FC Tokyo vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Tokyo vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at Ajinomoto Stadium.
- FC Tokyo 18 games · 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Feb | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Dec | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Nov | Albirex Niigata | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | FC Tokyo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Feb | Jubilo Iwata | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Nagoya Grampus | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Nov | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 2–1 | 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)
H2H (24 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Ajinomoto Stadium!
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Peter Cklamovski will be considering his options from the bench.
- 7' Masato Morishige was booked on 7.
- 12' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Vissel Kobe that had 444 games and scored 467 goals.
- 17' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 22' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 27' Masato Morishige, a Japan , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 32' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 37' FC Tōkyō currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 42' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
- 47' Vissel Kobe fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 50' A stunning finish from Kei Koizumi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 55' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 57' Goal! Taisei Miyashiro scores his 48 goal in 439 matches.
- 62' Jaja Silva is ready to make an impact after coming on for Keita Endo at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Tōkyō and Vissel Kobe are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 70' A moment of madness from Henrique Trevisan on 70 minutes earns him a card. FC Tokyo will be frustrated.
- 72' Diego Oliveira makes way for Yasuki Kimoto at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Tokyo.
- 74' Yuya Osako doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Ryo Hatsuse. He replaces Yuki Honda on 75 minute.
- 80' The 23-year-old Kuryu Matsuki has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 82' The Vissel Kobe manager makes a substitution. Taisei Miyashiro departs to be replaced by Yosuke Ideguchi.
- 83' The FC Tokyo bench stirs into life. Teruhito Nakagawa is withdrawn and Kota Tawaratsumida gets his opportunity.
- 88' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Thuler argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Another change for Vissel Kobe made on 90 minute. Yoshinori Muto leaves to be changed by Nanasei Iino.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Vissel Kobe take all three points.
Lineups
FC Tokyo Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 3
- 49
- 9
- 22
- 39
- 37
- 13
- 71
- 44
- 7
Bench
- 10
- 4
- 41
- 2
- 11
- 70
- 33
Coach
Peter Cklamovski
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
-
11
Yoshinori Muto ↓ Nanasei Iino 90'
- 24
- 6
- 1
- 96
- 9
-
23
Rikuto Hirose ↓ Jean Patric 75'
- 4
-
15
Yuki Honda ↓ Ryo Hatsuse 75'
Bench
-
7
Yosuke Ideguchi ↑ 82'
-
19
Ryo Hatsuse ↑ 75'
- 55
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 75'
- 81
-
2
Nanasei Iino ↑ 90'
- 50
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Oliveira | 5 |
| Hotaru Yamaguchi | 3 |
| Yuya Osako | 3 |
| Adailton | 3 |
| Douglas | 2 |
| Ryuho Kikuchi | 2 |
| Yoshinori Muto | 2 |
| Taisei Miyashiro | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Tokyo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.26
FC Tokyo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.15
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 78%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 4.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
Double Chance
FC Tokyo or Draw
61%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
62%
FC Tokyo or Vissel Kobe
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 1
6.6%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 2
5.1%
2 – 3
4.9%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.2%
4 – 2
2.9%
0 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Tokyo
| Handicap | FC Tokyo covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 12% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 17% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 16% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 11% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.