Vissel Kobe vs Shonan Bellmare, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vissel Kobe vs Shonan Bellmare — J. League at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe.
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
- Shonan Bellmare 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Shinji Ochi
- Referee Takuto Okabe
- Referee Masaaki Toma
- Referee
- Referee Mitsuharu Takeda
- Referee Koki Matsumoto (Japan)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul | Shonan Bellmare | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Jun | Yokohama FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 19 Jun | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 May | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Jun | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 2–4 | L |
| 20 Jun | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Jun | Gamba Osaka | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 May | Tokushima Vortis | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Vissel Kobe kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Vissel Kobe needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' 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.
- 12' The deadlock is broken! Tarik Elyounoussi gets on the scoresheet on 12 minutes.
- 17' Brilliant from the ! Kyogo Furuhashi makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 17.
- 22' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 27' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 32' A quiet spell here at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe. Shonan Bellmare seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 41' It is a substitution in Vissel Kobe team. Iniesta is replaced by Yuya Nakasaka on 41 minute.
- 46' Hotaru Yamaguchi adds to his 1 season tally! Vissel Kobe lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 46' Ryuho Kikuchi makes way for Tetsushi Yamakawa at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vissel Kobe.
- 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Wellington made 444 appearances and scored 33 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 61' Shonan Bellmare are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 62' A change in the Vissel Kobe ranks — Daiya Maekawa exits the field as Hiroki Iikura enters on 62.
- 63' A stunning finish from Yuya Nakasaka — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 68' Shonan Bellmare fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 70' Time for substitution for Shonan Bellmare. Satoshi Tanaka is replaced by Shun Nakamura.
- 75' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 76' Vissel Kobe manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Noriaki Fujimoto is hanging Douglas on the field on 76 minute.
- 77' Yuta Goke makes way for Asahi Masuyama at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vissel Kobe.
- 78' The Shonan Bellmare bench stirs into life. Ryo Takahashi is withdrawn and Taiga Hata gets his opportunity.
- 83' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 88' Douglas has been relatively quiet despite scoring 51 goals in his last 367 appearances.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Vissel Kobe to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 6
- 19
-
8
Iniesta ↓ Yuya Nakasaka 41'
- 11
-
1
Daiya Maekawa ↓ Hiroki Iikura 62'
- 3
-
7
Yuta Goke ↓ Asahi Masuyama 77'
-
49
Douglas ↓ Noriaki Fujimoto 76'
- 5
- 17
Bench
-
18
Hiroki Iikura ↑ 62'
-
37
Asahi Masuyama ↑ 77'
-
31
Yuya Nakasaka ↑ 41'
- 20
-
9
Noriaki Fujimoto ↑ 76'
-
23
Tetsushi Yamakawa ↑ 46'
- 40
Shonan Bellmare Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 9
-
10
Naoki Yamada ↓ Welinton 70'
- 23
- 6
- 3
-
42
Ryo Takahashi ↓ Taiga Hata 78'
-
8
Kazunari Ono ↓ Kazuki Oiwa 78'
- 11
-
32
Satoshi Tanaka ↓ Shun Nakamura 70'
- 4
Bench
-
22
Kazuki Oiwa ↑ 78'
- 20
-
39
Welinton ↑ 70'
-
26
Taiga Hata ↑ 78'
-
25
Shun Nakamura ↑ 70'
- 31
-
27
Masaki Ikeda ↑ 46'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yoshinori Muto | 3 |
| Shuto Machino | 3 |
| Mitsuki Saito | 2 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 2 |
| Daiki Sugioka | 2 |
| Yuya Osako | 2 |
| Hirotaka Mita | 2 |
| Takahiro Ogihara | 2 |
Head to Head
Vissel Kobe Form
Shonan Bellmare Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Shonan Bellmare xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Vissel Kobe or Draw
76%
Draw or Shonan Bellmare
49%
Vissel Kobe or Shonan Bellmare
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vissel Kobe win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe
| Handicap | Vissel Kobe covers | Push | Shonan Bellmare covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 22% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Shonan Bellmare keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

