Jubilo Iwata vs Vissel Kobe, 2018
Overview
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Jubilo Iwata vs Vissel Kobe — J. League .
- Jubilo Iwata 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Yoji Imaoka
- Referee Akihiro Takeda
- Referee Hiroyuki Kimura
- Referee Seiichi Kanai
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 Tōkyō | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 May | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 May | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 May | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Jubilo Iwata | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 May | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 May | FC Tōkyō | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vissel Kobe
0-15
–/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
3/4
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Jubilo Iwata and Vissel Kobe.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Jubilo Iwata that had 278 games and scored 151 goals.
- 10' Japan international Ryo Shinzato has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' The travelling Vissel Kobe supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' It’s high time Takayuki Yoshida made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 35' 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 Wellington suffering a number of foals already.
- 40' Kentaro Oi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Jubilo Iwata so far.
- 45' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 50' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Jubilo Iwata in their trying to find a way past Vissel Kobe's compact .
- 60' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Hiroshi Nanami will be considering his options from the bench.
- 65' Supporters expect more eagerness from Shuhei Otsuki, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 70' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 75' 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.
- 80' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 85' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Jubilo Iwata and Vissel Kobe are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 90' It looks like no one’s ball. Jubilo Iwata is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- It finishes all square. Jubilo Iwata and Vissel Kobe share the spoils 0-2.
Lineups
Jubilo Iwata Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 20
- 36
- 3
- 24
- 41
- 4
- 23
- 13
- 19
- 7
Bench
- 31
- 5
- 30
- 27
- 14
- 18
- 16
Coach
Hiroshi Nanami
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 5
- 19
- 14
- 3
- 30
- 6
- 7
-
21
Junya Tanaka ↓ Yuta Goke 69'
-
33
Shuhei Otsuki ↓ So Fujitani 86'
- 17
Bench
- 1
-
34
So Fujitani ↑ 86'
- 2
- 24
- 35
-
27
Yuta Goke ↑ 69'
-
20
Asahi Masuyama ↑ 78'
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lukas Podolski | 3 |
| David Villa | 2 |
| Wellington | 1 |
| Yuya Osako | 1 |
| Iniesta | 1 |
| Daiju Sasaki | 1 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 1 |
| Koya Yuruki | 1 |
Head to Head
Jubilo Iwata Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.13
Jubilo Iwata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Jubilo Iwata or Vissel Kobe 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Jubilo Iwata or Draw
65%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
65%
Jubilo Iwata or Vissel Kobe
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vissel Kobe win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
10.5%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.3%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Jubilo Iwata
| Handicap | Jubilo Iwata covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 21% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Jubilo Iwata keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

