Thursday , 2 July 2026

Tokyo Verdy vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Tokyo Verdy
0 – 1
Full Time
Vissel Kobe
Sat 12 Apr 2025 · 06:00 UTC Ajinomoto Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 13' Yuya Kuwasaki
Yuto Tsunashima 50' Y
Yuto Tsunashima 86' YR

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 Tōkyō 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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1
2
Tokyo Verdy 4 games · Avg 2.0 goals Vissel Kobe
Last 5 meetings
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
12 Apr Vissel Kobe H 0–1 L
05 Apr Yokohama F·Marinos A 0–0 D
02 Apr FC Tōkyō 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
Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season
33% 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
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/3
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vissel Kobe
0-15
–/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
3/4
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Tokyo Verdy to score. At the same time, Vissel Kobe does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Tokyo Verdy is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 13' The referee calls foul for Yuya Kuwasaki. He receives a card.
  • 18' Tokyo Verdy 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.
  • 23' Vissel Kobe is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 28' It looks surprising Vissel Kobe does not make any changes. Koya Yuruki has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 38' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 43' It’s high time Takayuki Yoshida made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 48' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yudai Kimura, as he is very good at scoring at Ajinomoto Stadium with 4 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 50' Yuto Tsunashima is having his name booked by the referee on 50.
  • 51' Koya Yuruki puts Vissel Kobe on the lead.
  • 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Vissel Kobe needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daiya Maekawa made 444 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 65' Hiroto Yamami has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuya Fukuda on 65 minute.
  • 68' The whistle greets Koya Yuruki as he departs to be replaced by Rikuto Hirose.
  • 73' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 73 minutes.
  • 77' Vissel Kobe manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daiju Sasaki is hanging Yuya Osako on the field on 77 minute.
  • 82' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yuto Tsunashima on 86.
  • 88' Another change for Vissel Kobe made on 88 minute. Erik leaves to be changed by Nanasei Iino.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.

Lineups

Tokyo Verdy Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hiroshi Jofuku

Vissel Kobe Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takayuki Yoshida

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Taisei Miyashiro 2
Hotaru Yamaguchi 1
Thuler 1
Tetsushi Yamakawa 1
Koya Yuruki 1
Yuya Osako 1
Erik 1

Head to Head

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

2025-04-12 Tokyo Verdy 0–1 Vissel Kobe L 2025-04-05 Yokohama F·Marinos 0–0 Tokyo Verdy D 2025-04-02 Tokyo Verdy 2–2 FC Tōkyō D 2025-03-29 Kashiwa Reysol 0–0 Tokyo Verdy D 2025-03-15 Tokyo Verdy 2–1 Nagoya Grampus W 2025-03-08 Albirex Niigata 2–2 Tokyo Verdy D

Vissel Kobe Form

2025-04-12 Tokyo Verdy 0–1 Vissel Kobe W 2025-04-06 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Albirex Niigata L 2025-04-02 Yokohama FC 0–1 Vissel Kobe W 2025-03-29 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Vissel Kobe L 2025-03-16 Shonan Bellmare 1–2 Vissel Kobe W 2025-03-01 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka L

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

✓ Correct
Tokyo Verdy34% Draw29% Vissel Kobe37%
Actual: Vissel Kobe win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
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

✓ Correct
Tokyo Verdy24% Draw47% Vissel Kobe29%
Actual: 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.