Sagan Tosu FC vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sagan Tosu FC vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium.
- Sagan Tosu FC 0 games · 0 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 | Kyōto 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 | Tōkyō 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Mar | FC Machida Zelvia | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–4 | L |
| 02 Mar | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Albirex Niigata | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Mar | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 6–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | FC Tōkyō | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Feb | Júbilo Iwata | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vissel Kobe
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
5/1
61-75
3/6
76+
7/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Vissel Kobe
| Yuya Osako | 6 G | |
| Yoshinori Muto | 4 G | 2 A |
| Ren Komatsu | 3 G | |
| Katsuya Nagato | 2 G | 1 A |
| Yuta Goke | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Sagan Tosu FC and Vissel Kobe is underway.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' 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.
- 21' Vissel Kobe ring the changes. Rikuto Hirose has done his job and it is now time for Nanasei Iino to step up.
- 22' Controversy at the stadium! Cayman Togashi argues furiously but the card stands.
- 27' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 32' Rikuto Hirose has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 37' 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.
- 42' It looks surprising Sagan Tosu FC does not make any changes. Nanasei Iino has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' It is a substitution in Vissel Kobe team. Nanasei Iino is replaced by Daiju Sasaki on 46 minute.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Taisei Miyashiro has been relatively quiet despite scoring 49 goals in his last 450 appearances.
- 61' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sagan Tosu FC and Vissel Kobe are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 64' Marcelo Ryan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuki Horigome on 64 minute.
- 69' Sagan Tosu FC 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.
- 74' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 75' A change in the Sagan Tosu FC ranks — Taichi Kikuchi exits the field as Hikaru Nakahara enters on 75.
- 80' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 80 minutes.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Ryuho Kikuchi. He replaces Taisei Miyashiro on 85 minute.
- 90' A change in the Sagan Tosu FC ranks — Cayman Togashi exits the field as Seiji Kimura enters on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sagan Tosu FC 0-0 Vissel Kobe.
Lineups
Sagan Tosu FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Cayman Togashi ↓ Seiji Kimura 90'
- 6
- 28
- 88
- 71
-
21
Yuki Horigome ↓ Marcelo Ryan 64'
- 23
- 42
- 2
- 5
- 20
Bench
- 11
-
3
Seiji Kimura ↑ 90'
-
99
Marcelo Ryan ↑ 64'
-
8
Hikaru Nakahara ↑ 75'
- 13
- 12
- 32
Coach
Kenta Kawai
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 11
- 24
- 6
- 19
- 1
- 96
- 9
-
23
Rikuto Hirose ↓ Nanasei Iino 21'
- 4
Bench
- 21
- 22
- 30
-
81
Ryuho Kikuchi ↑ 85'
-
2
Nanasei Iino ↑ 21'
- 15
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 4 |
| Iniesta | 3 |
| Yoshinori Muto | 3 |
| Hotaru Yamaguchi | 3 |
| Yuya Osako | 2 |
| Douglas | 2 |
| Mike Havenaar | 1 |
| Riki Harakawa | 1 |
Head to Head
Sagan Tosu FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.89
Sagan Tosu FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Vissel Kobe or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.09
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Sagan Tosu FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
73%
Sagan Tosu FC or Vissel Kobe
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 3
3.3%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Sagan Tosu FC
| Handicap | Sagan Tosu FC covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 17% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 23% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

