Sunday , 16 August 2026

Kyoto Sanga FC vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Kyoto Sanga FC
0 – 3
Full Time
Vissel Kobe
Sat 1 Apr 2023 · 05:00 UTC Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage 16,495 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 55' Koya Yuruki
0–2 68' Koya Yuruki
0–3 80' Yuya Osako
Kosuke Kinoshita 38' Y
Daiki Kaneko 43' Y
Y 90' Leo Osaki

Overview

Match Preview

Kyoto Sanga FC vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage.

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

4
1
5
Kyoto Sanga FC 10 games · Avg 3.0 goals Vissel Kobe
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-01 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–3 Vissel Kobe 2022-09-03 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 Vissel Kobe 2022-04-02 Vissel Kobe 1–3 Kyoto Sanga FC

Recent Form

Kyoto Sanga FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
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
–/–
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' Temperatures are rising at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage as Kyoto Sanga FC face off against Vissel Kobe in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' named a 4-1-2-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-1-2-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Vissel Kobe is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryo Hatsuse, as he is very good at scoring at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 20' Kyoto Sanga FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
  • 25' Hotaru Yamaguchi, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Vissel Kobe that had 444 games and scored 467 goals.
  • 35' 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.
  • 38' Poor challenge from Sota Kawasaki. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 39' Daiki Kaneko is replacing Shohei Takeda for the Kyoto Sanga FC side.
  • 43' Kyoto Sanga FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 43.
  • 48' Shohei Takeda has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 162 appearances.
  • 53' Haruya Ide is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vissel Kobe so far.
  • 55' What a moment for Koya Yuruki! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 60' Kyoto Sanga FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 65' Vissel Kobe 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.
  • 66' Another change for Vissel Kobe made on 66 minute. Haruya Ide leaves to be changed by Daiju Sasaki.
  • 67' Another substitution for Vissel Kobe to replace Haruya Ide by Daiju Sasaki on 67 minute.
  • 68' Goal! Koya Yuruki scores his 18 goal in 439 matches.
  • 69' Ryogo Yamasaki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fuki Yamada on 69 minute.
  • 70' Another change for Kyoto Sanga FC made on 70 minute. Kyo Sato leaves to be changed by Yuto Misao.
  • 74' The whistle greets Shimpei Fukuoka as he departs to be replaced by Temma Matsuda.
  • 79' Vissel Kobe come into this ranked 1 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 80' Yuya Osako has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 80 minutes.
  • 80' The Vissel Kobe manager makes a substitution. Gotoku Sakai departs to be replaced by Matheus Thuler.
  • 81' The Vissel Kobe bench stirs into life. Gotoku Sakai is withdrawn and Matheus Thuler gets his opportunity.
  • 82' The Vissel Kobe bench stirs into life. Gotoku Sakai is withdrawn and Thuler gets his opportunity.
  • 85' It is a substitution in Vissel Kobe team. Koya Yuruki is replaced by Jean Patric on 85 minute.
  • 90' Leo Osaki was booked on 90.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Kyoto Sanga FC 0-3 Vissel Kobe.

Lineups

Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kwi-Jea Cho

Vissel Kobe Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takayuki Yoshida

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Marco Tulio 3
Jean Patric 2
Temma Matsuda 2
Yuya Osako 2
Koya Yuruki 2
Taichi Hara 2
Daiju Sasaki 2
Takumi Miyayoshi 1

Head to Head

2023-04-01 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–3 Vissel Kobe 2022-09-03 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 Vissel Kobe 2022-04-02 Vissel Kobe 1–3 Kyoto Sanga FC

Kyoto Sanga FC Form

2023-04-01 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–3 Vissel Kobe L 2023-03-18 Yokohama FC 1–4 Kyoto Sanga FC W 2023-03-12 Shonan Bellmare 0–2 Kyoto Sanga FC W 2023-03-04 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 FC Tokyo W 2023-02-25 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2023-02-18 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–2 Kashima Antlers L

Vissel Kobe Form

2023-04-01 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–3 Vissel Kobe W 2023-03-18 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Vissel Kobe W 2023-03-11 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2023-03-04 Vissel Kobe 4–0 Gamba Osaka W 2023-02-25 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1–3 Vissel Kobe W 2023-02-18 Vissel Kobe 1–0 Avispa Fukuoka W

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

✓ Correct
Kyoto Sanga FC30% Draw25% Vissel Kobe45%
Actual: Vissel Kobe win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes66% 0% No34%
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

✓ Correct
Kyoto Sanga FC22% Draw41% Vissel Kobe37%
Actual: 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.