Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2026 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2026
Vissel Kobe
0 – 0
Full Time
Cerezo Osaka FC
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · 05:00 UTC Noevir Stadium 25,724 HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 49' Yumeki Yokoyama
Yosuke Ideguchi 77' Y
Mitsuki Hidaka 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Noevir Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Koichiro Fukushima
  • Assistant 1 Takeshi Asada
  • Assistant 2 Ryo Nakazawa

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

9
8
6
Vissel Kobe 23 games · Avg 2.3 goals Cerezo Osaka FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-29 Vissel Kobe 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2026-03-22 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Vissel Kobe 2025-08-23 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Vissel Kobe 2025-05-06 Vissel Kobe 1–3 Cerezo Osaka FC 2024-09-13 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC

Recent Form

Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr Cerezo Osaka FC H 0–0 D
11 Apr Nagoya Grampus H 3–2 W
05 Apr Fagiano Okayama FC A 4–1 W
01 Apr Shimizu S-Pulse H 2–0 W
27 Mar Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 2–1 W
22 Mar Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–1 D
Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr Vissel Kobe A 0–0 D
25 Apr Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–2 L
18 Apr Kyōto Sanga FC H 3–0 W
11 Apr Gamba Osaka A 1–0 W
04 Apr Nagoya Grampus A 0–3 L
22 Mar Vissel Kobe H 1–1 D

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)
39% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
43% Clean Sheets
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
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
1/2
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/4
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/2
76+
1/1
■ 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
Cerezo Osaka FC
Solomon Sakuragawa 3 G
Yumeki Yokoyama 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Noevir Stadium as Vissel Kobe face off against Cerezo Osaka FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' 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 Gotoku Sakai suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' Dion Cools has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 25' Cerezo Osaka FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' Vissel Kobe currently sit 3 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 35' The 37-year-old Shinji Kagawa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. Vissel Kobe and Cerezo Osaka FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 45' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 5-4-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 46' The Vissel Kobe bench stirs into life. Makoto Mitsuta is withdrawn and Yuta Goke gets his opportunity.
  • 49' The referee shows Cerezo Osaka FC player a card on 49.
  • 53' Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Motohiko Nakajima is hanging Satoki Uejo on the field on 53 minute.
  • 58' Satoki Uejo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cerezo Osaka FC so far.
  • 63' Cerezo Osaka FC come into this ranked 10 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 68' Over 68 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 69' Takumi Nakamura makes way for Hayato Okuda at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cerezo Osaka FC.
  • 70' The Vissel Kobe bench stirs into life. Daiju Sasaki is withdrawn and Jean Patric gets his opportunity.
  • 75' Cerezo Osaka FC have won 401 goals from 376 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 77' It’s a booking for Vissel Kobe player. Yosuke Ideguchi gets a card.
  • 82' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vissel Kobe must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 83' Vissel Kobe make a change. Yosuke Ideguchi trudges off to be replaced by Mitsuki Hidaka on 83 minutes.
  • 85' Shunta Tanaka gets the nod from Cerezo Osaka FC. He replaces Hinata Kida and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Vissel Kobe player sees a card in front of him.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Vissel Kobe Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skibbe

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

5-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arthur Papas

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kyogo Furuhashi 2
Yoichiro Kakitani 2
Taisei Miyashiro 2
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto 2
Leo Ceara 2
Kato Mutsuki 2
Hotaru Yamaguchi 2
Masaya Shibayama 1

Head to Head

2026-04-29 Vissel Kobe 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2026-03-22 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Vissel Kobe 2025-08-23 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Vissel Kobe 2025-05-06 Vissel Kobe 1–3 Cerezo Osaka FC 2024-09-13 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC

Vissel Kobe Form

2026-04-29 Vissel Kobe 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2026-04-11 Vissel Kobe 3–2 Nagoya Grampus W 2026-04-05 Fagiano Okayama FC 1–4 Vissel Kobe W 2026-04-01 Vissel Kobe 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2026-03-27 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2026-03-22 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Vissel Kobe D

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2026-04-29 Vissel Kobe 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2026-04-25 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2026-04-18 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–0 Kyōto Sanga FC W 2026-04-11 Gamba Osaka 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2026-04-04 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2026-03-22 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Vissel Kobe D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.91 Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 68% + Over 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Vissel Kobe46% Draw24% Cerezo Osaka FC30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.56
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
69%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
54%
Vissel Kobe or Cerezo Osaka FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Vissel Kobe33% Draw40% Cerezo Osaka FC27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.2%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
4.1%
0 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3.9%

Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe

Handicap Vissel Kobe covers Push Cerezo Osaka FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 13% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 19% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 16% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
20% ✗
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.