Kawasaki Frontale vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
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Kawasaki Frontale vs Vissel Kobe — J. League .
- Kawasaki Frontale 18 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Oct | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Oct | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Oct | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 3–4 | L |
| 17 Sep | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Oct | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | Gamba Osaka | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | FC Tōkyō | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Kawasaki Frontale | Vissel Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #1 |
| 28 | Points | 35 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 38 | Scored | 41 |
| 40 | Conceded | 37 |
| -2 | GD | +4 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 1.94 |
| 56% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
Kawasaki Frontale this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/3
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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 Kawasaki Frontale and Vissel Kobe.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kawasaki Frontale and Vissel Kobe are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' What composure from Marcinho! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 25' Japan international Kento Tachibanada has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' A quiet spell here at . Kawasaki Frontale seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Shogo Taniguchi, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kawasaki Frontale that had 439 games and scored 556 goals.
- 44' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joao Schmidt on 44 minutes.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Miki Yamane. He receives a Yellow card.
- 50' Yuya Osako has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 51' Against the run of play, Yuki Kobayashi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Yutaro Oda. He replaces Koya Yuruki on 61 minute.
- 62' Ryota Ohshima is replacing Joao Schmidt for the Kawasaki Frontale side.
- 67' Kawasaki Frontale currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 71' Kyohei Noborizato makes way for Jesiel at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kawasaki Frontale.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Iniesta. He replaces Yuki Kobayashi on 74 minute.
- 79' It looks surprising Vissel Kobe does not make any changes. Gotoku Sakai has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 84' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Akihiro Ienaga makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 86' A change in the Vissel Kobe ranks — Leo Osaki exits the field as Takahiro Ogihara enters on 86.
- 87' The crowd applauds Marcinho as he leaves the pitch. Daiya Tono steps in for Kawasaki Frontale.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gotoku Sakai on 90.
- Another three points for Kawasaki Frontale.
Lineups
Kawasaki Frontale Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Joao Schmidt ↓ Ryota Ohshima 62'
- 7
- 11
- 1
-
2
Kyohei Noborizato ↓ Jesiel 71'
- 5
- 41
-
14
Yasuto Wakizaka ↓ Kei Chinen 71'
- 13
-
23
Marcinho ↓ Daiya Tono 87'
- 8
Bench
-
4
Jesiel ↑ 71'
-
10
Ryota Ohshima ↑ 62'
-
20
Kei Chinen ↑ 71'
- 18
- 27
- 17
-
19
Daiya Tono ↑ 87'
Coach
Toru Oniki
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
11
Yoshinori Muto ↓ Daiju Sasaki 86'
-
49
Yuki Kobayashi ↓ Iniesta 74'
- 24
- 3
-
25
Leo Osaki ↓ Takahiro Ogihara 86'
- 5
-
16
Koya Yuruki ↓ Yutaro Oda 61'
- 17
- 23
- 28
Bench
- 14
-
33
Takahiro Ogihara ↑ 86'
- 19
- 32
-
8
Iniesta ↑ 74'
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↑ 86'
-
41
Yutaro Oda ↑ 61'
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leandro Damiao | 4 |
| Akihiro Ienaga | 4 |
| Yu Kobayashi | 4 |
| Yuya Osako | 3 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 3 |
| Yasuto Wakizaka | 2 |
| Ryota Ohshima | 2 |
| Shin Yamada | 2 |
Head to Head
Kawasaki Frontale Form
2022-10-29
Kawasaki Frontale
2–1
Vissel Kobe
W
2022-10-12
Kawasaki Frontale
3–1
Kyoto Sanga FC
W
2022-10-08
Kawasaki Frontale
3–2
Shimizu S-Pulse
W
2022-10-01
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
4–3
Kawasaki Frontale
L
2022-09-17
Kashiwa Reysol
1–1
Kawasaki Frontale
D
2022-09-14
Nagoya Grampus
1–1
Kawasaki Frontale
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.16
Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kawasaki Frontale win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
73%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
49%
Kawasaki Frontale or Vissel Kobe
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kawasaki Frontale win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 2
6.4%
3 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
5.1%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
3.8%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale
| Handicap | Kawasaki Frontale covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 14% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 19% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 15% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

