Saturday , 15 August 2026

FC Tokyo vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
FC Tokyo
1 – 0
Full Time
Vissel Kobe
Sat 10 May 2025 · 06:00 UTC Ajinomoto Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Henrique Trevisan 7' Y
Y 37' Gotoku Sakai
Marcelo Ryan 90' Y
Y 90' Yuki Honda

Overview

Match Preview

FC Tokyo vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at Ajinomoto Stadium.

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

7
5
12
FC Tokyo 24 games · Avg 2.7 goals Vissel Kobe
Last 5 meetings
2025-05-10 FC Tokyo 1–0 Vissel Kobe 2024-10-18 Vissel Kobe 0–2 FC Tokyo 2024-03-09 FC Tokyo 1–2 Vissel Kobe 2023-08-26 FC Tokyo 2–2 Vissel Kobe 2023-05-27 Vissel Kobe 3–2 FC Tokyo

Recent Form

FC Tokyo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 May Vissel Kobe H 1–0 W
03 May Albirex Niigata A 3–2 W
29 Apr Shimizu S-Pulse H 0–2 L
25 Apr Gamba Osaka H 3–0 W
20 Apr Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–1 D
11 Apr Kashiwa Reysol H 1–1 D
Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 May FC Tokyo A 0–1 L
06 May Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–3 L
03 May Fagiano Okayama FC H 2–0 W
20 Apr FC Machida Zelvia H 1–0 W
16 Apr Kawasaki Frontale H 2–1 W
12 Apr Tokyo Verdy A 1–0 W

Season Stats

FC Tokyo Vissel Kobe
#12 Position #1
37 Points 35
18 Played 18
13 / 0 / 5 W / D / L 11 / 0 / 7
55 Scored 41
42 Conceded 37
+13 GD +4
2.06 PPG 1.94
72% Win % 61%

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. FC Tokyo get us underway at Ajinomoto Stadium.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Go Hatano made 437 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 7' The referee shows FC Tokyo player a card on 7.
  • 12' Kanta Doi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vissel Kobe so far.
  • 17' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Tokyo must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 22' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yuya Osako is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Tokyo.
  • 27' Vissel Kobe is showing some good football. However, Vissel Kobe are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 32' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 37' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gotoku Sakai on 37.
  • 42' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 47' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Tokyo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 52' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Takayuki Yoshida will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 57' Japan international Kein Sato has been a key figure this campaign — 5 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
  • 60' Yuya Osako gets the nod from Vissel Kobe. He replaces Koya Yuruki and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' FC Tokyo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Vissel Kobe backline.
  • 70' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Tokyo and Vissel Kobe are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Rikuto Hirose as he leaves the pitch. Thuler steps in for Vissel Kobe.
  • 76' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Tokyo that had 437 games and scored 396 goals.
  • 77' A tactical swap from FC Tokyo — Soma Anzai on, Keita Endo off on 77 minutes.
  • 82' FC Tokyo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 84' It is a substitution in FC Tokyo team. Kei Koizumi is replaced by Kyota Tokiwa on 84 minute.
  • 86' Another substitution for Vissel Kobe to replace Daiju Sasaki by Klismahn on 86 minute.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Marcelo Ryan. He receives a card.
  • 90' The whistle greets Kota Tawaratsumida as he departs to be replaced by Maki Kitahara.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

FC Tokyo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rikizo Matsuhashi

Vissel Kobe Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takayuki Yoshida

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Diego Oliveira 5
Hotaru Yamaguchi 3
Yuya Osako 3
Adailton 3
Ryuho Kikuchi 2
Yoshinori Muto 2
Douglas 2
Leandro 1

Head to Head

2025-05-10 FC Tokyo 1–0 Vissel Kobe 2024-10-18 Vissel Kobe 0–2 FC Tokyo 2024-03-09 FC Tokyo 1–2 Vissel Kobe 2023-08-26 FC Tokyo 2–2 Vissel Kobe 2023-05-27 Vissel Kobe 3–2 FC Tokyo

FC Tokyo Form

2025-05-10 FC Tokyo 1–0 Vissel Kobe W 2025-05-03 Albirex Niigata 2–3 FC Tokyo W 2025-04-29 FC Tokyo 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-04-25 FC Tokyo 3–0 Gamba Osaka W 2025-04-20 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 FC Tokyo D 2025-04-11 FC Tokyo 1–1 Kashiwa Reysol D

Vissel Kobe Form

2025-05-10 FC Tokyo 1–0 Vissel Kobe L 2025-05-06 Vissel Kobe 1–3 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2025-05-03 Vissel Kobe 2–0 Fagiano Okayama FC W 2025-04-20 Vissel Kobe 1–0 FC Machida Zelvia W 2025-04-16 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale W 2025-04-12 Tokyo Verdy 0–1 Vissel Kobe W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.28 FC Tokyo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61 Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Tokyo52% Draw22% Vissel Kobe26%
Actual: FC Tokyo win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.89
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 54%
46%
± 4.5 35%
65%

Double Chance

FC Tokyo or Draw
74%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
48%
FC Tokyo or Vissel Kobe
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Tokyo39% Draw38% Vissel Kobe23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
5%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
4%
4 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.6%
0 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — FC Tokyo

Handicap FC Tokyo covers Push Vissel Kobe covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 15% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 20% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 14% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
21% ✗
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.