Japanese J-League
2025-07-02 - Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : Japan: J-League 1
Venue: Noevir Stadium
Wednesday 2nd July 2025, 1900hrs (UTC+9)
Wednesday 2nd July 2025, 1100hrs (GMT)
Vissel Kobe were held to a 0-0 draw away from home at Avispa Fukuoka last time out in the Japanese top flight but having picked up four consecutive wins on the trot in all competitions, Wednesday night’s hosts will be eager to return to their Noevir Stadium for this upcoming clash against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Vissel Kobe had previously collected wins in the domestic top league over Kashiwa Reysol, Nagoya Grampus and Kawasaki Frontale along with an Emperors Cup win against Kochi United.
The bigger picture shows Vissel Kobe have suffered just the single defeat within their last eight matches overall in all competitions, picking up six wins in the process, while their record on home soil in the J-League stands at 5-2-3 12/10.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima currently sit just one league position and one point below their upcoming hosts ahead of this encounter at the Noevir Stadium but the visitors come into this clash on the back of a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to Nagoya Grampus over the weekend.
Nevertheless, Sanfrecce Hiroshima had previously picked up wins against Fukuoka Avispa in the League Cup, Brew Saga in the Emperors Cup along with a 4-0 thrashing of Yokohama FC away from home.
The visitors possess an almost identical record away from home in the J-League to that of their upcoming hosts Vissel Kobe which stands at 5-2-3 14/7 so Michael Skibbe’s side are expected to be no pushovers here on Wednesday night.
The Betting Verdict
Both Vissel Kobe and Sanfrecce Hiroshima look evenly matched heading into this midweek clash so the possibility of a draw is not out of the question.
The Pick :
Vissel Kobe 1-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
