Vissel Kobe vs Albirex Niigata, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vissel Kobe vs Albirex Niigata — J. League at Noevir Stadium.
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Albirex Niigata 0 games · 0 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 | Kyōto 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 | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May | Albirex Niigata | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 May | Nagoya Grampus | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Kyōto Sanga FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | FC Machida Zelvia | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | FC Tōkyō | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Apr | Kyōto Sanga FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
Vissel Kobe
| Yuya Osako | 3 G | |
| Katsuya Nagato | 2 G | 1 A |
| Yuta Goke | 2 G | |
| Yoshinori Muto | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Vissel Kobe welcome Albirex Niigata for this crunch clash at Noevir Stadium.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 7' Koji Suzuki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yoshiaki Takagi on 7 minute.
- 12' It is a cagey affair so far. Vissel Kobe in their trying to find a way past Albirex Niigata's compact .
- 15' The Japan Daiju Sasaki breaks the deadlock on 15 minutes. 1-0!
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' Taisei Miyashiro has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 25 minutes.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rikizo Matsuhashi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' Vissel Kobe are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Albirex Niigata backline.
- 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Albirex Niigata that had 110 games and scored 119 goals.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Vissel Kobe and Albirex Niigata are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 50' Koji Suzuki has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 110 appearances.
- 51' What a moment for Soya Fujiwara! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
- 55' What an equalizer from Ryo Endo!
- 60' Another change for Vissel Kobe made on 60 minute. Ryuho Kikuchi leaves to be changed by Gotoku Sakai.
- 61' Vissel Kobe manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yoshinori Muto is hanging Nanasei Iino on the field on 61 minute.
- 64' A tactical swap from Albirex Niigata — Danilo on, Shusuke Ota off on 64 minutes.
- 65' Albirex Niigata manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jin Okumura is hanging Yuzuru Shimada on the field on 65 minute.
- 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 72' Hotaru Yamaguchi is replacing Yuya Kuwasaki for the Vissel Kobe side.
- 76' What a moment for Ryo Endo! That strike on 76 puts his side firmly in control.
- 81' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 81 minutes.
- 82' The Vissel Kobe bench stirs into life. Taisei Miyashiro is withdrawn and Kakeru Yamauchi gets his opportunity.
- 87' Albirex Niigata have won 119 goals from 110 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 3-2 the final result. Albirex Niigata will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 19
- 1
- 55
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↓ Yuya Osako 60'
- 26
- 9
-
81
Ryuho Kikuchi ↓ Gotoku Sakai 60'
- 4
-
2
Nanasei Iino ↓ Yoshinori Muto 61'
- 25
Bench
-
10
Yuya Osako ↑ 60'
-
11
Yoshinori Muto ↑ 61'
-
24
Gotoku Sakai ↑ 60'
-
96
Hotaru Yamaguchi ↑ 72'
-
30
Kakeru Yamauchi ↑ 82'
- 15
- 50
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
Albirex Niigata Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
20
Yuzuru Shimada ↓ Jin Okumura 65'
-
99
Yuji Ono ↓ Motoki Nagakura 64'
- 19
- 1
- 25
- 6
-
11
Shusuke Ota ↓ Danilo 64'
- 33
- 26
- 14
Bench
- 35
-
17
Danilo ↑ 64'
- 21
- 32
-
9
Koji Suzuki ↑ 7'
-
27
Motoki Nagakura ↑ 64'
-
30
Jin Okumura ↑ 65'
Coach
Rikizo Matsuhashi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuya Osako | 3 |
| Ryo Endo | 2 |
| Daiju Sasaki | 1 |
| Yamato Wakatsuki | 1 |
| Taisei Miyashiro | 1 |
| Takuya Shimamura | 1 |
| Soya Fujiwara | 1 |
| Yoshinori Muto | 1 |
Head to Head
Vissel Kobe Form
Albirex Niigata Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.46
Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Albirex Niigata xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
Vissel Kobe or Draw
74%
Draw or Albirex Niigata
52%
Vissel Kobe or Albirex Niigata
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vissel Kobe win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe
| Handicap | Vissel Kobe covers | Push | Albirex Niigata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.