Sunday , 16 August 2026

Kawasaki Frontale vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Kawasaki Frontale
0 – 1
Full Time
Vissel Kobe
Sat 12 Aug 2023 · 10:00 UTC Todoroki Athletics Stadium 20,845 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 39' Yuya Osako
Takuma Ominami 37' R
Y 54' Yoshinori Muto
Y 90' Leo Osaki

Overview

Match Preview

Kawasaki Frontale vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at Todoroki Athletics Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Yuichi Nishimura
  • Assistant 1 Kota Watanabe
  • Assistant 2 Toshiyuki Tanaka

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

9
6
9
Kawasaki Frontale 24 games · Avg 3.3 goals Vissel Kobe
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-12 Kawasaki Frontale 0–1 Vissel Kobe 2023-07-22 Vissel Kobe 2–2 Kawasaki Frontale 2022-10-29 Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 Vissel Kobe 2022-05-18 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Kawasaki Frontale 2021-09-29 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Vissel Kobe

Recent Form

Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Aug Vissel Kobe H 0–1 L
06 Aug Gamba Osaka H 3–4 L
22 Jul Vissel Kobe A 2–2 D
15 Jul Yokohama F.Marinos A 1–0 W
08 Jul Yokohama FC H 3–0 W
01 Jul Nagoya Grampus A 0–2 L
Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Aug Kawasaki Frontale A 1–0 W
06 Aug Yokohama FC A 0–2 L
22 Jul Kawasaki Frontale H 2–2 D
16 Jul Sagan Tosu FC H 2–1 W
07 Jul Albirex Niigata A 1–0 W
01 Jul Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 1–1 D

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)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
0% Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season

Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
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 Todoroki Athletics Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Thuler needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kawasaki Frontale and Vissel Kobe are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 15' Vissel Kobe come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 20' Kawasaki Frontale seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 30' Daiya Maekawa, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Toru Oniki might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 37' Controversy at the stadium! Takuma Ominami argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 38' The Kawasaki Frontale manager makes a substitution. Kento Tachibanada departs to be replaced by Kota Takai.
  • 39' A stunning finish from Yuya Osako — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 44' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Toru Oniki will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 49' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yoshinori Muto on 54.
  • 59' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 63' Another change for Vissel Kobe made on 63 minute. Yuya Osako leaves to be changed by Koya Yuruki.
  • 68' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 71' Another change for Kawasaki Frontale made on 71 minute. Akihiro Ienaga leaves to be changed by Daiya Tono.
  • 76' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 80' The Vissel Kobe bench stirs into life. Yoshinori Muto is withdrawn and Leo Osaki gets his opportunity.
  • 81' A tactical swap from Kawasaki Frontale — Marcinho on, Yusuke Segawa off on 81 minutes.
  • 86' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Leo Osaki. He receives a card.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Vissel Kobe! Haruya Ide comes on to replace Mitsuki Saito.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Vissel Kobe take all three points.

Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toru Oniki

Vissel Kobe Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takayuki Yoshida

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Leandro Damiao 4
Akihiro Ienaga 4
Yu Kobayashi 4
Yuya Osako 3
Kyogo Furuhashi 3
Taisei Miyashiro 2
Hirotaka Mita 2
Taisei Miyashiro 2

Head to Head

2023-08-12 Kawasaki Frontale 0–1 Vissel Kobe 2023-07-22 Vissel Kobe 2–2 Kawasaki Frontale 2022-10-29 Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 Vissel Kobe 2022-05-18 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Kawasaki Frontale 2021-09-29 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Vissel Kobe

Kawasaki Frontale Form

2023-08-12 Kawasaki Frontale 0–1 Vissel Kobe L 2023-08-06 Kawasaki Frontale 3–4 Gamba Osaka L 2023-07-22 Vissel Kobe 2–2 Kawasaki Frontale D 2023-07-15 Yokohama F.Marinos 0–1 Kawasaki Frontale W 2023-07-08 Kawasaki Frontale 3–0 Yokohama FC W 2023-07-01 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Kawasaki Frontale L

Vissel Kobe Form

2023-08-12 Kawasaki Frontale 0–1 Vissel Kobe W 2023-08-06 Yokohama FC 2–0 Vissel Kobe L 2023-07-22 Vissel Kobe 2–2 Kawasaki Frontale D 2023-07-16 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Sagan Tosu FC W 2023-07-07 Albirex Niigata 0–1 Vissel Kobe W 2023-07-01 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.86 Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71 Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for: Kawasaki Frontale or Vissel Kobe 75% + Both teams to score 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kawasaki Frontale41% Draw25% Vissel Kobe34%
Actual: Vissel Kobe win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes69% 0% No31%
Avg goals/match: 3.57
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
66%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
59%
Kawasaki Frontale or Vissel Kobe
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kawasaki Frontale32% Draw40% Vissel Kobe28%
Actual: Vissel Kobe win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
5%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.2%
0 – 0
4.2%

Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale

Handicap Kawasaki Frontale covers Push Vissel Kobe covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 12% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 18% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 17% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
16% ✗

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