Vissel Kobe vs FC Tōkyō, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Vissel Kobe vs FC Tōkyō — J. League at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe.
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
- FC Tōkyō 18 games · 37 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Hiroki Kasahara
- Assistant 1 Takeshi Asada
- Assistant 2 Noriyuki Suzuki
7 games this season
🟨 1.7/game
⚽ 7.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May | FC Tōkyō | H | 3–2 | W |
| 20 May | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 May | Yokohama FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 May | Nagoya Grampus | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 2–3 | L |
| 20 May | Kashima Antlers | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 May | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 May | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 1–5 | L |
| 03 May | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Apr | Albirex Niigata | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Vissel Kobe | FC Tōkyō | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #12 |
| 35 | Points | 37 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 0 / 7 | W / D / L | 13 / 0 / 5 |
| 41 | Scored | 55 |
| 37 | Conceded | 42 |
| +4 | GD | +13 |
| 1.94 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 61% | Win % | 72% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
22%
Clean Sheets
FC Tōkyō this season
FC Tōkyō this season
Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts). FC Tōkyō are 12th (37 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
FC Tōkyō
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
8/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
4/4
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Vissel Kobe to score. At the same time, FC Tōkyō does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Vissel Kobe and FC Tōkyō are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Yoshinori Muto puts Vissel Kobe on the lead.
- 21' A stunning finish from Yoshinori Muto — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 26' Yusei Ozaki has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kota Tawaratsumida made 437 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 36' Keigo Higashi, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 41' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yuya Osako makes it 3-0.
- 42' A stunning finish from Yuya Osako — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 44' Magnificent from Yoshinori Muto! That is 45 goals in 339 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 45' What a strike from Yoshinori Muto! The score is 6-0.
- 46' Takuya Aoki is replacing Keigo Higashi for the FC Tokyo side.
- 51' Daiju Sasaki is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vissel Kobe so far.
- 55' Vissel Kobe player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 59' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Diego Oliveira makes it 6-1.
- 63' The referee calls foul for Masato Morishige. He receives a Yellow card.
- 68' Vissel Kobe are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Tōkyō backline.
- 70' Another substitution for Vissel Kobe to replace Tetsushi Yamakawa by Yusei Ozaki on 70 minute.
- 71' A tactical swap from Vissel Kobe — Yusei Ozaki on, Tetsushi Yamakawa off on 71 minutes.
- 76' The FC Tokyo manager makes a substitution. Teruhito Nakagawa departs to be replaced by Kota Tawaratsumida.
- 78' A change in the Vissel Kobe ranks — Yuya Osako exits the field as Jean Patric enters on 78.
- 81' Pedro Perotti is replacing Shuto Abe for the FC Tokyo side.
- 85' Against the run of play, Pedro Perotti has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 87' The referee has no hesitation. Jean Patric is booked for Vissel Kobe — Yellow card on 87.
- 88' Jean Patric has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
- 90' Mitsuki Saito makes way for Lincoln at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vissel Kobe.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Vissel Kobe Lineups
4-1-2-3Starting XI
-
10
Yuya Osako ↓ Jean Patric 78'
- 3
- 11
- 19
- 1
-
16
Mitsuki Saito ↓ Lincoln 90'
- 5
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↓ Haruya Ide 78'
-
14
Koya Yuruki ↓ Lincoln 90'
-
23
Tetsushi Yamakawa ↓ Yusei Ozaki 71'
- 15
Bench
-
29
Lincoln ↑ 90'
- 33
-
18
Haruya Ide ↑ 78'
- 8
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 78'
-
34
Yusei Ozaki ↑ 71'
- 28
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
FC Tōkyō Lineups
4-1-2-3Starting XI
- 5
- 3
-
10
Keigo Higashi ↓ Takuya Aoki 46'
- 9
- 39
- 37
- 8
- 27
- 44
-
11
Ryoma Watanabe ↓ Koki Tsukagawa 46'
- 17
Bench
-
22
Perotti ↑ 81'
-
16
Takuya Aoki ↑ 46'
- 4
-
35
Koki Tsukagawa ↑ 46'
- 41
-
33
Kota Tawaratsumida ↑ 76'
- 26
Coach
Albert Puig
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Oliveira | 5 |
| Hotaru Yamaguchi | 3 |
| Yuya Osako | 3 |
| Adailton | 3 |
| Ryuho Kikuchi | 2 |
| Yoshinori Muto | 2 |
| Douglas | 2 |
| Keita Endo | 1 |
Head to Head
Vissel Kobe Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.58
Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.04
FC Tōkyō xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 83% + Both teams to score 79%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 3.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 4.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
Double Chance
Vissel Kobe or Draw
72%
Draw or FC Tōkyō
48%
Vissel Kobe or FC Tōkyō
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 1
5.9%
3 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.6%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 3
4.4%
3 – 3
3.8%
4 – 2
3.6%
4 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3.5%
2 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe
| Handicap | Vissel Kobe covers | Push | FC Tōkyō covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 14% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 18% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 14% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 9% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
FC Tōkyō keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

