The J1 League heats up as Vissel Kobe face Shonan Bellmare on 5 July 2025. Our thorough preview examines recent form, key player stats, head-to-head records, and betting markets to empower UK punters’ wagers.
- Vissel Kobe has been unbeaten in their last 5 games.
- 7 of Vissel Kobe's last 8 games have had over 2.5 goals.
- 5 of Shonan Bellmare's last 6 games have had under 2.5 goals.
- 7 of Vissel Kobe's last 8 games have seen both teams score.
- 7 of Vissel Kobe's last 8 and 9 of Shonan Bellmare's last 10 games have had under 4.5 cards.
Vissel Kobe, currently 3rd with 40 points from 22 matches, are coming off a 1-0 victory against Hiroshima on 2 July 2025. Erik’s strike sealed the win. Their defence struggles at home, with only 4 clean sheets in 11 home games this season, leaving them vulnerable to conceding. Leading the attack is Taisei Miyashiro, who has bagged 7 goals in 18 appearances. Vissel Kobe has created on average 1.04 xG in their last five fixtures. Their recent form is exceptional, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses in their last 5 games, making them a formidable force. Having scored 28 goals and conceded 21 in 22 matches this season, Vissel Kobe play a more open style, with games often featuring higher-scoring outcomes.
Shonan Bellmare, sitting 17th with 23 points, are in inconsistent form, with a mixed run in their recent matches. Their latest result was a 1-1 draw against Yokohama FM on 28 June 2025, with Taiyo Hiraoka scoring the decisive goal. Commanding the frontline is Sho Fukuda, who has scored 4 goals in 17 appearances. Shonan Bellmare have generated an average of 0.86 xG in their last five matches. Shonan Bellmare have mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 games, making their performance a bit unpredictable.
Head-to-Head Record
- In last 3 head-to-head games, Vissel Kobe has won.
- In last 6 head-to-head games, Vissel Kobe has been unbeaten.
- In last 8 head-to-head games, Shonan Bellmare has failed to keep a clean sheet.
- 5 of the last 6 head-to-head games saw Vissel Kobe score first.
- 10 of the last 10 head-to-head games between Vissel Kobe and Shonan Bellmare have had under 4.5 cards.
Vissel Kobe Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiju Sasaki | 22 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 2.09 | 0.68 | 0.82 |
| Erik | 16 | 0.38 | 0.19 | 1.00 | 0.63 | 0.56 |
| Gotoku Sakai | 18 | 0 | 0.06 | 0.56 | 0 | 1.67 |
| Haruya Ide | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.13 | 0 | 1.13 |
| Jean Patric | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1.80 | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Katsuya Nagato | 21 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.57 | 0.10 | 1.33 |
| Kento Hamasaki | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Mitsuki Saito | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 1.50 |
| Niina Tominaga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0 |
| Rikuto Hashimoto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Rikuto Hirose | 20 | 0 | 0.05 | 0.50 | 0.05 | 1.30 |
| Taisei Miyashiro | 18 | 0.39 | 0.11 | 1.89 | 0.72 | 1.56 |
| Takahiro Ogihara | 21 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.67 | 0.19 | 2.10 |
| Tetsushi Yamakawa | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0.55 | 0.05 | 1.27 |
| Yoshinori Muto | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.17 | 0.50 | 0.33 |
| Yosuke Ideguchi | 18 | 0.06 | 0.11 | 1.50 | 0.44 | 2.22 |
| Yuya Osako | 17 | 0.24 | 0.06 | 2.12 | 0.76 | 0.59 |
- #1 - Daiya Maekawa (Goalkeeper)
- #25 - Yuya Kuwasaki (Defender)
- #4 - Tetsushi Yamakawa (C) (Defender)
- #3 - Thuler (Defender)
- #24 - Gotoku Sakai (Defender)
- #7 - Yosuke Ideguchi (Midfielder)
- #6 - Takahiro Ogihara (Midfielder)
- #9 - Taisei Miyashiro (Midfielder)
- #27 - Erik (Forward)
- #13 - Daiju Sasaki (Forward)
- #23 - Rikuto Hirose (Forward)
Shonan Bellmare Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akito Suzuki | 21 | 0.14 | 0.10 | 1.71 | 0.62 | 1.14 |
| Hiroaki Okuno | 13 | 0 | 0.08 | 0.46 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Hisatsugu Ishii | 6 | 0.17 | 0 | 0.50 | 0.17 | 1.17 |
| Junnosuke Suzuki | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0.81 | 0.19 | 2.86 |
| Kazuki Oiwa | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.14 | 0 | 1.14 |
| Kohei Okuno | 18 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.39 | 0.11 | 1.44 |
| Koki Tachi | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.17 | 0 | 1.17 |
| Kosuke Onose | 16 | 0 | 0.13 | 0.75 | 0.31 | 1.38 |
| Min Tae Kim | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0.57 | 0.21 | 1.07 |
| Sho Fukuda | 17 | 0.24 | 0.12 | 1.88 | 0.71 | 1.41 |
| Sho Fukuda | 17 | 0.24 | 0.12 | 1.88 | 0.71 | 1.41 |
| Taiga Hata | 20 | 0 | 0.15 | 0.80 | 0.20 | 1.50 |
| Taiyo Hiraoka | 13 | 0.08 | 0 | 0.92 | 0.46 | 1.08 |
