Consadole Sapporo vs Vissel Kobe Prediction: Consa's Survival Hopes Tested By Major Obstacle!

Consadole Sapporo will welcome Vissel Kobe to the Sapporo Dome in the 23rd round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League predictions between Consadole Sapporo vs. Vissel Kobe, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

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Consadole Sapporo managed to redeem themselves in the third round of the Emperor's Cup by bulldozing second-tier Montedio Yamagata with a decisive 6-3 home victory.

Prior to that, they were on the receiving end of a 2-0 league defeat against the Kashima Antlers away from home. This marked their eighth consecutive league defeat, not to mention that they failed to score in their last five matches. 

With 11 points accumulated from 22 matches, Consadole Sapporo sits in 20th place within the relegation zone and is twelve points adrift of safety.

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Vissel Kobe, on the other hand, also tasted success in their recent match against second-tier Tokushima Vortis in the third round of the Emperor's Cup, recording a comfortable 2-0 victory at home thanks to second-half goals from Daiju Sasaki and Yuya Osako.

A pair of 3-1 triumphs against Kashima Antlers and most recently Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the league currently see the defending champions riding a two-match winning streak. Most importantly, they have avoided defeat in their last three matches (W2, D1).

With 40 points accumulated from 22 matches, Vissel Kobe sits in fourth place, four points ahead of fifth-placed Cerezo Osaka and one point behind second-placed Kashima Antlers. 

• Consadole Sapporo have failed to win their last nine matches against Vissel Kobe.
• Vissel Kobe have won two of their last five away matches in the J1 League.
• Consadole Sapporo averages 0.82 goals per game when playing at home, and Vissel Kobe averages 1.64 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 22 meetings, Consadole Sapporo have won 4 times, Vissel Kobe have won 14 times, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 51-26 in favor of Vissel Kobe.

Consadole Sapporo is on the cusp of being relegated to the second tier, a nightmare that could turn into reality if they don't improve their performance. They are currently on an eight-match losing streak, with their last league win coming against Jubilo Iwata on May 15th. 

Vissel Kobe have avoided defeat in their last three matches (W2, D1) in the league and come into this match brimming with confidence. In this fixture, the defending champions are currently on a four-match winning streak away from home and are likely to rise up to the occasion and extend their winning run.

Considering that goals have been seen on both ends of the pitch in five of their last seven encounters, we anticipate the same trend to persist here.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.95
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.71
• Vissel Kobe & Over 2.5 for 2.11