Vissel Kobe v Sanfrecce Hiroshima: the model read
Vissel Kobe meet Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Emperor Cup semi-finals at Noevir Stadium, Kobe. The model makes Sanfrecce Hiroshima the most likely outcome at 37%, with the full read 34% VIS, 29% draw, 37% SAN.
The baseline ratings are close, 1581 to 1589, so form and chance quality carry more weight here. Recent form separates little, 63% against 61%. Attacking output favors Sanfrecce Hiroshima on expected goals, 1.7 to 1.7 per match.
Across the derived markets, from the same model: both teams to score around 66%, over 2.5 goals around 66%. Draw no bet leans Sanfrecce Hiroshima at 52%; double chance reads Vissel Kobe or draw 63%, Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw 66%.
Vissel Kobe arrive in good touch: 3W-1D-1L from their last five (10/15 pts), 9 scored and 4 conceded. Recent results: W 2-1 v Imabari, D 1-1 v Consadole Sapporo, L 0-2 @ Kashima, W 5-0 v Kashima.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are in good touch: 4W-0D-1L from their last five (12/15 pts, 2 straight wins), 11 scored and 7 conceded. Recent results: W 4-0 v Verspah Oita, W 3-1 @ NK Slaven Belupo, L 1-5 @ Sturm Graz, W 1-0 @ Kawasaki Frontale.
Vissel Kobe hold the recent head-to-head, 6 wins to 2 with 2 drawn across the last 10 meetings. Most recently they met in 2026: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Vissel Kobe.
Market prices for this fixture have not settled yet. The edge reads as soon as real odds arrive.
MeisterIQ rates the signal 51 of 100. Every input above is on the card; check the work before you trust the number.
Written from the MeisterIQ model output
