Fagiano Okayama FC vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fagiano Okayama FC vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at City Light Stadium.
- Fagiano Okayama FC 18 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Atsushi Kamimura
- Assistant 1 Yusuke Shiotsu
- Assistant 2 Mikiya Nishimura
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–4 | L |
| 21 Mar | V-Varen Nagasaki | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Mar | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Mar | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Mar | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Nagoya Grampus | H | 6–5 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Fagiano Okayama FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 01 Apr | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Mar | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Mar | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Mar | Gamba Osaka | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Mar | Nagoya Grampus | A | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Fagiano Okayama FC | Vissel Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #1 |
| 26 | Points | 35 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 41 | Scored | 41 |
| 46 | Conceded | 37 |
| -5 | GD | +4 |
| 1.44 | PPG | 1.94 |
| 44% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
Fagiano Okayama FC are 6th (26 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fagiano Okayama FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vissel Kobe
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at City Light Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 2' A moment of madness from Yuta Goke on 2 minutes earns him a card. Vissel Kobe will be frustrated.
- 7' Fagiano Okayama FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 7.
- 8' Daichi Tagami doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 11' Kaito Abe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kota Kudo on 11 minute.
- 16' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 21' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fagiano Okayama FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 24' Masaya Matsumoto was booked on 24.
- 29' Takaya Kimura has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
- 34' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fagiano Okayama FC and Vissel Kobe are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 39' Vissel Kobe fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 44' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fagiano Okayama FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' Katsuya Nagato has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 46' The crowd applauds Yuya Osako as he leaves the pitch. Kotaro Uchino steps in for Vissel Kobe.
- 51' Fagiano Okayama FC currently sit 15 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fagiano Okayama FC and Vissel Kobe are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 61' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 62' What composure from Takaya Kimura! The Japan international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 64' Fresh legs for Fagiano Okayama FC! Kota Kawano comes on to replace Kazunari Ichimi.
- 65' What a strike from Takahiro Ogihara! The score is 2-2.
- 70' Japan international Makoto Mitsuta has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 75' Yuya Osako has been relatively quiet despite scoring 72 goals in his last 414 appearances.
- 77' Yuta Kamiya has so much to prove this time. He replaces Takaya Kimura on 77 minute.
- 81' Another substitution for Vissel Kobe to replace Diego by Jean Patric on 81 minute.
- 82' That is a card for Vissel Kobe. Boniface Nduka will be fuming at that decision.
- 84' The whistle greets Lucao as he departs to be replaced by Werik.
- 88' Vissel Kobe is taking the lead after the goal scored by Yuta Goke on 88.
- 90' Fresh legs for Vissel Kobe! Kakeru Yamauchi comes on to replace Yuta Goke.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-4 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1
- 18
-
22
Kazunari Ichimi ↓ Kota Kawano 64'
- 48
- 8
- 28
- 88
- 2
- 5
-
27
Takaya Kimura ↓ Yuta Kamiya 77'
-
3
Kaito Fujii ↓ Lucao 46'
Bench
-
51
Kosuke Shirai ↑ 46'
-
33
Yuta Kamiya ↑ 77'
- 98
-
99
Lucao ↑ 46'
- 45
-
4
Kaito Abe ↑ 11'
- 52
-
40
Kota Kawano ↑ 64'
- 35
Vissel Kobe Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
10
Yuya Osako ↓ Kotaro Uchino 46'
-
24
Gotoku Sakai ↓ Kento Hamasaki 90'
- 7
- 41
- 6
- 1
-
5
Yuta Goke ↓ Kakeru Yamauchi 90'
-
16
Caetano ↓ Kaito Yamada 90'
-
15
Diego ↓ Jean Patric 81'
-
19
Makoto Mitsuta ↓ Nanasei Iino 90'
- 80
Bench
- 14
- 71
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 81'
-
30
Kakeru Yamauchi ↑ 90'
-
2
Nanasei Iino ↑ 90'
- 25
-
43
Kaito Yamada ↑ 90'
-
28
Kento Hamasaki ↑ 90'
-
40
Kotaro Uchino ↑ 46'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Taisei Miyashiro | 2 |
| Takaya Kimura | 2 |
| Ataru Esaka | 2 |
| Erik | 1 |
| Katsuya Nagato | 1 |
| Takahiro Ogihara | 1 |
| Yuta Goke | 1 |
| Yoshitake Suzuki | 1 |
Head to Head
Fagiano Okayama FC Form
2026-04-05
Fagiano Okayama FC
1–4
Vissel Kobe
L
2026-03-21
Fagiano Okayama FC
0–1
V-Varen Nagasaki
L
2026-03-18
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–2
Fagiano Okayama FC
W
2026-03-14
Shimizu S-Pulse
2–3
Fagiano Okayama FC
W
2026-03-08
Fagiano Okayama FC
1–0
Kyoto Sanga FC
W
2026-03-01
Fagiano Okayama FC
6–5
Nagoya Grampus
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.74
Fagiano Okayama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.68
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.42
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 | 44% |
|
56% |
Double Chance
Fagiano Okayama FC or Draw
48%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
74%
Fagiano Okayama FC or Vissel Kobe
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 3
6.5%
1 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 3
5.6%
2 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
1 – 4
Actual
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 4
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%
3 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Fagiano Okayama FC
| Handicap | Fagiano Okayama FC covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 7% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 12% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 19% | 38% |
| +1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +2 | 62% | 16% | 21% |
| +2.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
Clean Sheet
Fagiano Okayama FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

