Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Vissel Kobe
2 – 0
Full Time
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sat 13 May 2023 · 05:00 UTC NOEVIR Stadium Kobe 15,741 HT 45' · FT 45'
Hayato Araki og 47' 1–0
Yoshinori Muto 90' 2–0
Y 28' Takaaki Shichi
Y 64' Hayato Araki
Y 71' Shuto Nakano
Thuler 84' Y
Haruya Ide 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima — J. League at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe.

Match Details

  • Referee Futoshi Nakamura
  • Assistant 1 Satoshi Karakami
  • Assistant 2 Osamu Akasaka

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

10
4
6
Vissel Kobe 20 games · Avg 3.2 goals Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-13 Vissel Kobe 2–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2022-10-08 Vissel Kobe 4–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2022-03-06 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Vissel Kobe 2021-09-05 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Vissel Kobe 2021-05-01 Vissel Kobe 3–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Recent Form

Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
22 Apr Yokohama F·Marinos H 2–3 L
15 Apr Kashima Antlers A 5–1 W
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 May Vissel Kobe A 0–2 L
07 May Avispa Fukuoka H 3–1 W
29 Apr Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–0 W
22 Apr FC Tōkyō H 1–2 L
15 Apr Yokohama FC A 3–0 W
09 Apr Sagan Tosu FC H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Vissel Kobe Sanfrecce Hiroshima
#1 Position #4
35 Points 30
18 Played 18
11 / 0 / 7 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
41 Scored 41
37 Conceded 33
+4 GD +8
1.94 PPG 1.67
61% Win % 56%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
43% Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season

Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts). Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (30 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
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
5/–
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
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Akito Suzuki 6 G 2 A
Shun Ayukawa 3 G 1 A
Sebastien Haller 3 G 1 A
Mutsuki Kato 2 G 3 A
Shuto Nakano 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' Japan international Daiya Maekawa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' Vissel Kobe are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' Mitsuki Saito is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sanfrecce Hiroshima tonight.
  • 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Skibbe will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 28' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Takaaki Shichi on 28 minutes.
  • 33' named a 4-1-2-3 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 38' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 46' Another substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima to replace Takaaki Shichi by Ezequiel on 46 minute.
  • 47' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Hayato Araki makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 57' Vissel Kobe started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 57.
  • 60' Another change for Sanfrecce Hiroshima made on 60 minute. Gakuto Notsuda leaves to be changed by Douglas Vieira.
  • 64' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Hayato Araki.
  • 66' A tactical swap from Vissel Kobe — Leo Osaki on, Daiju Sasaki off on 66 minutes.
  • 67' Time for substitution for Vissel Kobe. Daiju Sasaki is replaced by Leo Osaki.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Nassim Ben Khalifa as he leaves the pitch. Shun Ayukawa steps in for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
  • 71' It’s a booking for Sanfrecce Hiroshima player. Shuto Nakano gets a Yellow card.
  • 72' Shun Ayukawa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nassim Ben Khalifa at the 72 minute mark.
  • 77' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Vissel Kobe and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 78' Jean Patric is ready to make an impact after coming on for Koya Yuruki at the 78 minute mark.
  • 79' The Vissel Kobe manager makes a substitution. Leo Osaki departs to be replaced by Haruya Ide.
  • 84' Matheus Thuler picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 88' The Sanfrecce Hiroshima manager makes a substitution. Shunki Higashi departs to be replaced by Taichi Yamasaki.
  • 89' A moment of madness from Haruya Ide on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Vissel Kobe will be frustrated.
  • 90' Magnificent from Yoshinori Muto! That is 46 goals in 342 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Vissel Kobe take all three points.

Lineups

Vissel Kobe Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takayuki Yoshida

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skibbe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kyogo Furuhashi 4
Patric 3
Leandro Pereira 3
Mutsuki Kato 2
Sho Sasaki 2
Daiki Watari 2
Tsukasa Morishima 2
Sho Inagaki 2

Head to Head

2023-05-13 Vissel Kobe 2–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2022-10-08 Vissel Kobe 4–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2022-03-06 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Vissel Kobe 2021-09-05 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Vissel Kobe 2021-05-01 Vissel Kobe 3–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Vissel Kobe Form

2023-05-13 Vissel Kobe 2–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2023-05-07 Vissel Kobe 3–0 Yokohama FC W 2023-05-03 Nagoya Grampus 2–2 Vissel Kobe D 2023-04-29 Vissel Kobe 2–0 Shonan Bellmare W 2023-04-22 Vissel Kobe 2–3 Yokohama F·Marinos L 2023-04-15 Kashima Antlers 1–5 Vissel Kobe W

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form

2023-05-13 Vissel Kobe 2–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2023-05-07 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2023-04-29 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2023-04-22 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–2 FC Tōkyō L 2023-04-15 Yokohama FC 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2023-04-09 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.05 Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37 Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Vissel Kobe54% Draw23% Sanfrecce Hiroshima23%
Actual: Vissel Kobe win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.42
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Vissel Kobe or Draw
77%
Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
46%
Vissel Kobe or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Vissel Kobe39% Draw41% Sanfrecce Hiroshima20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
4.7%
3 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe

Handicap Vissel Kobe covers Push Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 16% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 21% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 14% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
26% ✗
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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