | 0.18 | 17 |
Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Stats
Key Stats
| Vissel Kobe | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 1.37 |
| 0.26 | Defence Strength | 0.58 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Vissel Kobe are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.



Vissel Kobe
FC Seoul
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Johor Darul Takzim