Saturday , 14 November 2026

Vissel Kobe vs Urawa Red Diamonds, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Vissel Kobe
0 – 1
Full Time
Urawa Red Diamonds
Sat 11 Mar 2023 · 05:00 UTC NOEVIR Stadium Kobe 21,223 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 21' Atsuki Ito
Gotoku Sakai 64' Y
Y 71' Takahiro Sekine

Overview

Match Preview

Vissel Kobe vs Urawa Red Diamonds — J. League at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe.

Match Details

  • Referee Yuichi Nishimura
  • Assistant 1 Takumi Takagi
  • Assistant 2 Hiroyoshi Iwata

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

11
6
8
Vissel Kobe 25 games · Avg 2.6 goals Urawa Red Diamonds
Last 5 meetings
2023-03-11 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Urawa Red Diamonds 2022-06-26 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Urawa Red Diamonds 2022-02-23 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–2 Vissel Kobe 2021-10-02 Vissel Kobe 5–1 Urawa Red Diamonds 2021-05-22 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–0 Vissel Kobe

Recent Form

Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Mar Urawa Red Diamonds H 0–1 L
04 Mar Gamba Osaka H 4–0 W
25 Feb Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 3–1 W
18 Feb Avispa Fukuoka H 1–0 W
05 Nov Yokohama F.Marinos H 1–3 L
29 Oct Kawasaki Frontale A 1–2 L
Urawa Red Diamonds
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Mar Vissel Kobe A 1–0 W
04 Mar Cerezo Osaka FC H 2–1 W
25 Feb Yokohama F.Marinos A 0–2 L
18 Feb FC Tokyo A 0–2 L
05 Nov Avispa Fukuoka H 1–1 D
29 Oct Yokohama F.Marinos A 1–4 L

Season Stats

Vissel Kobe Urawa Red Diamonds
#1 Position #16
35 Points 25
18 Played 18
11 / 0 / 7 W / D / L 7 / 0 / 11
41 Scored 37
37 Conceded 37
+4 GD +0
1.94 PPG 1.39
61% Win % 39%

Key Stats

48% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
48% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
38% Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
23% Clean Sheets
Urawa Red Diamonds this season

Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts). Urawa Red Diamonds are 16th (25 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Vissel Kobe
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
5/1
61-75
3/6
76+
7/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Urawa Red Diamonds
0-15
1/1
16-30
5/3
31-45
4/6
46-60
1/2
61-75
4/7
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Vissel Kobe
Yuya Osako 6 G
Yoshinori Muto 4 G 2 A
Ren Komatsu 3 G
Katsuya Nagato 2 G 1 A
Yuta Goke 2 G
Urawa Red Diamonds
Matheus Savio 5 G 1 A
Minamino Harumi 4 G
Takuro Kaneko 3 G 6 A
Hiiro Komori 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Vissel Kobe is hosting Urawa Red Diamonds for another epic battle.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yoshinori Muto made 349 appearances and scored 49 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Maciej Skorza will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' Urawa Red Diamonds fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 21' What composure from Atsuki Ito! The Japan international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 26' named a 4-1-2-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 31' Vissel Kobe 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.
  • 36' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 41' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Vissel Kobe and Urawa Red Diamonds are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Vissel Kobe in their 4-1-2-3 trying to find a way past Urawa Red Diamonds's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 56' Sweden international David Moberg-Karlsson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 61' Another substitution for Urawa Red Diamonds to replace David Moberg-Karlsson by Takahiro Sekine on 61 minute.
  • 64' Vissel Kobe player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 67' Vissel Kobe ring the changes. Koya Yuruki has done his job and it is now time for Daiju Sasaki to step up.
  • 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Takahiro Sekine on 71.
  • 73' Bryan Linssen gets the nod from Urawa Red Diamonds. He replaces Shinzo Koroki and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Vissel Kobe — Toya Izumi on, Leo Osaki off on 77 minutes.
  • 78' The supporters are chanting for Toya Izumi. He replaces Leo Osaki on 78 minute.
  • 80' Tomoaki Okubo makes way for Kaito Yasui at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Urawa Red Diamonds.
  • 85' With 0 assists to his name this season, Bryan Linssen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Vissel Kobe.
  • 90' Over 90 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • Vissel Kobe will have plenty to reflect on. Urawa Red Diamonds were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Vissel Kobe Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takayuki Yoshida

Urawa Red Diamonds Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Maciej Skorza

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yoshinori Muto 5
Iniesta 3
Shinzo Koroki 2
Yuya Osako 2
Yuki Muto 2
Hotaru Yamaguchi 2
Yuki Muto 2
Kai Shibato 1

Head to Head

2023-03-11 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Urawa Red Diamonds 2022-06-26 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Urawa Red Diamonds 2022-02-23 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–2 Vissel Kobe 2021-10-02 Vissel Kobe 5–1 Urawa Red Diamonds 2021-05-22 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–0 Vissel Kobe

Vissel Kobe Form

2023-03-11 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2023-03-04 Vissel Kobe 4–0 Gamba Osaka W 2023-02-25 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1–3 Vissel Kobe W 2023-02-18 Vissel Kobe 1–0 Avispa Fukuoka W 2022-11-05 Vissel Kobe 1–3 Yokohama F.Marinos L 2022-10-29 Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 Vissel Kobe L

Urawa Red Diamonds Form

2023-03-11 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Urawa Red Diamonds W 2023-03-04 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2023-02-25 Yokohama F.Marinos 2–0 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2023-02-18 FC Tokyo 2–0 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2022-11-05 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–1 Avispa Fukuoka D 2022-10-29 Yokohama F.Marinos 4–1 Urawa Red Diamonds L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.02 Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 Urawa Red Diamonds xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Vissel Kobe45% Draw25% Urawa Red Diamonds30%
Actual: Urawa Red Diamonds win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.45
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Vissel Kobe or Draw
71%
Draw or Urawa Red Diamonds
55%
Vissel Kobe or Urawa Red Diamonds
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vissel Kobe37% Draw41% Urawa Red Diamonds22%
Actual: Urawa Red Diamonds win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
6.5%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 0
5.8%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe

Handicap Vissel Kobe covers Push Urawa Red Diamonds covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 15% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 20% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 14% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Urawa Red Diamonds keeps clean sheet
14% ✗

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