Match Overview
Shonan Bellmare and Vissel Kobe face off in a pivotal J League match that could significantly impact their standings. With Shonan Bellmare playing at home, they will look to leverage their familiarity with the Shonan BMW Stadium Hiratsuka to secure a win. Meanwhile, Vissel Kobe aims to capitalize on their recent form to challenge the hosts.
Odds Analysis
- Home Win Odds: 2.83
- Draw Odds: 3.27
- Away Win Odds: 2.31
The odds suggest a competitive match, with Vissel Kobe slightly favored to win. The probability of a home win stands at approximately 35.3%, while a draw is at 30.6%, and an away win at 43.3%. Given these odds, Vissel Kobe is expected to have a slight edge, but Shonan Bellmare's home advantage could play a crucial role.
Team Analysis
Shonan Bellmare
- Current Form: Averaging 5 matches this season with a possession rate of 47.6%
- Strengths: Strong defensive record with only 0.6 goals conceded per match
- Weaknesses: Limited offensive output with 1.2 goals per match
Vissel Kobe
- Current Form: Averaging 4 matches this season with a possession rate of 55.5%
- Strengths: Effective passing and dueling, with high successful duels
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable defense, conceding 1 goal per match
Head-to-Head
Historically, Vissel Kobe has had the upper hand in recent encounters, but Shonan Bellmare's home advantage could level the playing field.
Key Players Spotlight
Shonan Bellmare
- A. Suzuki: Top scorer with 3 goals this season
- Naoto Kamifukumoto: Key defensive player with 225.98 points
Vissel Kobe
- Yuya Osako: Leading scorer with 2 goals
- Daiju Sasaki: High impact player with 227.76 points
Statistical Deep Dive
Offensive Metrics
- Shonan Bellmare: 10.8 shots per match, 4.4 on target
- Vissel Kobe: 10.75 shots per match, 3.75 on target
Defensive Metrics
- Shonan Bellmare: 47.4 interceptions, 7.2 clearances
- Vissel Kobe: 39.5 interceptions, 5 clearances
Possession and Passing
- Shonan Bellmare: 446.4 passes, 361.6 successful
- Vissel Kobe: 377.5 passes, 291.25 successful
Prediction and Conclusion
Based on the data, Vissel Kobe is slightly favored to win, but Shonan Bellmare's defensive prowess and home advantage could lead to a tightly contested match. Key factors include Shonan Bellmare's ability to capitalize on their defensive strengths and Vissel Kobe's offensive execution.
Final Score Prediction
A closely fought match with a predicted scoreline of Shonan Bellmare 1-2 Vissel Kobe.