Kyoto Sanga FC vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
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Kyoto Sanga FC vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA.
- Kyoto 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 Oct | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | Gamba Osaka | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Sep | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Aug | FC Tokyo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 5–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Sep | Albirex Niigata | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Sep | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–0 | 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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Kyoto Sanga FC and Vissel Kobe has kicked off!
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 7' The Vissel Kobe bench stirs into life. Haruya Ide is withdrawn and Daiju Sasaki gets his opportunity.
- 12' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 17' Yuya Osako puts Vissel Kobe on the lead.
- 22' Shimpei Fukuoka has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 27' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kyoto Sanga FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 32' 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.
- 37' Kyoto Sanga FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 42' 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.
- 46' A change in the Kyoto Sanga FC ranks — Temma Matsuda exits the field as Taiki Hirato enters on 46.
- 47' What a moment for Papagaio! That strike on 47 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Daiju Sasaki is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 53' Controversy at the stadium! Daiju Sasaki argues furiously but the card stands.
- 58' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 59' The deadlock is broken! Marco Tulio gets on the scoresheet on 59 minutes.
- 59' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marco Tulio on 59.
- 64' The travelling Vissel Kobe supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 69' It’s high time Takayuki Yoshida made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 71' It is a substitution in Vissel Kobe team. Takahiro Ogihara is replaced by Yuya Kuwasaki on 71 minute.
- 72' Fresh legs for Vissel Kobe! Jean Patric comes on to replace Taisei Miyashiro.
- 74' Daiki Kaneko gets the nod from Kyoto Sanga FC. He replaces Shimpei Fukuoka and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kyoto Sanga FC and Vissel Kobe are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 83' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jean Patric makes it 2-3.
- 88' 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.
- 89' Ryo Hatsuse makes way for Ryuho Kikuchi at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vissel Kobe.
- 90' Murilo is replacing Yuto Misao for the Kyoto Sanga FC side.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Kyoto Sanga FC 2-3 Vissel Kobe.
Lineups
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 99
- 14
- 2
- 6
- 18
- 50
- 24
- 7
- 10
- 94
Bench
- 77
- 19
- 39
- 96
- 44
- 26
- 31
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 11
- 24
- 7
- 6
-
19
Ryo Hatsuse ↓ Ryuho Kikuchi 89'
-
18
Haruya Ide ↓ Daiju Sasaki 7'
- 1
-
9
Taisei Miyashiro ↓ Jean Patric 72'
- 4
Bench
- 21
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↑ 7'
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 72'
- 23
- 14
-
81
Ryuho Kikuchi ↑ 89'
-
25
Yuya Kuwasaki ↑ 71'
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
1.81
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.16
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Kyoto Sanga FC or Vissel Kobe 76% + Over 2.5 goals 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
68%
Kyoto Sanga FC or Vissel Kobe
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vissel Kobe win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
5.5%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 1
3.7%
2 – 0
3.2%
0 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC
| Handicap | Kyoto Sanga FC covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 15% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 18% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 14% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

