Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe prediction: Under 3.5 goals
We see 2.1 goals, which stays under 3.5. That gives this tip a 80% chance. Machida Zelvia have not lost in 5 (WDWDW), while Vissel Kobe have won 3 of their last 5 (LDWWW). Fairly priced at 1.22.
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Odds board
Bookmaker odds · our chance under each · TIP = our pickMatch result
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Goals 1.5
Goals 2.5
Goals 3.5
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Half-time result
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Match notes
by Ade Ola & the 9jaTips deskThe big picture
Machida Zelvia shade it at home (47% against 27% for Vissel Kobe), but this is far from settled.
Form check
Machida Zelvia have won three of their last six (D W D W D W). Last time out they drew with Vissel Kobe 1–1 at home. The worry is at the other end – only 0.8 goals per game. Add 4 clean sheets and this is a side that is hard to break down.
Recent run for Vissel Kobe: D L D W W W – three wins in six. Last time out they drew with Machida Zelvia 1–1 away. They average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Past meetings
From their last 2 meetings: Machida Zelvia won 1, Vissel Kobe won 0 and 1 ended level – 0.5 goals a game. Most recently (Nov 2026): Vissel Kobe 0–1 Machida Zelvia.
Goals outlook
We expect around 2.1 goals (Machida Zelvia 1.3, Vissel Kobe 0.8). Expect a tight one: under 2.5 sits at 61%.
Our call (settled)
Our pre-match tip was Under 3.5 goals – 80% in our model, around 1.22 with the bookmakers. Most likely score: Machida Zelvia 1–0 Vissel Kobe. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. 18+ – stake only what you can afford.
Machida Zelvia
last 6- Dv Vissel Kobe1–115 Nov
- W@ Vissel Kobe1–011 Nov
- Dv Sanfrecce Hiroshima0–08 Nov
- Wv Shanghai Shenhua2–15 Nov
- Dv Gamba Osaka0–01 Nov
- W@ Shanghai Shenhua1–029 Oct
Vissel Kobe
last 6- D@ Machida Zelvia1–115 Nov
- Lv Machida Zelvia0–111 Nov
- Dv Urawa2–28 Nov
- Wv Ratchaburi3–23 Nov
- Wv Nagoya Grampus3–131 Oct
- W@ Daejeon Citizen1–027 Oct
Past meetings
Full head-to-head →- 11 Nov 2026Vissel Kobe0–1Machida Zelvia
- 24 Oct 2026Vissel Kobe0–0Machida Zelvia
J League Cup table
League page →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nagoya Grampus | 6 | +6 | 15 |
| 2 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 6 | +5 | 9 |
| 3 |  Yokohama FC | 6 | -3 | 6 |
| 4 |  Vissel Kobe | 6 | -8 | 6 |
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League page →Frequently asked questions
What is the 9jaTips prediction for Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe?
We tip Under 3.5 goals – a 80% chance in our model, with bookmaker odds around 1.22.
Who will win Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe?
Our model has Machida Zelvia at 47%, the draw at 26% and Vissel Kobe at 27%.
What is the correct score prediction for Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe?
Our most likely score is Machida Zelvia 1–0 Vissel Kobe.
Will there be goals in Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe?
We expect about 2.1 goals: over 2.5 at 39%, both teams to score at 51%.
When is Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe?
Sunday 15 November 2026, 06:00 Nigerian time (WAT), at Machida GION Stadium – J League Cup.