Cerezo Osaka FC vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Vissel Kobe — J. League .
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F.Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | Vissel Kobe | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Jul | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Jul | Gamba Osaka | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Jul | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Jul | Kashima Antlers | A | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Jul | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Jul | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jul | Kashima Antlers | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jul | Jubilo Iwata | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Jul | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Jul | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Cerezo Osaka FC | Vissel Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #1 |
| 31 | Points | 35 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 0 / 7 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 48 | Scored | 41 |
| 38 | Conceded | 37 |
| +10 | GD | +4 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 1.94 |
| 61% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vissel Kobe
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Cerezo Osaka FC and Vissel Kobe.
- 5' Vissel Kobe seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Vissel Kobe winning 0% of all matches.
- 15' The 35-year-old Hotaru Yamaguchi has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 17' Cerezo Osaka FC make a change. Riki Harakawa trudges off to be replaced by Hiroaki Okuno on 17 minutes.
- 22' Brilliant from the ! Adam Taggart makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 22.
- 27' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 31' Tokuma Suzuki has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 31 minutes.
- 32' GOAL! Hikaru Nakahara fires home to make it 3-0!
- 37' Nanasei Iino is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cerezo Osaka FC tonight.
- 42' Cerezo Osaka FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' Kato Mutsuki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Adam Taggart on 46 minute.
- 51' The travelling Vissel Kobe supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Yuki Kobayashi suffering a number of foals already.
- 59' Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hirotaka Tameda is hanging Jean Patric on the field on 59 minute.
- 63' Time for substitution for Vissel Kobe. Matheus Thuler is replaced by Nanasei Iino.
- 68' Tetsushi Yamakawa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 68.
- 73' Vissel Kobe manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stefan Mugosa is hanging Yuya Osako on the field on 73 minute.
- 78' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Hiroto Yamada. He replaces Satoki Uejo on 80 minute.
- 83' A tactical swap from Vissel Kobe — Ryo Hatsuse on, Koya Yuruki off on 83 minutes.
- 87' Kato Mutsuki makes no mistake. The score reads 4-0 and Cerezo Osaka FC are in front.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Cerezo Osaka FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Adam Taggart ↓ Kato Mutsuki 46'
- 21
-
4
Riki Harakawa ↓ Hiroaki Okuno 17'
- 2
-
26
Jean Patric ↓ Hirotaka Tameda 59'
- 29
- 33
- 17
- 24
-
41
Hikaru Nakahara ↓ Seiya Maikuma 59'
-
7
Satoki Uejo ↓ Hiroto Yamada 80'
Bench
-
25
Hiroaki Okuno ↑ 17'
- 23
-
34
Hiroto Yamada ↑ 80'
-
16
Seiya Maikuma ↑ 59'
-
20
Kato Mutsuki ↑ 46'
-
19
Hirotaka Tameda ↑ 59'
- 31
Coach
Akio Kogiku
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Yuya Osako ↓ Stefan Mugosa 73'
- 24
- 18
- 8
- 3
- 5
- 22
-
16
Koya Yuruki ↓ Ryo Hatsuse 83'
- 23
-
15
Matheus Thuler ↓ Nanasei Iino 63'
Bench
- 14
-
19
Ryo Hatsuse ↑ 83'
- 1
- 7
- 25
-
2
Nanasei Iino ↑ 63'
-
30
Stefan Mugosa ↑ 73'
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hotaru Yamaguchi | 2 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 2 |
| Yoichiro Kakitani | 2 |
| Taisei Miyashiro | 2 |
| Tatsuhiro Sakamoto | 2 |
| Leo Ceara | 2 |
| Kato Mutsuki | 2 |
| Matej Jonjic | 1 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.31
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.67
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
41%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Vissel Kobe
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
4%
0 – 0
3.8%
4 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 17% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 21% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

