Albirex Niigata vs Vissel Kobe Prediction & Betting Tips (22 September)

Home matches has not exactly been a fortress for Albirex Niigata in recent times, with Albirex Niigata suffering four defeats in their previous five top-flight home matches. As if that wasn’t a worrying enough statistic on its own, it should also be pointed out that title-chasing Vissel Kobe are currently on an severyal winnings against their rivals in the J1 League.

Although Albirex Niigata possess plenty of firepower, 17 of their previous 18 home matches in the J1 League have delivered under 3.5 goals, with the one exception being a surprise defeat. Not only that, but 14 of the most recent 15 top-flight fixtures involving Vissel Kobe have also served up a maximum of five successful strikes.

J1 League meetings between these two sides have a history of producing goals at both ends of the pitch, with this being the case in 27 of the most recent 33 clashes. Add to that the fact that both teams have scored in 11 of the previous 17 Vissel Kobe matches and 13 of the last 20 Albirex Niigata games at this level, and we have a recipe for action in both penalty areas.