Kyoto Sanga FC vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
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Kyōto Sanga FC vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA.
- Kyōto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | Yokohama FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Oct | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Oct | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | FC Tokyo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | Albirex Niigata | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Oct | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Oct | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Vissel Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #1 |
| 23 | Points | 35 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 32 | Scored | 41 |
| 39 | Conceded | 37 |
| -7 | GD | +4 |
| 1.28 | PPG | 1.94 |
| 44% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
40%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/7
76+
3/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vissel Kobe
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
5/1
61-75
3/5
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kyoto Sanga FC
| Rafael Elias | 5 G | 3 A |
| Haruki Arai | 3 G | |
| Ryuma Nakano | 2 G | 1 A |
Vissel Kobe
| Yuya Osako | 6 G | |
| Katsuya Nagato | 2 G | 1 A |
| Yuta Goke | 2 G | |
| Ren Komatsu | 2 G | |
| Yoshinori Muto | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Kyoto Sanga FC vs Vissel Kobe — let the football do the talking.
- 5' 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 Daiju Sasaki suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Kyoto Sanga FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Vissel Kobe backline.
- 15' Nanasei Iino has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' Kyoto Sanga FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Vissel Kobe's shape.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Vissel Kobe have won 478 goals from 451 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 35' Vissel Kobe are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 38' What a moment for Marco Tulio! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
- 43' Vissel Kobe is showing some good football. However, Vissel Kobe are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 48' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kyoto Sanga FC and Vissel Kobe are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 53' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gotoku Sakai made 273 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 57' It is a substitution in Vissel Kobe team. Taisei Miyashiro is replaced by Erik on 57 minute.
- 62' A moment of madness from Papagaio on 62 minutes earns him a card. Kyoto Sanga FC will be frustrated.
- 67' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kyoto Sanga FC and Vissel Kobe are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 71' The Vissel Kobe bench stirs into life. Gotoku Sakai is withdrawn and Nanasei Iino gets his opportunity.
- 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 79' The whistle greets Shinnosuke Fukuda as he departs to be replaced by Kyo Sato.
- 84' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 86' It is a substitution in Vissel Kobe team. Daiju Sasaki is replaced by Jean Patric on 86 minute.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Takuji Yonemoto. He replaces Temma Matsuda on 87 minute.
- 89' It’s gonna be a card for Joao Pedro Mendes.
- 90' Kyoto Sanga FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Fuki Yamada is hanging Papagaio on the field on 90 minute.
- Vissel Kobe will have plenty to reflect on. Kyoto Sanga FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Kyōto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 9
- 14
- 2
- 18
- 50
- 24
- 6
- 10
- 26
- 22
Bench
- 29
- 8
- 39
- 21
- 3
- 44
- 27
- 48
- 5
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
-
24
Gotoku Sakai ↓ Nanasei Iino 71'
-
7
Yosuke Ideguchi ↓ Yuya Kuwasaki 57'
- 41
- 6
- 1
-
13
Daiju Sasaki ↓ Jean Patric 86'
-
9
Taisei Miyashiro ↓ Erik 57'
-
23
Rikuto Hirose ↓ Yoshinori Muto 57'
- 4
Bench
-
27
Erik ↑ 57'
-
11
Yoshinori Muto ↑ 57'
- 18
- 31
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 86'
-
2
Nanasei Iino ↑ 71'
-
25
Yuya Kuwasaki ↑ 57'
- 15
- 50
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marco Tulio | 3 |
| Temma Matsuda | 2 |
| Yuya Osako | 2 |
| Koya Yuruki | 2 |
| Taichi Hara | 2 |
| Daiju Sasaki | 2 |
| Jean Patric | 2 |
| Takumi Miyayoshi | 1 |
Head to Head
Kyōto Sanga FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.67
Kyōto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Kyōto Sanga FC or Vissel Kobe 76% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kyōto Sanga FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Kyōto Sanga FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
56%
Kyōto Sanga FC or Vissel Kobe
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kyōto Sanga FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.5%
0 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
5.2%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Kyōto Sanga FC
| Handicap | Kyōto Sanga FC covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Kyōto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✗
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.