Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
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Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Noevir Stadium.
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
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 Tōkyō | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Gamba Osaka | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Aug | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Aug | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 0–4 | L |
| 17 Aug | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 3–5 | L |
| 11 Aug | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jul | Albirex Niigata | H | 1–2 | 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
33%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
28%
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
3/4
31-45
3/4
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Vissel Kobe launch into their encounter with Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 2' What a strike from Thuler! The score is 1-0.
- 7' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 11' What a moment for Rikuto Hirose! That strike on 11 puts his side firmly in control.
- 16' Kyohei Noborizato has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 21' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cerezo Osaka FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 26' The energy levels are beginning to show. Akio Kogiku might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 36' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 41' Takahiro Ogihara was booked on 41.
- 46' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 46 minute. Hirotaka Tameda leaves to be changed by Capixaba.
- 51' What a moment for Leo Ceara! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
- 56' Vissel Kobe are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cerezo Osaka FC's shape.
- 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 66' Ryogo Yamasaki has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 67' Another change for Vissel Kobe made on 67 minute. Haruya Ide leaves to be changed by Daiju Sasaki.
- 72' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 77' Cerezo Osaka FC ring the changes. Hiroaki Okuno has done his job and it is now time for Hinata Kida to step up.
- 82' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Akio Kogiku will be considering his options from the bench.
- 83' Ryogo Yamasaki is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leo Ceara at the 83 minute mark.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Nanasei Iino. He replaces Taisei Miyashiro on 84 minute.
- 89' A quiet spell here at Noevir Stadium. Vissel Kobe seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Yuki Honda. He replaces Ryo Hatsuse on 90 minute.
- The final score is 2-1.
Lineups
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 11
- 7
- 6
-
19
Ryo Hatsuse ↓ Yuki Honda 90'
-
18
Haruya Ide ↓ Daiju Sasaki 67'
- 1
-
9
Taisei Miyashiro ↓ Nanasei Iino 84'
-
23
Rikuto Hirose ↓ Yuya Kuwasaki 67'
- 4
Bench
- 21
- 55
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↑ 67'
- 30
-
2
Nanasei Iino ↑ 84'
-
25
Yuya Kuwasaki ↑ 67'
-
15
Yuki Honda ↑ 90'
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 77
-
9
Leo Ceara ↓ Ryogo Yamasaki 83'
-
25
Hiroaki Okuno ↓ Hinata Kida 77'
- 6
-
14
Kakeru Funaki ↓ Hayato Okuda 46'
- 10
- 33
-
19
Hirotaka Tameda ↓ Capixaba 46'
- 24
-
55
Vitor Bueno ↓ Sota Kitano 46'
- 21
Bench
-
27
Capixaba ↑ 46'
- 3
-
29
Ryogo Yamasaki ↑ 83'
-
5
Hinata Kida ↑ 77'
- 31
-
38
Sota Kitano ↑ 46'
-
16
Hayato Okuda ↑ 46'
Coach
Akio Kogiku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leo Ceara | 2 |
| Kato Mutsuki | 2 |
| Hotaru Yamaguchi | 2 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 2 |
| Yoichiro Kakitani | 2 |
| Taisei Miyashiro | 2 |
| Tatsuhiro Sakamoto | 2 |
| Yuki Honda | 1 |
Head to Head
Vissel Kobe Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.34
Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Vissel Kobe or Draw
76%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
44%
Vissel Kobe or Cerezo Osaka FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.7%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 3
3.8%
1 – 0
3.7%
3 – 0
3.7%
4 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe
| Handicap | Vissel Kobe covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 15% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 19% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 14% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 8% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

