Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama F·Marinos, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama F·Marinos — J. League at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe.
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
- Yokohama F·Marinos 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Yoshiro Imamura
- Assistant 1 Isao Nishihashi
- Assistant 2 Hisao Manabe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Apr | Kashima Antlers | A | 5–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Albirex Niigata | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Apr | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Mar | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Vissel Kobe | A | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | Yokohama FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Mar | Kashima Antlers | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Vissel Kobe | Yokohama F·Marinos | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #18 |
| 35 | Points | 20 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 0 / 7 | W / D / L | 6 / 0 / 12 |
| 41 | Scored | 31 |
| 37 | Conceded | 35 |
| +4 | GD | -4 |
| 1.94 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 61% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Yokohama F·Marinos this season
Yokohama F·Marinos this season
Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts). Yokohama F·Marinos are 18th (20 pts).
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
Yokohama F·Marinos
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
3/2
46-60
5/1
61-75
3/2
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to NOEVIR Stadium Kobe that hosts another battle between Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F·Marinos.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F·Marinos are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 19' Koya Yuruki makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Vissel Kobe are in front.
- 24' Yokohama F·Marinos fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 28' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Yuya Osako makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 29' Against the run of play, Yuya Osako has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 30' The referee shows Vissel Kobe player a Yellow card on 30.
- 31' The referee calls foul for Mitsuki Saito. He receives a Yellow card.
- 33' Anderson Lopes does the damage! The net is bulging and Yokohama F.Marinos surge ahead!
- 38' Daiya Maekawa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F·Marinos are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' Kota Watanabe is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 47' Against the run of play, Kota Watanabe has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 48' Kota Watanabe doubles the advantage! 3-4 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 53' Yokohama F·Marinos are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 58' Vissel Kobe have won 467 goals from 444 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 63' 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.
- 66' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Hotaru Yamaguchi.
- 67' Vissel Kobe manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daiju Sasaki is hanging Haruya Ide on the field on 67 minute.
- 68' Another change for Yokohama F.Marinos made on 68 minute. Kota Mizunuma leaves to be changed by Yan Santos.
- 73' Haruya Ide is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Vissel Kobe tonight.
- 76' Jean Patric is ready to make an impact after coming on for Koya Yuruki at the 76 minute mark.
- 81' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 81 minutes.
- 82' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Anderson Lopes makes no mistake. 3-5!
- 85' Another change for Yokohama F.Marinos made on 85 minute. Riku Yamane leaves to be changed by Eduardo.
- 86' Fresh legs for Vissel Kobe! Iniesta comes on to replace Yoshinori Muto.
- 90' Yokohama F.Marinos manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kaina Yoshio is hanging Elber on the field on 90 minute.
- Yokohama F·Marinos celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Vissel Kobe Lineups
4-1-2-3Starting XI
- 10
-
11
Yoshinori Muto ↓ Iniesta 86'
- 24
- 19
-
18
Haruya Ide ↓ Daiju Sasaki 67'
- 1
- 16
- 5
-
14
Koya Yuruki ↓ Jean Patric 76'
- 23
- 15
Bench
- 3
- 29
-
8
Iniesta ↑ 86'
- 25
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↑ 67'
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 76'
- 3
- 28
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
Yokohama F·Marinos Lineups
4-2-1-3Starting XI
- 10
-
7
Elber ↓ Kaina Yoshio 90'
- 2
- 4
- 8
-
18
Kota Mizunuma ↓ Yan Santos 68'
- 6
-
11
Anderson Lopes ↓ Kenyu Sugimoto 90'
- 1
- 33
-
28
Riku Yamane ↓ Eduardo 86'
Bench
-
20
Yan Santos ↑ 68'
-
5
Eduardo ↑ 86'
-
41
Kenyu Sugimoto ↑ 90'
-
30
Takuma Nishimura ↑ 68'
- 21
-
25
Kaina Yoshio ↑ 90'
- 16
Coach
Kevin Muscat
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yoshinori Muto | 5 |
| Anderson Lopes | 5 |
| Teruhito Nakagawa | 4 |
| Marcos Junior | 4 |
| Takuma Nishimura | 3 |
| Yuya Osako | 3 |
| Koji Miyoshi | 2 |
| Edigar Junio | 2 |
Head to Head
Vissel Kobe Form
Yokohama F·Marinos Form
2023-04-22
Vissel Kobe
2–3
Yokohama F·Marinos
W
2023-04-15
Shonan Bellmare
1–1
Yokohama F·Marinos
D
2023-04-08
Yokohama F·Marinos
5–0
Yokohama FC
W
2023-04-01
Cerezo Osaka FC
2–1
Yokohama F·Marinos
L
2023-03-18
Yokohama F·Marinos
2–1
Kashima Antlers
W
2023-03-12
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
2–0
Yokohama F·Marinos
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.71
Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75
Yokohama F·Marinos xG
I would bet for:
Vissel Kobe or Yokohama F·Marinos 75% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Yokohama F·Marinos win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
60%
Draw or Yokohama F·Marinos
65%
Vissel Kobe or Yokohama F·Marinos
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.8%
1 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.6%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe
| Handicap | Vissel Kobe covers | Push | Yokohama F·Marinos covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 18% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Yokohama F·Marinos keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

