Tokyo Sungoliath vs Kobe Steel Predictions - Sungoliath to extend winning streak over Kobe Steel

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Brad Newcomb 20 Mar 2025

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Tokyo Sungoliath have beaten Kobe Steel in their last six encounters.
Sungoliath's home form is inconsistent but historically strong against Kobe.
Kobe Steel struggles away, losing their last five away matches, including three against Sungoliath.

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Tokyo Sungoliath have defeated Kobe Steel six times in a row (Getty Images)

Tip: Tokyo Sungoliath v Kobe Steel	Odds	Bookie	Sign-up
Sungoliath -6.5 Handicap	@10/11		R 1000

Tokyo Sungoliath vs Kobe Steel Predictions

Tokyo Sunglioath have lacked consistency when playing at home this season but often beat Kobe Steel in the Japan Rugby League One. Kobe Steel have been in poor form away from home.

Tokyo Sungoliath have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Tokyo Sungoliath have won once in 5 home games.
Tokyo Sungoliath have defeated Kobe Steel 6 consecutive times.
Kobe Steel have lost 5 successive away fixtures.
Kobe Steel have lost 3 consecutive away matches against Tokyo Sungoliath.

Head to Head

Tokyo Sungoliath have an advantage with eight victories to three over Kobe Steel in 11 meetings.

Tokyo Sungoliath defeated Kobe Steel 31-29 away from home earlier this season.

Tokyo Sungoliath Form

Tokyo Sungoliath conceded three tries, two conversions, and a penalty against the Mitsubishi Dynaboars last weekend, going into halftime trailing 22-8.

Sungoliath added two converted tries to their total in the second half, but it wasn't enough, losing 34-22 to the Mitsubishi Dynaboars away from home.

Tokyo Sungoliath have played five home fixtures in the Japan Rugby League One this season. They lost 33-12 to the Wild Knights, drew 30-all against Toyota Verblitz and 26-all against Kubota Spears, beat Urayasu D-Rocks 40-35, and lost 33-22 to the Canon Eagles.

Tokyo Sungoliath are 3rd in the Conference B table with 17 points from eight matches.

Tokyo Sungoliath have not been at their best at home this season; however, they will fancy their chances against Kobe Steel after beating their opponents six times in a row.

Tokyo Sungoliath Team News & Injuries

Shogo Nakano, Cheslin Kolbe, and Ryosuke Kawase scored a try each against the Mitsubishi Dynaboars last weekend.

Fly-half Mikiya Takamoto kicked over one penalty and two conversions in the match.

Kobe Steel Form

Kobe Steel were in excellent form against Honda last weekend, scoring seven tries and six conversions during the first and second halves to record a 47-5 home victory.

Kobe Steel have contested six away games in the Japan Rugby League One this season. They beat Honda 33-31 before losing 15-13 to the Shizuakoa Blue Revs, 32-26 to Toshiba Brave Lupus, 34-26 to the Mitsubishi Dynaboars, 25-20 to Kubota Spears, and 46-32 to the Wild Knights.

Kobe Steel are 3rd on the Conference A log with 24 points from nine matches.

Kobe Steel were in fine fettle in their previous outing, but their away form has been poor, losing five in a row, including their last three visits to Tokyo Sungoliath.

Kobe Steel Team News & Injuries

Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Michael Little, and Kanta Matsunaga scored two tries against Honda.

Seungsin Lee contributed with one try and two conversions.

Fly-half Bryn Gatland slotted over four conversions in the match.

Verdict

Tokyo Sungoliath v Kobe Steel

Both teams have been struggling to win lately, but Tokyo Sungoliath is on a winning streak against Kobe Steel and is tipped to cover the -6.5 handicap.

Sungoliath -6.5

Handicap

@10/11 - 3 Units

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