| Tomoya Fujii | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0.60 | 0.15 | 1.50 |
| Yuto Suzuki | 21 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.43 | 0.05 | 2.43 |
- #1 - William Popp (Goalkeeper)
- #37 - Yuto Suzuki (Defender)
- #22 - Kazuki Oiwa (Defender)
- #47 - Min Tae Kim (Defender)
- #8 - Kazunari Ono (Defender)
- #32 - Sere Matsumura (Defender)
- #7 - Kosuke Onose (Midfielder)
- #14 - Akimi Barada (Midfielder)
- #13 - Taiyo Hiraoka (Midfielder)
- #10 - Akito Suzuki (C) (Forward)
- #19 - Sho Fukuda (Forward)
Vissel Kobe vs Shonan Bellmare Betting Tips
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Vissel Kobe v Shonan Bellmare Odds
Full Time Result:- Vissel Kobe to win: 3/5
- Draw: 31/10
- Shonan Bellmare to win: 17/4
- Vissel Kobe to win or Draw: 1/6
- Draw or Shonan Bellmare to win: 13/10
- Vissel Kobe to win or Shonan Bellmare to win: 2/9
- Vissel Kobe to win: 11/10
- Draw: 5/4
- Shonan Bellmare to win: 5/1
- Both Teams to Score - Yes: 21/20
- Both Teams to Score - No: 21/20
- Over 2.5 Goals: 1/1
- Under 2.5 Goals: 4/5
- Over 3.5 Goals: 5/2
- Under 3.5 Goals: 2/7
Vissel Kobe Previous 10 Matches
- 02.07, Sanfrecce Hiroshima (h) 1 - 0
- 28.06, Avispa Fukuoka (a) 0 - 0
- 21.06, Kawasaki Frontale (a) 2 - 1
- 15.06, Nagoya Grampus (h) 2 - 1
- 11.06, Kochi United SC (h) 4 - 1
- 31.05, Kashiwa Reysol (a) 3 - 1
- 25.05, Shimizu S-Pulse (a) 2 - 3
- 21.05, Yokohama F. Marinos (a) 2 - 1
- 17.05, Gamba Osaka (h) 3 - 2
- 10.05, FC Tokyo (a) 0 - 1
- 06.05, Cerezo Osaka (h) 1 - 3
Shonan Bellmare Previous 10 Matches
- 28.06, Yokohama F. Marinos (h) 1 - 1
- 14.06, Machida Zelvia (h) 1 - 2
- 11.06, FC Gifu (h) 2 - 0
- 08.06, Jubilo Iwata (a) 0 - 1
- 04.06, Jubilo Iwata (h) 2 - 0
- 01.06, Fagiano Okayama (h) 1 - 1
- 25.05, Albirex Niigata (a) 1 - 2
- 21.05, FC Tokyo (h) 1 - 0
- 17.05, Yokohama FC (h) 0 - 1
- 11.05, Tokyo Verdy (a) 2 - 0
- 07.05, Sanfrecce Hiroshima (h) 0 - 1
J1 League Table
| Vissel Kobe | Opponent | Shonan Bellmare | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | Kashiwa Reysol | 0-1 | ||
| - | - | Vissel Kobe | 1-2 | |
| 1-1 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 0-2 | ||
| 0-1 | Kashima Antlers | 1-0 | ||
| 1-0 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 0-1 | ||
| 2-1 | 2-1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 0-2 | |
| 1-0 | Machida Zelvia | 1-2 | 1-0 | |
| 0-0 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 2-1 | ||
| 1-3 | Cerezo Osaka | 2-1 | ||
| 3-2 | Gamba Osaka | 0-4 | ||
| 2-0 | Fagiano Okayama | 1-1 | ||
| 0-1 | 0-0 | Avispa Fukuoka | 0-0 | |
| 2-1 | 2-2 | Nagoya Grampus | 2-1 | |
| 1-0 | Tokyo Verdy | 2-0 | ||
| 2-3 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 0-3 | ||
| 0-1 | FC Tokyo | 0-0 | ||
| 2-1 | Shonan Bellmare | - | - | |
| 1-0 | Yokohama FC | 0-1 | ||
| 0-1 | Albirex Niigata | 1-2 | ||
| 2-1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1-1 | 1-1 | |
| # | Team Name | М | P | Wins | Draws | Losses | GD | SG | CG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashiwa | 23 | 44 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1.35 | 0.87 |
| 2 | Vissel Kobe | 23 | 43 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 1.39 | 0.91 |
| 3 | Kyoto Sanga | 23 | 41 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 1.65 | 1.17 |
| 4 | Kashima | 23 | 41 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 1.43 | 0.96 |
| 5 | Hiroshima | 23 | 39 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 1.17 | 0.78 |
| 6 | Kawasaki | 23 | 38 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 1.61 | 1.04 |
| 7 | Machida Z | 23 | 37 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 1.43 | 1.09 |
| 8 | Urawa Reds | 21 | 34 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 1.24 | 0.95 |
| 9 | Cerezo Osaka | 23 | 33 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1.48 | 1.30 |
| 10 | Gamba Osaka | 23 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 10 | -3 | 1.17 | 1.30 |
| 11 | Okayama | 23 | 30 | 8 | 6 | 9 | -1 | 0.83 | 0.87 |
| 12 | Fukuoka | 22 | 30 | 8 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 0.86 | 0.95 |
| 13 | Nagoya | 23 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 1.22 | 1.30 |
| 14 | Tokyo Verdy | 23 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 9 | -8 | 0.65 | 1.00 |
| 15 | Shimizu | 23 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 10 | -5 | 1.17 | 1.39 |
| 16 | Tokyo | 23 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 11 | -8 | 1.04 | 1.39 |
| 17 | Shonan Bellmare | 22 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 11 | -14 | 0.73 | 1.36 |
| 18 | Yokohama | 23 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 14 | -14 | 0.61 | 1.22 |
| 19 | Albirex Niigata | 23 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -15 | 1.04 | 1.70 |
| 20 | Yokohama FM | 23 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -12 | 0.87 | 1.39 |
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