Vissel Kobe vs Barcelona Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendlies 2025

Barca are travelling to Asia for the first time since 2019.

Vissel Kobe are ready to lock horns with FC Barcelona in a pre-season club friendly contest. The interesting fixture between the two clubs is scheduled to take place at the Noevir Stadium Kobe.

Vissel Kobe will be at home, which will be one of the advantages for them. But their record against the Spanish giants has not been on a positive note. They are in good form at the moment as they are at the top of the J1 League table in the ongoing season.

After all the difficulties, Barca are set to travel to Japan and play their upcoming pre-season game against Vissel Kobe. The Hansi Flick-led side had a great 2024-25 campaign on the domestic level. They completed the treble after winning the LaLiga, Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup titles.

Kick-off:

• Location: Kobe, Japan
• Stadium: NOEVIR Stadium Kobe
• Date: Sunday, July 27
• Kick-off Time: 15:30 IST/ 10:00 GMT/ 06:00 ET/ 03:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Pre-Season Form:

Both teams are going to play their first pre-season friendly games.

Players to Watch

Taisei Miyashiro (Vissel Kobe)

In his last two matches for Vissel Kobe, Taisei Miyashiro has three goal involvements. The 25-year-old is going to play an important role for his side. The upcoming fixture against Barca is going to be a difficult one, and Miyashiro will be looking to step up here.

From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, he might become a problem for the visitors.

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

The young Spaniard looked in good form during the 2024-25 campaign. Lamine Yamal scored some important goals and made good plays for his fellow teammates. He is a dangerous asset on the right.

It will be interesting to see how the young gun performs in the build-up for the 2025-26 season.

Match Facts

• Vissel Kobe are yet to defeat Barcelona.
• Barca have won both of their previous fixtures against Vissel Kobe.
• This will be the third meeting between these clubs.

Vissel Kobe vs Barcelona: Betting Tips and Odds

• Barcelona to win
• Robert Lewandowski to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for Vissel Kobe are fit and ready to be in action.

Barcelona will be without the services of Daniel Rodriguez and Gerard Martin, as they are injured. However they have added a fresh face in squad, their recent loan signing, Marcus Rashford for the pre-season friendlies.

R is Ready 😏 pic.twitter.com/AvBRNSEWkO

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 25, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Vissel Kobe won: 0

Barcelona won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Vissel Kobe predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Maekawa (GK); Kuwasaki, Yamakawa, Thuler, Nagato; Ideguchi, Ogihara, Miyashiro; Erik, Sasaki, Yuruki

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Szczesny (GK); Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Gavi, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Match Prediction

The visitors, Blaugrana, have a quality squad and will surely have that advantage with them. Barcelona are likely to come out victorious against Vissel Kobe in their upcoming pre-season clash in Japan.

Prediction: Vissel Kobe 1-3 Barcelona

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Worldwide: Barca One (Formerly Barca TV)

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