Vissel Kobe vs Albirex Niigata, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON
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Vissel Kobe vs Albirex Niigata — J. League at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe.
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Albirex Niigata 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Hiroki Kasahara
- Assistant 1 Satoshi Karakami
- Assistant 2 Mitsuharu Taketa
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Albirex Niigata | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Apr | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Mar | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | Gamba Osaka | H | 4–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Apr | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Mar | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Mar | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Feb | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vissel Kobe
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
5/1
61-75
3/6
76+
7/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Vissel Kobe
| Yuya Osako | 6 G | |
| Yoshinori Muto | 4 G | 2 A |
| Ren Komatsu | 3 G | |
| Katsuya Nagato | 2 G | 1 A |
| Yuta Goke | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Vissel Kobe launch into their encounter with Albirex Niigata.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Vissel Kobe are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' 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 Yuto Horigome suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Albirex Niigata are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' Yuki Honda is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Albirex Niigata tonight.
- 30' Yuzuru Shimada picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 35' The travelling Albirex Niigata supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryotaro Ito made 105 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' Vissel Kobe are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Albirex Niigata backline.
- 46' The crowd applauds Shunsuke Mito as he leaves the pitch. Yota Komi steps in for Albirex Niigata.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 55' Daiju Sasaki is ready to make an impact after coming on for Haruya Ide at the 55 minute mark.
- 60' It is a cagey affair so far. Vissel Kobe in their 4-1-2-3 trying to find a way past Albirex Niigata's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 63' Shusuke Ota makes way for Hiroki Akiyama at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Albirex Niigata.
- 68' Vissel Kobe have won 488 goals from 457 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 69' Albirex Niigata receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 69.
- 70' Vissel Kobe make a change. Koya Yuruki trudges off to be replaced by Jean Patric on 70 minutes.
- 70' Thomas Deng is having his name booked by the referee on 70.
- 73' Yoshinori Muto has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
- 78' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 82' Vissel Kobe ring the changes. Yoshinori Muto has done his job and it is now time for Iniesta to step up.
- 87' Albirex Niigata fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Vissel Kobe Lineups
4-1-2-3Starting XI
- 10
-
11
Yoshinori Muto ↓ Iniesta 82'
- 24
- 19
-
18
Haruya Ide ↓ Daiju Sasaki 55'
- 1
- 16
- 5
-
14
Koya Yuruki ↓ Jean Patric 70'
- 23
- 15
Bench
- 3
-
8
Iniesta ↑ 82'
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↑ 55'
- 31
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 70'
- 21
- 28
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
Albirex Niigata Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
-
20
Yuzuru Shimada ↓ Danilo 63'
- 8
- 13
- 1
- 2
-
14
Shunsuke Mito ↓ Yota Komi 46'
- 31
-
11
Shusuke Ota ↓ Hiroki Akiyama 63'
- 18
-
9
Koji Suzuki ↓ Kaito Taniguchi 82'
Bench
- 50
-
17
Danilo ↑ 63'
- 25
-
6
Hiroki Akiyama ↑ 63'
- 21
-
7
Kaito Taniguchi ↑ 82'
-
16
Yota Komi ↑ 46'
Coach
Rikizo Matsuhashi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuya Osako | 3 |
| Ryo Endo | 2 |
| Ryuho Kikuchi | 1 |
| Yuji Ono | 1 |
| Motoki Nagakura | 1 |
| Motoki Hasegawa | 1 |
| Jean Patric | 1 |
| Daiju Sasaki | 1 |
Head to Head
Vissel Kobe Form
Albirex Niigata Form
2023-04-09
Vissel Kobe
0–0
Albirex Niigata
D
2023-04-01
Albirex Niigata
1–3
Nagoya Grampus
L
2023-03-18
Urawa Red Diamonds
2–1
Albirex Niigata
L
2023-03-11
Albirex Niigata
1–0
Kawasaki Frontale
W
2023-03-04
Albirex Niigata
2–2
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
D
2023-02-26
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–2
Albirex Niigata
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.95
Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7
Albirex Niigata xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 77% + Vissel Kobe or Draw 76%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.65
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 2.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Vissel Kobe or Draw
76%
Draw or Albirex Niigata
58%
Vissel Kobe or Albirex Niigata
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.8%
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
11.9%
2 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
2.6%
2 – 2
2.3%
3 – 1
2%
1 – 3
1%
Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe
| Handicap | Vissel Kobe covers | Push | Albirex Niigata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 24% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 17% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
50%
✓
Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.