Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Japanese J1 League 2025

Vissel Kobe came out on top when the last time both sides met.

Yokohama F. Marinos are all set to host Vissel Kobe in match week 17 of the Japanese J1 League 2025 season. The interesting contest between the two teams will take place at the Nissan Stadium.

Yokohama F. Marinos will be at home, which will be an added advantage for them. They will be under pressure as they are in the last place on the J1 League points table. The hosts are in poor form at the moment and will have to win all of their upcoming matches to jump out of the relegation zone.

Kobe, after their average show of performances, are placed eighth on the points table. They have contested 15 Japanese J1 League matches and have secured seven wins out of them. It is not their best run at the moment, but they will be looking to make a comeback here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Yokohama, Japan
• Stadium: Nissan Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, May 21
• Kick-off Time: 15:30 IST/ 10:00 GMT/ 05:00 ET/ 02:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Yokohama F. Marinos: L-L-L-L-L

Vissel Kobe: W-W-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Daiya Tono (Yokohama F. Marinos)

Daiya Tono is going to play a crucial role in the final third for Yokohama. In the 15 league games this season, he has scored three goals and also has an assist to his name. The hosts are looking in poor form and Daiya Tono might emerge as a game changer for Yokohama.

Yuva Osako (Vissel Kobe)

The 35-year-old Japanese forward is coming in after scoring a brace in the previous J1 League game for Vissel Kobe. Yuva Osako is going to play an important role in the attacking front for his side. He has a total of four goal contributions on 14 league games this season.

Match Facts

• Yokohama F. Marinos are winless in their last 11 games.
• Yokohama have not been able to score a single goal in the last three games.
• Vissel Kobe has scored three goals in the last five games.

Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe: Betting Tips and Odds

• Vissel Kobe to win @1/1 Unibet
• Yuva Osaka to score @13/2 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/3 bet365

Injury and Team News

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

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 33

Yokohama F. Marinos won: 19

Vissel Kobe won: 8

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

Yokohama F. Marinos predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Iikura (GK); Matsubara, Deng, Suwama, Kato; Watanabe, Kida; Inoue, Uenaka, Miyaichi; Tono

Vissel Kobe predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Maekawa (GK); Sakai, Yamakawa, Thuler, Honda; Ideguchi, Ogihara, Miyashiro; Erik, Osako, Sasaki

Match Prediction

The hosts are in poor form at the moment, which is going to cause problems for them. Kobe are likely to defeat Yokohama F. Marinos in their upcoming Japanese J1 League 2025 fixture.

Prediction: Yokohama F. Marinos 1-2 Vissel Kobe

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Japan: DAZN

Nigeria, South Africa: Sporty TV

Germany, Switzerland, Austria: Sportdigital

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