Kyoto Sanga FC vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON
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Kyoto Sanga FC vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage.
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Futoshi Nakamura
- Assistant 1 Isao Nishihashi
- Assistant 2 Satoshi Michiyama (Japan)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Mar | Yokohama FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Shonan Bellmare | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | FC Tokyo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Feb | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Mar | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | Gamba Osaka | H | 4–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 1–0 | W |
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
43%
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
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/7
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vissel Kobe
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
1/2
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kyoto Sanga FC
| Rafael Elias | 5 G | 3 A |
| Ryuma Nakano | 2 G | 1 A |
Vissel Kobe
| Yuya Osako | 3 G | |
| Katsuya Nagato | 2 G | 1 A |
| Yuta Goke | 2 G | |
| Yoshinori Muto | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage. Kyoto Sanga FC are looking to make home advantage count against Vissel Kobe.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kyoto Sanga FC and Vissel Kobe are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tetsushi Yamakawa made 448 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' Kosuke Kinoshita has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' 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.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage. Vissel Kobe seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' The referee shows Kyoto Sanga FC player a Yellow card on 38.
- 39' A change in the Kyoto Sanga FC ranks — Shohei Takeda exits the field as Daiki Kaneko enters on 39.
- 43' The referee shows Kyoto Sanga FC player a Yellow card on 43.
- 48' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Vissel Kobe that had 448 games and scored 472 goals.
- 53' Kyoto Sanga FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 55' Koya Yuruki does the damage! The net is bulging and Vissel Kobe surge ahead!
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Haruya Ide, as he is very good at scoring at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 65' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 66' Vissel Kobe manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daiju Sasaki is hanging Haruya Ide on the field on 66 minute.
- 67' Daiju Sasaki is ready to make an impact after coming on for Haruya Ide at the 67 minute mark.
- 68' The deadlock is broken! Koya Yuruki gets on the scoresheet on 68 minutes.
- 69' Ryogo Yamasaki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fuki Yamada on 69 minute.
- 70' Yuto Misao gets the nod from Kyoto Sanga FC. He replaces Kyo Sato and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' Time for substitution for Kyoto Sanga FC. Shimpei Fukuoka is replaced by Temma Matsuda.
- 79' Shogo Asada has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 80' What a moment for Yuya Osako! That strike on 80 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' Vissel Kobe ring the changes. Gotoku Sakai has done his job and it is now time for Matheus Thuler to step up.
- 81' A change in the Vissel Kobe ranks — Gotoku Sakai exits the field as Matheus Thuler enters on 81.
- 82' Another substitution for Vissel Kobe to replace Gotoku Sakai by Thuler on 82 minute.
- 85' Vissel Kobe manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jean Patric is hanging Koya Yuruki on the field on 85 minute.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Leo Osaki.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Kyoto Sanga FC 0-3 Vissel Kobe.
Lineups
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
4-1-2-3Starting XI
- 14
- 9
- 17
- 3
- 7
- 16
- 1
- 44
- 10
- 4
- 27
Bench
- 6
- 18
- 19
- 11
- 15
- 26
- 24
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
Vissel Kobe Lineups
4-1-2-3Starting XI
- 10
- 11
-
24
Gotoku Sakai ↓ Thuler 82'
- 19
-
18
Haruya Ide ↓ Daiju Sasaki 66'
- 1
- 16
- 5
-
14
Koya Yuruki ↓ Jean Patric 85'
- 23
-
15
Yuki Honda ↓ Leo Osaki 85'
Bench
-
3
Thuler ↑ 82'
- 8
-
25
Leo Osaki ↑ 85'
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↑ 66'
- 40
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 85'
- 27
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marco Tulio | 3 |
| Yuya Osako | 2 |
| Koya Yuruki | 2 |
| Taichi Hara | 2 |
| Daiju Sasaki | 2 |
| Jean Patric | 2 |
| Temma Matsuda | 2 |
| Yuta Toyokawa | 1 |
Head to Head
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.43
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.02
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
70%
Kyoto Sanga FC or Vissel Kobe
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 3
6%
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
4.6%
2 – 3
4.3%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
3.9%
2 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC
| Handicap | Kyoto Sanga FC covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 20% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 15% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.