Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Noevir Stadium.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 03 May | Fagiano Okayama FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | Tokyo Verdy | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Albirex Niigata | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 May | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Apr | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Apr | Tokyo Verdy | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | FC Tokyo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Apr | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–0 | W |
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
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
39%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
31%
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
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
5/1
61-75
3/6
76+
7/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/5
61-75
5/4
76+
3/3
■ 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 |
Cerezo Osaka FC
| Solomon Sakuragawa | 4 G |
| Pablo Sabbag | 3 G |
| Yumeki Yokoyama | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Cerezo Osaka FC gets underway.
- 5' Cerezo Osaka FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' 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 Niko Takahashi suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Vissel Kobe and Cerezo Osaka FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' 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.
- 28' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kakeru Funaki on 28.
- 33' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 38' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Motohiko Nakajima made 382 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 43' It looks like no one’s ball. Cerezo Osaka FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' Taisei Miyashiro adds to his 2 season tally! Vissel Kobe lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 47' Brilliant from the ! Satoki Uejo makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 45.
- 52' Rikuto Hirose has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' That is a card for Cerezo Osaka FC. Hayato Okuda will be fuming at that decision.
- 59' The Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes a substitution. Satoki Uejo departs to be replaced by Motohiko Nakajima.
- 63' Jean Patric is ready to make an impact after coming on for Koya Yuruki at the 63 minute mark.
- 68' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Vissel Kobe winning 100% of all matches.
- 71' It is a substitution in Vissel Kobe team. Daiju Sasaki is replaced by Kento Hamasaki on 71 minute.
- 75' The whistle greets Hayato Okuda as he departs to be replaced by Masaya Shibayama.
- 79' Another change for Vissel Kobe made on 79 minute. Taisei Miyashiro leaves to be changed by Yuya Osako.
- 83' GOAL! Masaya Shibayama scores on 83.
- 88' The whistle greets Shinji Kagawa as he departs to be replaced by Ryuya Nishio.
- 89' Koki Fukui was booked on 89.
- 90' The referee shows Cerezo Osaka FC player a card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Vissel Kobe 1-3 Cerezo Osaka FC.
Lineups
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Erik ↓ Nanasei Iino 71'
- 24
- 7
- 1
- 5
-
13
Daiju Sasaki ↓ Kento Hamasaki 71'
-
16
Caetano ↓ Yuki Honda 79'
-
9
Taisei Miyashiro ↓ Yuya Osako 79'
- 23
-
14
Koya Yuruki ↓ Jean Patric 63'
- 4
Bench
-
10
Yuya Osako ↑ 79'
- 21
- 6
- 31
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 63'
-
2
Nanasei Iino ↑ 71'
-
15
Yuki Honda ↑ 79'
- 77
-
52
Kento Hamasaki ↑ 71'
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Shinji Kagawa ↓ Ryuya Nishio 88'
- 3
- 44
- 9
- 14
- 5
-
7
Satoki Uejo ↓ Motohiko Nakajima 59'
-
16
Hayato Okuda ↓ Masaya Shibayama 75'
- 29
- 22
- 1
Bench
-
77
Lucas Fernandes ↑ 59'
- 2
-
13
Motohiko Nakajima ↑ 59'
-
33
Ryuya Nishio ↑ 88'
- 11
- 21
- 17
-
48
Masaya Shibayama ↑ 75'
Coach
Arthur Papas
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
3 / 4
2.05
Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.02
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Vissel Kobe or Cerezo Osaka FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 76%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.07
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
64%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
60%
Vissel Kobe or Cerezo Osaka FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
7%
1 – 2
7%
3 – 1
4.8%
3 – 2
4.8%
2 – 3
4.7%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
3.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 3
3.2%
1 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe
| Handicap | Vissel Kobe covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 17% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 17% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.