Vissel Kobe vs Júbilo Iwata, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vissel Kobe vs Júbilo Iwata — J. League at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe.
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Júbilo Iwata 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tadashi Baba
- Referee Hirokazu Otsubo
- Referee Masaaki Toma
- Referee Satoshi Karakami
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Júbilo Iwata | H | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Kashima Antlers | A | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Nov | Vegalta Sendai | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | FC Tokyo | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Nov | Nagoya Grampus | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | FC Tokyo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Vissel Kobe
| Yuya Osako | 3 G | |
| Katsuya Nagato | 2 G | 1 A |
| Yuta Goke | 2 G | |
| Yoshinori Muto | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Vissel Kobe kicks off things out of here…
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Vissel Kobe are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Júbilo Iwata backline.
- 15' It looks surprising Vissel Kobe does not make any changes. Lorenzo Ebecilio has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Vissel Kobe in their trying to find a way past Júbilo Iwata's compact .
- 25' Yoshito Okubo, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 36' Assisted by Hotaru Yamaguchi with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lukas Podolski makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 41' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' A change in the Jubilo Iwata ranks — Kotaro Fujikawa exits the field as Daigo Araki enters on 46.
- 51' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Adailton makes it 1-1.
- 56' Vissel Kobe have won 478 goals from 451 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 61' Vissel Kobe is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 66' Vissel Kobe currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 68' Keijiro Ogawa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joan Oumari on 68 minute.
- 69' Keijiro Ogawa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joan Oumari at the 69 minute mark.
- 74' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Vissel Kobe and Júbilo Iwata are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 75' GOAL! David Villa scores on 75.
- 78' Lukas Podolski makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Vissel Kobe are in front.
- 78' The Jubilo Iwata manager makes a substitution. Daiki Ogawa departs to be replaced by Yoshito Okubo.
- 81' A tactical swap from Jubilo Iwata — Takeaki Harigaya on, Rikiya Uehara off on 81 minutes.
- 83' Another change for Vissel Kobe made on 83 minute. David Villa leaves to be changed by Junya Tanaka.
- 85' Assisted by Junya Tanaka with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lukas Podolski makes no mistake. 4-1!
- 90' The whistle greets Lukas Podolski as he departs to be replaced by Asahi Masuyama.
- Vissel Kobe celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 6
- 33
-
44
Joan Oumari ↓ Keijiro Ogawa 69'
- 18
- 16
-
10
Lukas Podolski ↓ Asahi Masuyama 90'
- 25
- 22
-
7
David Villa ↓ Junya Tanaka 83'
- 5
Bench
- 1
- 3
- 35
- 27
-
20
Asahi Masuyama ↑ 90'
-
21
Junya Tanaka ↑ 83'
-
13
Keijiro Ogawa ↑ 69'
Coach
Thorsten Fink
Júbilo Iwata Lineups
Starting XI
- 40
- 1
- 25
- 33
-
24
Daiki Ogawa ↓ Yoshito Okubo 81'
- 30
- 13
- 14
-
26
Kotaro Fujikawa ↓ Daigo Araki 46'
- 15
- 39
Bench
- 37
- 36
- 23
-
27
Daigo Araki ↑ 46'
- 19
-
22
Yoshito Okubo ↑ 81'
-
34
Takeaki Harigaya ↑ 81'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lukas Podolski | 3 |
| David Villa | 2 |
| Kazuma Watanabe | 1 |
| Gerson Rodrigues | 1 |
| Wellington | 1 |
| Kazuma Watanabe | 1 |
| Adailton | 1 |
| Wellington | 1 |
Head to Head
Vissel Kobe Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.74
Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Júbilo Iwata xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Vissel Kobe or Draw
78%
Draw or Júbilo Iwata
47%
Vissel Kobe or Júbilo Iwata
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vissel Kobe win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe
| Handicap | Vissel Kobe covers | Push | Júbilo Iwata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Júbilo Iwata keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

