Vissel Kobe vs Tokyo Verdy, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vissel Kobe vs Tokyo Verdy — J. League at Noevir Stadium.
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Tokyo Verdy 18 games · 28 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | Tokyo Verdy | H | 4–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Aug | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Aug | Yokohama FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–4 | L |
| 20 Sep | Fagiano Okayama FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 15 Sep | FC Tokyo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Aug | Yokohama FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Aug | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Aug | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Vissel Kobe | Tokyo Verdy | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #15 |
| 35 | Points | 28 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 0 / 7 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 41 | Scored | 29 |
| 37 | Conceded | 32 |
| +4 | GD | -3 |
| 1.94 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 61% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season
Tokyo Verdy this season
Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts). Tokyo Verdy are 15th (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vissel Kobe
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Tokyo Verdy
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Tokyo Verdy gets underway.
- 5' Tokyo Verdy seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yuya Osako makes it 1-0.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Tokyo Verdy is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 28' The referee calls foul for Yuya Kuwasaki. He receives a card.
- 31' It’s a booking for Tokyo Verdy player. Hiroto Taniguchi gets a card.
- 36' Vissel Kobe are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Tokyo Verdy backline.
- 38' Brilliant from the ! Taisei Miyashiro makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 38.
- 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Vissel Kobe and Tokyo Verdy are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' Tokyo Verdy ring the changes. Yuan Matsuhashi has done his job and it is now time for Yuta Arai to step up.
- 51' That is a card for Tokyo Verdy. Yosuke Uchida will be fuming at that decision.
- 55' What a moment for Erik! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
- 57' The whistle greets Rei Hirakawa as he departs to be replaced by Kosuke Saito.
- 62' A quiet spell here at Noevir Stadium. Tokyo Verdy seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 63' The referee shows Tokyo Verdy player a card on 63.
- 67' The Japan Taisei Miyashiro breaks the deadlock on 67 minutes. 4-0!
- 69' Another substitution for Tokyo Verdy to replace Hayato Hirao by Issei Kumatoriya on 69 minute.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Yoshinori Muto. He replaces Haruya Ide on 70 minute.
- 75' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 76' A tactical swap from Vissel Kobe — Ren Komatsu on, Yuya Osako off on 76 minutes.
- 81' It is a substitution in Tokyo Verdy team. Koki Morita is replaced by Soma Meshino on 81 minute.
- 86' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Vissel Kobe and Tokyo Verdy are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 87' The Vissel Kobe bench stirs into life. Erik is withdrawn and Nanasei Iino gets his opportunity.
- Vissel Kobe celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Yuya Osako ↓ Ren Komatsu 76'
-
27
Erik ↓ Nanasei Iino 87'
- 24
- 41
- 6
-
18
Haruya Ide ↓ Yoshinori Muto 70'
- 1
-
9
Taisei Miyashiro ↓ Koya Yuruki 76'
- 4
-
25
Yuya Kuwasaki ↓ Klismahn 70'
- 15
Bench
-
11
Yoshinori Muto ↑ 70'
- 31
- 26
-
14
Koya Yuruki ↑ 76'
- 30
-
2
Nanasei Iino ↑ 87'
-
77
Klismahn ↑ 70'
- 50
-
29
Ren Komatsu ↑ 76'
Tokyo Verdy Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Rei Hirakawa ↓ Kosuke Saito 57'
- 14
- 6
-
7
Koki Morita ↓ Soma Meshino 81'
- 1
-
19
Yuan Matsuhashi ↓ Yuta Arai 46'
- 2
- 3
-
71
Hayato Hirao ↓ Issei Kumatoriya 69'
- 26
Bench
-
8
Kosuke Saito ↑ 57'
- 9
- 15
- 21
-
20
Soma Meshino ↑ 81'
- 17
-
40
Yuta Arai ↑ 46'
-
25
Issei Kumatoriya ↑ 69'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Taisei Miyashiro | 2 |
| Yuya Osako | 1 |
| Erik | 1 |
| Hotaru Yamaguchi | 1 |
| Thuler | 1 |
| Tetsushi Yamakawa | 1 |
| Koya Yuruki | 1 |
Head to Head
Vissel Kobe Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.91
Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Tokyo Verdy xG
I would bet for:
Vissel Kobe to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Vissel Kobe or Draw
84%
Draw or Tokyo Verdy
39%
Vissel Kobe or Tokyo Verdy
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vissel Kobe win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
11.3%
2 – 0
11.3%
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8.1%
3 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.1%
0 – 1
4.5%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe
| Handicap | Vissel Kobe covers | Push | Tokyo Verdy covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 24% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Tokyo Verdy keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

