Predictions for the J1 League game Vissel Kobe vs. Nagoya Grampus
Vissel Kobe - Nagoya Grampus betting tip & best odds | 31.10.2026
Vissel Kobe host Nagoya Grampus at Noevir Stadium on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 07:00 in J1 League Matchday 13. Kobe sit fifth on 23 points and are unbeaten at home; Nagoya are 11th with 14 points and will be looking to improve an away record of two wins and four defeats.
Our betting tips for Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus
The standings and home-away records point towards Kobe, while the recent meetings and both teams’ scoring figures make goals at both ends a reasonable additional angle. These are our football bets today, with the odds supplied for each selection:
- Vissel Kobe to win (Tip 1) — odds 2.05: Kobe have taken 23 points from 12 matches and remain unbeaten at home, with three wins and two draws at Noevir Stadium. Their recent record is also strong, at three wins, one draw and one defeat across their last five matches in all competitions. Nagoya’s six away losses from six draws? Their away record is two wins, no draws and four defeats, making the home side the more convincing choice for this sports betting tip.
- Both teams to score — Yes — odds 1.62: Kobe have scored 18 goals and conceded 11 in the league, while Nagoya have scored 14 and allowed 18. Those totals suggest both sides have the potential to contribute, even if Kobe are favoured to take the points. Nagoya have also scored in their latest J1 League match, a 1-1 draw with Yokohama F. Marinos. This is our second betting tip, though it carries a shorter price than the home-win selection.
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Comparing the best odds for the match
The listed prices make Vissel Kobe the clear favourite, with the home win available at 2.05 with Mozzart. A draw is priced at 3.90 with Mozzart, while Nagoya Grampus to win is offered at 3.64 by 1win. For the goals market, Bet365 lists both teams to score at 1.62 for Yes and 2.20 for No. Our main pick is Kobe to win, supported by their unbeaten home run and stronger league position; the scoring option is an alternative for bettors expecting Nagoya to find a way onto the scoresheet. We have experience comparing bookmakers and their markets, but odds and availability can change. You can also explore our best betting sites to compare options before deciding.
Vissel Kobe performance check
Vissel Kobe arrive in fifth place with 23 points from 12 league matches. Their record of seven wins, two draws and three defeats is backed by a positive goal difference: they have scored 18 and conceded 11. Their home form is a major part of the case for backing them here. They have yet to lose at Noevir Stadium this season, recording three victories and two draws in five games.
Across their last five matches in all competitions, Kobe have won three, drawn one and lost once. Their most recent result was a 1-0 away victory over Daejeon Hana Citizen. In their latest J1 League outing, they played out a 0-0 home draw against FC Machida Zelvia. That clean sheet adds to the impression of a side capable of managing matches defensively, although they will want to be more productive in attack against Nagoya.
Coach Michael Skibbe will hope his team can turn their home advantage into another three points. Kobe’s combination of a higher league position, stronger defensive numbers and an unbeaten home record gives them a solid foundation, but Nagoya’s scoring record means the hosts should not assume the match will be straightforward.
Nagoya Grampus form and prospects
Nagoya Grampus are 11th in the table with 14 points, having won four, drawn two and lost six of their 12 league fixtures. They have scored 14 goals and conceded 18, leaving them with a negative goal difference. Their away numbers are a particular concern ahead of this trip: two wins and four defeats, with no draws in six matches.
Nagoya’s last five games in all competitions have produced two wins, two draws and one defeat. Their latest match ended in a 1-2 extra-time home loss to Urawa Reds, after the teams were level at 1-1 at the end of regular time. In league action, their most recent result was a 1-1 home draw with Yokohama F. Marinos. That performance at least showed they can find the net, a useful sign for anyone considering the both-teams-to-score market.
Michael Petrović will need his side to be organised and efficient if they are to take something from Kobe. Nagoya have enough attacking output to pose a threat, but their defensive record and away defeats leave little margin for error against a home team that has been difficult to beat on its own ground.
The last direct duels
Vissel Kobe have had the upper hand in the last five meetings across all competitions. They have won three, while the other two finished as draws; Nagoya have not won during that run. The latest head-to-head, in both the overall record and J1 League, was a 3-2 home victory for Kobe.
That recent result points to a competitive fixture rather than an easy assignment for either side. Kobe’s unbeaten run in this matchup will give them confidence, while the five-goal meeting also offers some support for expecting chances. Still, head-to-head trends are only one part of the picture: the current home and away records provide a stronger basis for the match prediction.
Final prediction: Kobe have the edge at home
Vissel Kobe look the more reliable side going into this Matchday 13 encounter. They are higher in the table, have won more league games and have avoided defeat in all five of their home fixtures. Nagoya’s recent form is respectable, but their away record and 18 goals conceded make this a difficult venue at which to reverse the recent head-to-head trend.
Our main prediction is a Vissel Kobe home win, with the 2.05 price reflecting their status as favourites without making the outcome a certainty. Both teams to score is a plausible secondary selection: Kobe’s defence has been comparatively solid, but Nagoya have scored 14 league goals and found the net in their latest league match. A 2-1 home win would fit both tips, though the key betting argument remains Kobe’s strong record at Noevir Stadium.
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Performance
Vissel Kobe performance of the last 5 home matches
Nagoya Grampus performance of the last 5 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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1
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FC Machida Zelvia
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27 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 10 | 20 |
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2
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FC Tokyo
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27 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 8 | 19 |
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3
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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26 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 10 | 19 |
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4
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Kashiwa Reysol
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25 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 19 | 6 |
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5
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Vissel Kobe
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23 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 7 |
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6
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Kawasaki Frontale
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22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 18 | 7 |
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7
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Urawa Red Diamonds
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21 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 23 | -2 |
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8
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Kashima Antlers
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20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 21 | 4 |
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9
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Yokohama F. Marinos
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18 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 |
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10
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Fagiano Okayama
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16 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 17 | -2 |
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11
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Nagoya Grampus
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14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 18 | -4 |
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12
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Cerezo Osaka
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14 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 19 | -7 |
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13
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Shimizu S-Pulse
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14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 20 | -10 |
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14
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V-Varen Nagasaki
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12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 19 | -4 |
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15
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Gamba Osaka
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11 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 21 | -7 |
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16
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Kyoto Sanga FC
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10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 23 | -8 |
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17
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Mito HollyHock
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9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 22 | -10 |
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18
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Tokyo Verdy
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8 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 21 | -12 |
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19
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Avispa Fukuoka
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7 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 21 | -8 |
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20
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JEF United Chiba
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7 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 24 | -12 |
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