Vissel Kobe vs Albirex Niigata, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vissel Kobe vs Albirex Niigata — J. League at National 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 26 Feb | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Mar | Gamba Osaka | H | 3–3 | D |
| 15 Mar | FC Machida Zelvia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Mar | Tokyo Verdy | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Mar | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–2 | D |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at National Stadium!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Takayuki Yoshida will be considering his options from the bench.
- 12' Motoki Hasegawa has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 12 minutes.
- 17' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 22' It looks like no one’s ball. Albirex Niigata is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 27' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 37' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
- 42' With 1 assists to his name this season, Kaito Taniguchi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Albirex Niigata.
- 47' Yuya Kuwasaki is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vissel Kobe so far.
- 52' 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.
- 57' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 60' It is a substitution in Vissel Kobe team. Yosuke Ideguchi is replaced by Klismahn on 60 minute.
- 65' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Vissel Kobe and Albirex Niigata are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 70' The energy levels are beginning to show. Takayuki Yoshida might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 73' The whistle greets Hayato Inamura as he departs to be replaced by Michael Fitzgerald.
- 76' The crowd applauds Yuya Osako as he leaves the pitch. Daiju Sasaki steps in for Vissel Kobe.
- 81' Albirex Niigata manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Fumiya Hayakawa is hanging Yuto Horigome on the field on 81 minute.
- 84' It is a substitution in Vissel Kobe team. Rikuto Hirose is replaced by Caetano on 84 minute.
- 89' Vissel Kobe 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.
- 90' Motoki Hasegawa makes way for Keisuke Kasai at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Albirex Niigata.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Albirex Niigata take all three points.
Lineups
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Yuya Osako ↓ Daiju Sasaki 76'
- 3
-
11
Yoshinori Muto ↓ Erik 60'
- 24
-
7
Yosuke Ideguchi ↓ Klismahn 60'
- 6
- 1
- 9
-
23
Rikuto Hirose ↓ Caetano 84'
-
14
Koya Yuruki ↓ Yuya Kuwasaki 84'
- 4
Bench
-
27
Erik ↑ 60'
- 21
- 5
-
13
Daiju Sasaki ↑ 76'
-
16
Caetano ↑ 84'
-
25
Yuya Kuwasaki ↑ 84'
- 15
-
77
Klismahn ↑ 60'
- 52
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
Albirex Niigata Lineups
Starting XI
-
99
Yuji Ono ↓ Ken Yamura 81'
- 19
- 2
- 25
- 6
-
31
Yuto Horigome ↓ Fumiya Hayakawa 81'
- 7
- 16
- 3
-
41
Motoki Hasegawa ↓ Keisuke Kasai 90'
- 1
Bench
-
5
Michael Fitzgerald ↑ 73'
- 11
- 42
-
15
Fumiya Hayakawa ↑ 81'
- 23
- 30
- 8
-
9
Ken Yamura ↑ 81'
-
46
Keisuke Kasai ↑ 90'
Coach
Daisuke Kimori
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuya Osako | 3 |
| Ryo Endo | 2 |
| Taisei Miyashiro | 1 |
| Takuya Shimamura | 1 |
| Soya Fujiwara | 1 |
| Yoshinori Muto | 1 |
| Gotoku Sakai | 1 |
| Ryuho Kikuchi | 1 |
Head to Head
Vissel Kobe Form
Albirex Niigata Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.03
Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Albirex Niigata xG
I would bet for:
Vissel Kobe or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Albirex Niigata win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Vissel Kobe or Draw
69%
Draw or Albirex Niigata
63%
Vissel Kobe or Albirex Niigata
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Albirex Niigata win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.8%
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 1
2.4%
3 – 0
2.3%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe
| Handicap | Vissel Kobe covers | Push | Albirex Niigata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 21% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.