Tokyo Verdy vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Tokyo Verdy vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at Ajinomoto Stadium.
- Tokyo Verdy 18 games · 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Apr | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Apr | FC Tokyo | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Mar | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Mar | Nagoya Grampus | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | Albirex Niigata | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Tokyo Verdy | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Albirex Niigata | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | Yokohama FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Shonan Bellmare | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–1 | 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
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season
Tokyo Verdy this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
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
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ 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 Ajinomoto Stadium.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' 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.
- 13' Poor challenge from Yuya Kuwasaki. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 18' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 23' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Thuler is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Tokyo Verdy.
- 33' It looks surprising Tokyo Verdy does not make any changes. Naoki Hayashi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 38' Daiya Maekawa has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 444 appearances.
- 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 48' Rei Hirakawa has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 50' That looks like a foul for a card for Yuto Tsunashima.
- 51' Koya Yuruki does the damage! The net is bulging and Vissel Kobe surge ahead!
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Tokyo Verdy and Vissel Kobe are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 61' It is a cagey affair so far. Tokyo Verdy in their trying to find a way past Vissel Kobe's compact .
- 65' Hiroto Yamami is replacing Yuya Fukuda for the Tokyo Verdy side.
- 68' Vissel Kobe ring the changes. Koya Yuruki has done his job and it is now time for Rikuto Hirose to step up.
- 73' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 77' The Vissel Kobe bench stirs into life. Yuya Osako is withdrawn and Daiju Sasaki gets his opportunity.
- 82' Tokyo Verdy currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 86' The referee calls foul for Yuto Tsunashima. He receives a card.
- 88' Erik makes way for Nanasei Iino at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vissel Kobe.
- With this win, Vissel Kobe is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Tokyo Verdy Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 14
- 6
- 8
- 9
- 1
- 4
- 10
- 3
- 23
- 40
Bench
- 22
- 37
- 19
- 21
- 11
- 5
- 20
- 17
- 27
Coach
Hiroshi Jofuku
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Yuya Osako ↓ Daiju Sasaki 77'
- 3
-
27
Erik ↓ Nanasei Iino 88'
- 24
- 7
- 1
- 9
-
14
Koya Yuruki ↓ Rikuto Hirose 68'
- 4
- 25
- 15
Bench
- 21
-
6
Takahiro Ogihara ↑ 77'
- 5
-
13
Daiju Sasaki ↑ 77'
- 16
-
23
Rikuto Hirose ↑ 68'
- 30
-
2
Nanasei Iino ↑ 88'
- 52
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Taisei Miyashiro | 2 |
| Thuler | 1 |
| Tetsushi Yamakawa | 1 |
| Koya Yuruki | 1 |
| Yuya Osako | 1 |
| Erik | 1 |
| Hotaru Yamaguchi | 1 |
Head to Head
Tokyo Verdy Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25
Tokyo Verdy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Tokyo Verdy or Vissel Kobe 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Tokyo Verdy or Draw
63%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
66%
Tokyo Verdy or Vissel Kobe
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9.1%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Tokyo Verdy
| Handicap | Tokyo Verdy covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Tokyo Verdy keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.