Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama F. Marinos tips and predictions

Yokohama F. Marinos price not very exciting

Yokohama F. Marinos are favoured by the sportsbooks but they could be at risk of an upset here.

It looks like there is a pattern emerging in their recent results. The hosts have chalked up 8 wins in their last 15 matches. Without the success they'd want the visitors have been bereft of form while losing their last 3 matches home or away. That doesn't look like the recent record of a side that would be such a short price. It would be misleading to say it's going to be easy but Vissel Kobe shouldn't be ruled out.

Vissel Kobe should take some inspiration from what they have done in the build-up to this game. There's been a lot of excited comments about the home side's defence. Rightly so. They've employed effective tactics and they have conceded no more than once in 10 of their last 12 games. That's on top of allegations that the away team has been looking suspect under pressure. Away from home Yokohama F. Marinos have conceded two or more goals in all of their last 5 trips. To have any chance of success, the unfancied home side must not stutter in front of goal.

In their last apperance Vissel Kobe had a 2-0 win against Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.

The hosts' recent successes have been built primarily on their strong defence and that'll be essential for them to any chance of keeping the visitors honest.

The sportsbooks believe that both sides can score despite the favouritism for Yokohama F. Marinos. However, the odds-against for the BTTS No looks slightly more tempting on this occasion.