Vissel Kobe vs Albirex Niigata tips and predictions

A shoo-in for Vissel Kobe?

With a handful of points between them, it's second placed Vissel Kobe welcoming 15th placed Albirex Niigata in this J1 League clash as the home team looks to add digits to the 7 points that separate the sides.

These 1 Star bet suggestions have a low confidence rating but they have performed reasonably well. More impressively though, the 4 Star Gold bets have returned over 8% over the last year. Here the home side is picked which won't surprise anyone.

The short price for the home side is not great value but Albirex Niigata are unlikely to have much success.

The hosts go into the match with 12 wins in their last 20 games.

When they're at home Vissel Kobe have looked comfortable on the ball. Their recent 20 home matches have resulted in them knocking in an average of 1.9 goals per game and the rest of the squad has also been on point. At the back they've conceded no more than once in 19 of their last 20 games.

In front of goal, the visitors have been underwhelming. They've scored one or less goals in 14 of their last 17 matches. Matches are not won on paper though so be cautious when analysing these sides. If the hairdryer treatment has worked they can bounce back quickly. But don't count on it.

They've met several times. Vissel Kobe have won 4 of the last 5 fixtures between the two teams.

Vissel Kobe are the clear favourites but things could get exciting if Albirex Niigata can make a fist of it. It isn't the bet of the day but the Yes BTTS bet is the hesitant side bet. In the total goals market, it's less than four goals standing out in this one after weighing up the chances of all outcomes.