Vissel Kobe vs. Barcelona Betting Analysis and Prediction

It has been an excellent 2022-23 campaign for Barcelona. And the curtain will be drawn on their memorable campaign on Tuesday morning with a friendly match against Japan’s Vissel Kobe.

The Barcelona squad jetted off immediately after their final La Liga game of the campaign. And a strong squad if expected to feature for those placing a bet on US soccer on Tuesday. You can find the latest Barcelona soccer odds, and our Vissel Kobe vs Barcelona betting predictions below.

Vissel Kobe vs Barcelona

Location of the Game: Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan.

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 6. 6:30 AM ET.

How to Watch: BarcaTV

This will only be the second time that these two sides have clashed. With the only previous clash coming back in 2019. On that occasion, Barcelona ran out comfortable 2-0 winners over Vissel Kobe, with both goals in that success being registered by Carles Perez. However, only two of the starting eleven from that Barcelona team will feature in the rematch this year.

There is certainly an excellent relationship between Vissel Kobe and Barcelona, and that is highlighted by the fact that two previous Catalonian stars will feature for the Japanese club on Tuesday morning. Andreas Iniesta came up against his side for the only previous occasion in 2019, and this week’s showdown may be the final time that the former World Cup winner will play against his former side.

It has been an excellent season to this point for Vissel Kobe, as they sit top of the J1 League after 15 rounds of matches. They have won ten of their 15 matches this term, and have the best defensive record having allowed just eleven goals.

However, the victories have dried up in recent weeks, as they have won just three of their last five. But, those making Vissel Kobe picks this week will be happy enough with their recent display, as they picked up a 3-2 home win over FC Tokyo on May 27.

The visitors will be the clear favorites in the Vissel Kobe vs Barcelona betting for this end-of-season friendly. Barcelona will bring a full-strength squad to Japan for this showdown on Tuesday, which includes the club’s top scorer, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Frenkie de Jong.

There will certainly be a celebratory feel around the Barcelona traveling squad, as they got their hands on the La Liga title following their previous match. The Spanish giants will also travel immediately back to Spain following this friendly, as a trophy parade around the city has been planned for next weekend.

However, Barcelona’s campaign in La Liga ended with a defeat in their previous match, as they were beaten on the road by relegation-threatened Celta Vigo. Barcelona’s only goal in that match was netted by Ansu Fati, but Xavi is likely to make wholesale changes to that experimental line-up.

The Japanese hosts will have a fully-fit squad to select from this weekend. Meanwhile, Barcelona hasn’t named Pedri and Alex Balde in the traveling squad for this friendly.

Moneyline

• Vissel Kobe: +550
• Barcelona: -225
• Draw: +275

Handicap

• Vissel Kobe (+1): +140
• Barcelona (-1): +100

Over/Under Total

• Total Goals: Over 2.5 (-300) Under 2.5 (+240)

It is challenging to overlook the visitors in the Vissel Kobe vs Barcelona betting this week.

We expect Barcelona to play with the confidence of champions in Japan, and despite Xavi likely to make a number of changes throughout the match. Also, we expect the top side in La Liga to land a comfortable success.

• Pick: Barcelona (-1) (+100)

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