Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe — J. League .
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 games · 30 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 Mar | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Feb | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Feb | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Nov | FC Tokyo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Nov | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Nov | Shonan Bellmare | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Feb | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Feb | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Feb | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Nov | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Vissel Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #1 |
| 30 | Points | 35 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 41 | Scored | 41 |
| 33 | Conceded | 37 |
| +8 | GD | +4 |
| 1.67 | PPG | 1.94 |
| 56% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (30 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/–
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' The wait is over. Vissel Kobe get us underway at .
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Takuto Hayashi, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Vissel Kobe fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vissel Kobe are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' Vissel Kobe looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Ren Komatsu scoring 1 goals.
- 28' A stunning finish from Iniesta — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 33' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 38' 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.
- 43' Sanfrecce Hiroshima 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.
- 48' The travelling Vissel Kobe supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 53' Vissel Kobe are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 58' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 63' Sanfrecce Hiroshima currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 65' Kosei Shibasaki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuya Asano on 65 minute.
- 66' Noriaki Fujimoto gets the nod from Vissel Kobe. He replaces Lincoln and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' A quiet spell here at . Vissel Kobe seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 73' Fresh legs for Vissel Kobe! Koya Yuruki comes on to replace Yutaro Oda.
- 74' Daiju Sasaki makes way for Takahiro Ogihara at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vissel Kobe.
- 79' It looks surprising Sanfrecce Hiroshima does not make any changes. Gakuto Notsuda has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 82' Sho Sasaki adds to his 0 season tally! Sanfrecce Hiroshima lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 87' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 90' The crowd applauds Tomoya Fujii as he leaves the pitch. Takumu Kawamura steps in for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
Starting XI
- 37
- 7
- 19
- 1
- 2
- 18
- 10
- 3
- 4
-
16
Yuya Asano ↓ Kosei Shibasaki 65'
-
15
Tomoya Fujii ↓ Takumu Kawamura 90'
Bench
-
6
Toshihiro Aoyama ↑ 90'
- 38
-
30
Kosei Shibasaki ↑ 65'
-
27
Takumu Kawamura ↑ 90'
- 20
- 21
Coach
Michael Skibbe
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Lincoln ↓ Noriaki Fujimoto 66'
- 24
- 6
- 18
-
19
Ryo Hatsuse ↓ Tomoaki Makino 90'
-
8
Iniesta ↓ Tetsushi Yamakawa 90'
- 3
- 5
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↓ Takahiro Ogihara 74'
-
41
Yutaro Oda ↓ Koya Yuruki 73'
- 17
Bench
-
14
Tomoaki Makino ↑ 90'
-
33
Takahiro Ogihara ↑ 74'
- 1
- 31
-
21
Noriaki Fujimoto ↑ 66'
-
16
Koya Yuruki ↑ 73'
-
23
Tetsushi Yamakawa ↑ 90'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 4 |
| Leandro Pereira | 3 |
| Patric | 3 |
| Patric | 2 |
| Iniesta | 2 |
| Mutsuki Kato | 2 |
| Sho Sasaki | 2 |
| Daiki Watari | 2 |
Head to Head
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form
2022-03-06
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–1
Vissel Kobe
D
2022-02-26
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
1–1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
2022-02-19
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0–0
Sagan Tosu FC
D
2021-11-27
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–2
FC Tokyo
L
2021-11-20
Shimizu S-Pulse
1–0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
2021-11-07
Shonan Bellmare
0–0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.9
Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
72%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
53%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Vissel Kobe
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vissel Kobe win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
4%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Sanfrecce Hiroshima
| Handicap | Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

