Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe - J-League
Fixture Preview - 23 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Cerezo Osaka hosts Vissel Kobe at KINCHO Stadium on Saturday, 23 August, in what promises to be an intriguing J-League clash. Cerezo enters the match with a mixed bag of results, having won two of their last five, while Vissel Kobe arrives with a slightly more consistent form, securing three victories in their recent outings. Historically, this fixture has been closely contested, with both teams winning four times in their last ten encounters, indicating a balanced rivalry. One notable angle is the likelihood of both teams finding the net, as evidenced by the "Both Teams to Score" (BTTS) trend in their head-to-head matches, which has occurred in six of the last ten meetings. Given the attacking talent on display, including Cerezo's potent forwards and Vissel's creative midfield, the odds of 1.66 for BTTS could represent good value. Additionally, with five of their last ten encounters featuring over 2.5 goals, the 1.85 odds for this market also warrant consideration as both teams look to secure vital points in their league campaigns.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 50 |
| 2 |  Machida Zelvia | 27 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 49 |
| 3 |  Vissel Kobe | 27 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 49 |
| 4 |  Kyoto Sanga | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 48 |
| 5 |  Kashima Antlers | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 48 |
| 6 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 46 |
| 7 |  Urawa Reds | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 44 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 39 |
| 9 |  Cerezo Osaka | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 37 |
| 10 |  Fagiano Okayama | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 36 |
| 11 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 36 |
| 12 |  Gamba Osaka | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 34 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | Vissel Kobe | 1–3 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League |
| September 13, 2024 | Vissel Kobe | 2–1 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League |
| May 11, 2024 | Cerezo Osaka | 1–4 | Vissel Kobe | J-League |
| September 23, 2023 | Vissel Kobe | 1–0 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League |
| June 10, 2023 | Cerezo Osaka | 2–1 | Vissel Kobe | J-League |
| August 6, 2022 | Cerezo Osaka | 3–0 | Vissel Kobe | J-League |
| April 10, 2022 | Vissel Kobe | 0–1 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League |
| July 17, 2021 | Cerezo Osaka | 1–1 | Vissel Kobe | J-League |
| May 15, 2021 | Vissel Kobe | 1–1 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League |
| September 16, 2020 | Vissel Kobe | 0–1 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League |