Vissel Kobe v Machida Zelvia: numbers & prediction

Vissel Kobe vs Machida Zelvia prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Vissel Kobe host Machida Zelvia in the J League Cup on Wednesday 11 November, kicking off at 11:00 WAT at Noevir Stadium.

Form guide

Vissel Kobe – form over the last 5: DWWWD Most recently they drew with Urawa 2–2 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. They score 1.7 and concede 1.2 per game.

Machida Zelvia – form over the last 5: DWDWD Most recently they drew with Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–0 at home. On their travels they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They score 1.3 and concede 0.2 per game. 5 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

Previous meetings

Their most recent meeting, on 24 Oct 2026, finished Vissel Kobe 0–0 Machida Zelvia.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Vissel Kobe 1.1 – 1.4 Machida Zelvia in expected goals – roughly 2.6 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 47% for over 2.5, 51% for both teams to score.

Betting angles

• Match result chances: Vissel Kobe 34% · draw 18% · Machida Zelvia 48%.
• Both teams to score: yes (51%) at 1.73.
• Value angle: Machida Zelvia to win at 2.80 – we make it 48%, the price implies 36%.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Under 3.5 goals, rated at 74% confidence at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Vissel Kobe 1–1 Machida Zelvia. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.