Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
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Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League .
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | FC Tokyo | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Apr | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Mar | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Mar | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 4–1 | W |
| 19 Mar | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Mar | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Mar | FC Tokyo | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Vissel Kobe | Cerezo Osaka FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #2 |
| 35 | Points | 31 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 0 / 7 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 41 | Scored | 48 |
| 37 | Conceded | 38 |
| +4 | GD | +10 |
| 1.94 | PPG | 1.72 |
| 61% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vissel Kobe
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Vissel Kobe and Cerezo Osaka FC has kicked off!
- 5' Cerezo Osaka FC have won 396 goals from 369 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Cerezo Osaka FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' Vissel Kobe are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cerezo Osaka FC backline.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Akio Kogiku might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 27' Kato Mutsuki puts Cerezo Osaka FC on the lead.
- 32' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 37' 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.
- 39' The Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes a substitution. Ryosuke Yamanaka departs to be replaced by Kakeru Funaki.
- 44' Vissel Kobe are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' The Vissel Kobe bench stirs into life. Iniesta is withdrawn and Yuya Nakasaka gets his opportunity.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Akio Kogiku will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' The 28-year-old Kakeru Funaki has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' Another substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC to replace Hirotaka Tameda by Jean Patric on 60 minute.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Jean Patric. He replaces Hirotaka Tameda on 61 minute.
- 66' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 71' Vissel Kobe ring the changes. Tetsushi Yamakawa has done his job and it is now time for Tomoaki Makino to step up.
- 76' Cerezo Osaka FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 76.
- 81' Cerezo Osaka FC ring the changes. Hikaru Nakahara has done his job and it is now time for Hiroshi Kiyotake to step up.
- 86' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gotoku Sakai made 268 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- The final score is 0-1.
Lineups
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 24
- 33
-
19
Ryo Hatsuse ↓ Bojan Krkic 61'
-
8
Iniesta ↓ Yuya Nakasaka 46'
- 1
- 3
- 5
-
16
Koya Yuruki ↓ Shion Inoue 71'
- 17
- 23
Bench
-
14
Tomoaki Makino ↑ 71'
- 18
- 7
- 25
-
31
Yuya Nakasaka ↑ 46'
-
20
Shion Inoue ↑ 71'
-
9
Bojan Krkic ↑ 61'
Coach
Lluis Planaguma
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 21
- 4
- 6
- 2
- 22
-
34
Hiroto Yamada ↓ Sota Kitano 61'
- 33
-
20
Kato Mutsuki ↓ Bruno Mendes 61'
-
19
Hirotaka Tameda ↓ Jean Patric 61'
- 41
Bench
-
10
Hiroshi Kiyotake ↑ 81'
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 61'
-
29
Kakeru Funaki ↑ 39'
-
11
Bruno Mendes ↑ 61'
- 17
- 31
-
38
Sota Kitano ↑ 61'
Coach
Akio Kogiku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yoichiro Kakitani | 2 |
| Taisei Miyashiro | 2 |
| Tatsuhiro Sakamoto | 2 |
| Leo Ceara | 2 |
| Kato Mutsuki | 2 |
| Hotaru Yamaguchi | 2 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 2 |
| Shinji Kagawa | 1 |
Head to Head
Vissel Kobe Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.49
Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.06
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Vissel Kobe or Draw
53%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
72%
Vissel Kobe or Cerezo Osaka FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
6.4%
0 – 2
6.1%
1 – 3
6%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 3
4.5%
0 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4.1%
1 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe
| Handicap | Vissel Kobe covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 14% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 20% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 15% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

