Tuesday , 6 October 2026

Urawa Red Diamonds vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2022
Urawa Red Diamonds
2 – 2
Full Time
Vissel Kobe
Wed 23 Feb 2022 · 07:00 UTC Saitama Stadium 2002 HT 45' · FT 45'
Kai Matsuzaki 7' Y
Atsuki Ito 48' Y
Y 58' Yuki Kobayashi
Takahiro Akimoto 58' R

Overview

Match Preview

Urawa Red Diamonds vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at Saitama Stadium 2002.

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 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

8
5
11
Urawa Red Diamonds 24 games · Avg 2.5 goals Vissel Kobe
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-23 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–2 Vissel Kobe 2021-10-02 Vissel Kobe 5–1 Urawa Red Diamonds 2021-05-22 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–0 Vissel Kobe 2020-11-18 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Urawa Red Diamonds 2020-08-23 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–2 Vissel Kobe

Recent Form

Urawa Red Diamonds
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb Vissel Kobe H 2–2 D
19 Feb Kyoto Sanga FC A 0–1 L
27 Nov Shimizu S-Pulse H 0–1 L
20 Nov Yokohama F.Marinos H 2–1 W
07 Nov Kashima Antlers A 0–1 L
03 Nov Kawasaki Frontale A 1–1 D
Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
20 Nov Yokohama FC A 2–0 W
06 Nov Tokushima Vortis H 1–0 W
03 Nov Vegalta Sendai H 4–2 W

Season Stats

Urawa Red Diamonds Vissel Kobe
#16 Position #1
25 Points 35
18 Played 18
7 / 0 / 11 W / D / L 11 / 0 / 7
37 Scored 41
37 Conceded 37
+0 GD +4
1.39 PPG 1.94
39% Win % 61%

Key Stats

46% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Urawa Red Diamonds this season
43% Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season

Urawa Red Diamonds are 16th (25 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Urawa Red Diamonds
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
4/3
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/4
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vissel Kobe
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
1/2
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Urawa Red Diamonds
Matheus Savio 4 G
Minamino Harumi 4 G
Takuro Kaneko 1 G 5 A
Hiiro Komori 1 G
Vissel Kobe
Yuya Osako 3 G
Katsuya Nagato 2 G 1 A
Yuta Goke 2 G
Yoshinori Muto 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Urawa Red Diamonds and Vissel Kobe get this one started.
  • 5' Takuya Iwanami is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vissel Kobe so far.
  • 7' It’s a booking for Urawa Red Diamonds player. Kai Matsuzaki gets a Yellow card.
  • 10' What a moment for Yoshinori Muto! That strike on 10 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 12' Against the run of play, Kai Matsuzaki has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 17' It looks surprising Urawa Red Diamonds does not make any changes. Alexander Scholz has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 19' Kai Shibato does the damage! The net is bulging and Urawa Red Diamonds surge ahead!
  • 24' 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.
  • 29' Takahiro Akimoto has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 34' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ricardo Rodríguez will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 39' Vissel Kobe is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 44' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Urawa Red Diamonds and Vissel Kobe are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 46' Ayumu Ohata makes way for Hiroki Sakai at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Urawa Red Diamonds.
  • 48' Atsuki Ito has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 48.
  • 53' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 58' Yuki Kobayashi was booked on 58.
  • 63' Iniesta is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bojan Krkic at the 63 minute mark.
  • 64' Time for substitution for Urawa Red Diamonds. Kai Matsuzaki is replaced by Ken Iwao.
  • 69' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yutaro Oda, as he is very good at scoring at Saitama Stadium 2002 with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 76' Time for substitution for Urawa Red Diamonds. Ataru Esaka is replaced by Tomoya Inukai.
  • 81' Vissel Kobe are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 87' Tomoaki Makino has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 87 minutes.
  • 88' Yutaro Oda has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryo Hatsuse on 88 minute.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Urawa Red Diamonds Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ricardo Rodríguez

Vissel Kobe Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yoshinori Muto 3
Iniesta 3
Shinzo Koroki 2
Yuya Osako 2
Yuki Muto 2
Hotaru Yamaguchi 2
Yuki Muto 2
Kai Shibato 1

Head to Head

2022-02-23 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–2 Vissel Kobe 2021-10-02 Vissel Kobe 5–1 Urawa Red Diamonds 2021-05-22 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–0 Vissel Kobe 2020-11-18 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Urawa Red Diamonds 2020-08-23 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–2 Vissel Kobe

Urawa Red Diamonds Form

2022-02-23 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–2 Vissel Kobe D 2022-02-19 Kyoto Sanga FC 1–0 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2021-11-27 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2021-11-20 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1 Yokohama F.Marinos W 2021-11-07 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2021-11-03 Kawasaki Frontale 1–1 Urawa Red Diamonds D

Vissel Kobe Form

2022-02-23 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–2 Vissel Kobe D 2022-02-19 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Vissel Kobe L 2021-11-27 Vissel Kobe 0–2 Yokohama F.Marinos L 2021-11-20 Yokohama FC 0–2 Vissel Kobe W 2021-11-06 Vissel Kobe 1–0 Tokushima Vortis W 2021-11-03 Vissel Kobe 4–2 Vegalta Sendai W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.86 Urawa Red Diamonds xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.83 Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for: Urawa Red Diamonds or Vissel Kobe 75% + Both teams to score 70%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Urawa Red Diamonds40% Draw25% Vissel Kobe35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 3.69
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 50%
50%
± 4.5 31%
69%

Double Chance

Urawa Red Diamonds or Draw
64%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
60%
Urawa Red Diamonds or Vissel Kobe
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Urawa Red Diamonds31% Draw40% Vissel Kobe29%
Actual: Urawa Red Diamonds win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
4.3%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
4%

Asian Handicap — Urawa Red Diamonds

Handicap Urawa Red Diamonds covers Push Vissel Kobe covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 18% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 17% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 11% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Urawa Red Diamonds keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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