Vissel Kobe vs Fagiano Okayama FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
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Vissel Kobe vs Fagiano Okayama FC — J. League at Noevir Stadium.
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Fagiano Okayama FC 18 games · 26 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 | 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tōkyō Verdy | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Albirex Niigata | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | Yokohama FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | Tōkyō Verdy | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Apr | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | FC Tokyo | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Vissel Kobe | Fagiano Okayama FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #6 |
| 35 | Points | 26 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 0 / 7 | W / D / L | 8 / 0 / 10 |
| 41 | Scored | 41 |
| 37 | Conceded | 46 |
| +4 | GD | -5 |
| 1.94 | PPG | 1.44 |
| 61% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts). Fagiano Okayama FC are 6th (26 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
Fagiano Okayama FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/3
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/2
■ 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 |
Fagiano Okayama FC
| Kota Kawano | 3 G | |
| Lucao | 1 G | 1 A |
| Noah Browne | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Vissel Kobe and Fagiano Okayama FC get this one started.
- 5' Vissel Kobe are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' The 34-year-old Ataru Esaka has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' Vissel Kobe have won 478 goals from 451 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Vissel Kobe is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Rikuto Hirose is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fagiano Okayama FC.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Vissel Kobe in their trying to find a way past Fagiano Okayama FC's compact .
- 45' Daiya Maekawa is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fagiano Okayama FC tonight.
- 50' It looks surprising Vissel Kobe does not make any changes. Ryunosuke Sato has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 51' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Taisei Miyashiro makes it 1-0.
- 54' A change in the Fagiano Okayama FC ranks — Ryo Tabei exits the field as Yuta Kamiya enters on 54.
- 59' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 64' Time for substitution for Fagiano Okayama FC. Hiroto Iwabuchi is replaced by Ataru Esaka.
- 69' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 69 minutes.
- 72' Koya Yuruki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rikuto Hirose on 72 minute.
- 73' What composure from Yosuke Ideguchi! The Japan international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 76' Kaito Fujii makes way for Noah Browne at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fagiano Okayama FC.
- 77' Time for substitution for Vissel Kobe. Takahiro Ogihara is replaced by Mitsuki Saito.
- 82' Kota Kudo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 85' Klismahn has so much to prove this time. He replaces Taisei Miyashiro on 85 minute.
- 90' Kazunari Ichimi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- The final score is 2-0.
Lineups
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Erik ↓ Jean Patric 72'
- 24
- 7
- 6
- 1
- 13
-
9
Taisei Miyashiro ↓ Klismahn 85'
-
23
Rikuto Hirose ↓ Koya Yuruki 72'
- 4
- 25
- 15
Bench
- 21
- 31
-
5
Mitsuki Saito ↑ 77'
- 16
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 72'
-
14
Koya Yuruki ↑ 72'
- 2
-
77
Klismahn ↑ 85'
- 52
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 49
-
22
Kazunari Ichimi ↓ Lucao 54'
- 2
-
15
Kota Kudo ↓ Masaya Matsumoto 76'
- 39
- 50
- 27
-
14
Ryo Tabei ↓ Yuta Kamiya 54'
-
19
Hiroto Iwabuchi ↓ Ataru Esaka 64'
-
3
Kaito Fujii ↓ Noah Browne 76'
- 5
Bench
- 7
-
8
Ataru Esaka ↑ 64'
-
28
Masaya Matsumoto ↑ 76'
-
33
Yuta Kamiya ↑ 54'
- 1
-
99
Lucao ↑ 54'
-
45
Noah Browne ↑ 76'
- 4
- 23
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Takaya Kimura | 2 |
| Ataru Esaka | 2 |
| Taisei Miyashiro | 2 |
| Takahiro Ogihara | 1 |
| Yuta Goke | 1 |
| Yoshitake Suzuki | 1 |
| Yosuke Ideguchi | 1 |
| Erik | 1 |
Head to Head
Vissel Kobe Form
Fagiano Okayama FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.35
Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Fagiano Okayama FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.54
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Vissel Kobe or Draw
82%
Draw or Fagiano Okayama FC
39%
Vissel Kobe or Fagiano Okayama FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
7.2%
1 – 0
6.4%
3 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
4.7%
3 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
4.2%
0 – 0
4.2%
4 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe
| Handicap | Vissel Kobe covers | Push | Fagiano Okayama FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 18% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 21% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Fagiano Okayama FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.