Wednesday , 9 September 2026

Tokyo Verdy vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2026-27
Tokyo Verdy
0 – 2
Full Time
Vissel Kobe
Wed 2 Sep 2026 · 09:00 UTC Ajinomoto Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 16' Issei Takahashi
0–2 51' Katsuya Nagato
Ryota Inoue 18' Y
Yuya Fukuda 36' Y
Y 39' Yuta Goke
Soma Meshino 76' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Tokyo Verdy vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at Ajinomoto Stadium.

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

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Tokyo Verdy 5 games · Avg 2.0 goals Vissel Kobe
Last 5 meetings
2026-09-02 Tokyo Verdy 0–2 Vissel Kobe 2025-09-23 Vissel Kobe 4–0 Tokyo Verdy 2025-04-12 Tokyo Verdy 0–1 Vissel Kobe 2024-11-10 Tokyo Verdy 1–1 Vissel Kobe 2024-05-26 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Tokyo Verdy

Recent Form

Tokyo Verdy
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Sep Vissel Kobe H 0–2 L
29 Aug Kashima Antlers H 0–2 L
22 Aug Fagiano Okayama FC A 0–0 D
14 Aug Kashiwa Reysol H 1–3 L
24 May Yokohama F.Marinos H 0–6 L
16 May FC Mito Holly Hock A 1–0 W
Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Sep Tokyo Verdy A 2–0 W
29 Aug Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–0 W
22 Aug Yokohama F.Marinos A 0–1 L
15 Aug FC Tokyo H 2–2 D
23 May Avispa Fukuoka A 1–0 W
17 May V-Varen Nagasaki A 4–5 L

Season Stats

Tokyo Verdy Vissel Kobe
#15 Position #1
28 Points 35
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 11 / 0 / 7
29 Scored 41
32 Conceded 37
-3 GD +4
1.56 PPG 1.94
56% Win % 61%

Key Stats

20% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
20% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
40% Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season
40% Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season

Tokyo Verdy are 15th (28 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Tokyo Verdy
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vissel Kobe
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Tokyo Verdy
Naoki Hayashi 1 G
Shuhei Mizoguchi 1 G
Vissel Kobe
Katsuya Nagato 2 G 1 A
Yuya Osako 2 G
Yuta Goke 2 G
Yoshinori Muto 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Tokyo Verdy welcome Vissel Kobe for this crunch clash at Ajinomoto Stadium.
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' Tokyo Verdy is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Hiroshi Jofuku might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 16' The deadlock is broken! Issei Takahashi gets on the scoresheet on 16 minutes.
  • 18' Ryota Inoue picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 23' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Yuya Osako suffering a number of foals already.
  • 28' Vissel Kobe are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 33' Brazil international Matheus has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 36' Yuya Fukuda was booked on 36.
  • 39' Controversy at the stadium! Yuta Goke argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 44' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 46' Maaya Sako is replacing Naoki Hayashi for the Tokyo Verdy side.
  • 51' What a moment for Katsuya Nagato! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 59' Ren Komatsu makes way for Yuya Osako at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vissel Kobe.
  • 64' Tokyo Verdy are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Vissel Kobe's shape.
  • 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Tokyo Verdy and Vissel Kobe are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 74' Both keepers have barely been tested. Tokyo Verdy and Vissel Kobe are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 76' It’s a booking for Tokyo Verdy player. Soma Meshino gets a card.
  • 77' Another change for Tokyo Verdy made on 77 minute. Rei Hirakawa leaves to be changed by Soma Kanda.
  • 82' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kaito Suzuki made 278 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 84' Another change for Tokyo Verdy made on 84 minute. Shuhei Mizoguchi leaves to be changed by Hayato Hirao.
  • 89' The crowd applauds Issei Takahashi as he leaves the pitch. Hyoei Kawabata steps in for Vissel Kobe.
  • Tokyo Verdy will have plenty to reflect on. Vissel Kobe were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Tokyo Verdy Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hiroshi Jofuku

Vissel Kobe Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skibbe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Taisei Miyashiro 2
Thuler 1
Tetsushi Yamakawa 1
Koya Yuruki 1
Yuya Osako 1
Erik 1
Katsuya Nagato 1
Issei Takahashi 1

Head to Head

2026-09-02 Tokyo Verdy 0–2 Vissel Kobe 2025-09-23 Vissel Kobe 4–0 Tokyo Verdy 2025-04-12 Tokyo Verdy 0–1 Vissel Kobe 2024-11-10 Tokyo Verdy 1–1 Vissel Kobe 2024-05-26 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Tokyo Verdy

Tokyo Verdy Form

2026-09-02 Tokyo Verdy 0–2 Vissel Kobe L 2026-08-29 Tokyo Verdy 0–2 Kashima Antlers L 2026-08-22 Fagiano Okayama FC 0–0 Tokyo Verdy D 2026-08-14 Tokyo Verdy 1–3 Kashiwa Reysol L 2026-05-24 Tokyo Verdy 0–6 Yokohama F.Marinos L 2026-05-16 FC Mito Holly Hock 0–1 Tokyo Verdy W

Vissel Kobe Form

2026-09-02 Tokyo Verdy 0–2 Vissel Kobe W 2026-08-29 Vissel Kobe 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2026-08-22 Yokohama F.Marinos 1–0 Vissel Kobe L 2026-08-15 Vissel Kobe 2–2 FC Tokyo D 2026-05-23 Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Vissel Kobe W 2026-05-17 V-Varen Nagasaki 5–4 Vissel Kobe L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.17 Tokyo Verdy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.94 Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Tokyo Verdy24% Draw25% Vissel Kobe51%
Actual: Vissel Kobe win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Tokyo Verdy or Draw
49%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
76%
Tokyo Verdy or Vissel Kobe
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Tokyo Verdy18% Draw42% Vissel Kobe40%
Actual: Vissel Kobe win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8%
0 – 0
6.1%
1 – 3
6.1%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 3
5.3%
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
3.6%
2 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Tokyo Verdy

Handicap Tokyo Verdy covers Push Vissel Kobe covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 13% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 46% — 54%
+1 46% 22% 32%
+1.5 68% — 32%
+2 68% 17% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Tokyo Verdy keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
32% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.