Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers prediction and betting tips - June 30, 2024
One of the matches of the 21st round of the Japanese J-League will be played in Kobe at the "Noevir Stadium," where the local club Vissel Kobe will host Kashima Antlers. Here is the prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
Vissel Kobe
Takayuki Yoshida's team started well in the new season of the Japanese J-League and is currently in fourth place in the standings. Vissel Kobe is 4 points behind the teams in the top three. However, Kobe has shown serious problems in recent matches, which have led to a decline in their standings.
Kobe has achieved 10 victories in 20 matches, losing six times. Three of these six losses occurred in the last six rounds. In their last match, Kobe hosted league leaders Machida Zelvia and played to a 0-0 draw. At home, Kobe has scored 14 points from 10 matches, winning only four times.
Kashima Antlers
The "Antlers" finished fifth last season, but they are performing very well in the current J-League season. Currently, Kashima occupies second place in the standings with 38 points from 20 matches. Machida Zelvia, who leads the table, is only two points ahead of the "Antlers."
In their last match, Ranko Popović's team hosted Gamba Osaka and the match ended in a 0-0 draw. This draw was Kashima's third consecutive one, extending their unbeaten streak to 11 matches in the Japanese championship. In away matches, Kashima has won five out of 10 matches, losing four times.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the first round, Kashima defeated Kobe at home with a score of 1-0, although Kobe had won the previous two matches.
- Both teams have scored in three of their last five encounters.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has won in two of their last five matches.
Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers Prediction
Kobe does not look particularly strong at home, but bookmakers favor the home team with odds of 2.00 for their victory. Our bet for this match is "Total Under 2.5" with odds of 1.75.
