Thursday , 2 July 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)
8 games this season 🟨 1.1/game ⚽ 11.0 goals/game

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

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 Tōkyō 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
17% Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
33% 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
1/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/6
76+
2/4
■ 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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Kyoto Sanga FC is hosting Vissel Kobe for another epic battle.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kwi-Jea Cho will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yuki Honda, as he is very good at scoring at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 25' Vissel Kobe looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Henrique Trevisan scoring 1 goals.
  • 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' Vissel Kobe come into this ranked 1 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 38' A moment of madness from Sota Kawasaki on 38 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Kyoto Sanga FC will be frustrated.
  • 39' It is a substitution in Kyoto Sanga FC team. Shohei Takeda is replaced by Daiki Kaneko on 39 minute.
  • 43' It’s a booking for Kyoto Sanga FC player. Daiki Kaneko gets a Yellow card.
  • 48' The energy levels are beginning to show. Takayuki Yoshida might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 53' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 53 minutes.
  • 55' The Japan Koya Yuruki breaks the deadlock on 55 minutes. 0-1!
  • 60' named a 4-1-2-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-1-2-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 65' Mitsuki Saito has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 66' Vissel Kobe ring the changes. Haruya Ide has done his job and it is now time for Daiju Sasaki to step up.
  • 67' The whistle greets Haruya Ide as he departs to be replaced by Daiju Sasaki.
  • 68' The deadlock is broken! Koya Yuruki gets on the scoresheet on 68 minutes.
  • 69' The Kyoto Sanga FC bench stirs into life. Fuki Yamada is withdrawn and Ryogo Yamasaki gets his opportunity.
  • 70' The crowd applauds Kyo Sato as he leaves the pitch. Yuto Misao steps in for Kyoto Sanga FC.
  • 74' The whistle greets Shimpei Fukuoka as he departs to be replaced by Temma Matsuda.
  • 79' A quiet spell here at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage. Vissel Kobe seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 80' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Yuya Osako makes no mistake. 0-3!
  • 80' Another change for Vissel Kobe made on 80 minute. Gotoku Sakai leaves to be changed by Matheus Thuler.
  • 81' A change in the Vissel Kobe ranks — Gotoku Sakai exits the field as Matheus Thuler enters on 81.
  • 82' Vissel Kobe ring the changes. Gotoku Sakai has done his job and it is now time for Thuler to step up.
  • 85' Jean Patric has so much to prove this time. He replaces Koya Yuruki on 85 minute.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Leo Osaki is booked for Vissel Kobe — card on 90.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Vissel Kobe players.

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
Yuya Osako 2
Koya Yuruki 2
Taichi Hara 2
Daiju Sasaki 2
Jean Patric 2
Temma Matsuda 2
Yuta Toyokawa 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 Tōkyō 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.