Vissel Kobe vs. Shonan Bellmare

Shonan Bellmare is outscoring Japanese J1 League opponents 18-14 through nine matches with the second-best offense. That +4 goal differential is sixth-best in the 18-team league. They've played four straight ties versus Tokyo (2-2), Yokohama F. Marinos (1-1), the Urawa Reds (1-1), and Nagoya Grampus (2-2). Five of their last six road games have ended in DRAWS. First-place Vissel Kobe is off to a good start allowing 6 goals in nine games, though they've cooled off of late on a 1-3-1 run. Last season, they had a losing record in 34 matches getting outscored 41-35. Vissel Kobe has home field but hasn't won in five straight home contests, including a 1-0 loss to the Urawa Reds and a 0-0 tie against 10th-ranked Albirex Niigata. Four of the last six matches between these rivals have been decided by one goal or less, including DRAWS of 1-1 and 0-0, plus a 1-0 Vissel Kobe win when they last met. The wagering value is on a likely deadlock. Take Vissel Kobe/Shonan Bellmare to DRAW.