Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus prediction

AI match recap

Kobe return home with the stronger league position and a notably favourable recent record against Nagoya, but they have also had continental travel to manage. Nagoya's cup schedule is even more punishing after an extra-time defeat, yet their second-half display against Yokohama F. Marinos showed that their pressing and wing play can unsettle opponents. Sakai's right-sided influence and Nagoya's response on their flanks are central to the match. Kobe's missing Anderson Lopes reduces attacking depth, but returning players give Skibbe more options than earlier in the month.

Head-to-head analysis

Kobe have gone unbeaten across the last nine league meetings with Nagoya and have won the last three. The recent fixtures have also been unusually open, with Kobe regularly finding multiple goals against this opponent.

Injuries and absences

Anderson Lopes' knee setback is confirmed by Kobe's coach and removes a significant attacking option for the home side. Sasaki's return to training improves Kobe's depth, while Ohgihara, Takahashi and Hamasaki remain recovery cases rather than reliable starting options.

Form (last 5)

Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-11Vissel Kobe 3-2 Nagoya Grampus
• 2026-03-14Nagoya Grampus 0-3 Vissel Kobe
• 2025-06-15Vissel Kobe 2-1 Nagoya Grampus
• 2025-02-22Nagoya Grampus 2-2 Vissel Kobe
• 2024-07-20Vissel Kobe 3-3 Nagoya Grampus
• 2024-05-03Nagoya Grampus 0-2 Vissel Kobe

Other J1 League matches

• Mito Hollyhock – Sanfrecce Hiroshima
• Fagiano Okayama – FC Tokyo
• Kyoto Sanga – Shimizu S-pulse
• Kashima – Cerezo Osaka
• Kashiwa Reysol – Urawa
• Yokohama F. Marinos – Kawasaki Frontale
• JEF United Chiba – Avispa Fukuoka
• V-varen Nagasaki – Tokyo Verdy