Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama F.Marinos, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama F.Marinos — J. League at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe.
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Yokohama F.Marinos 18 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
57%
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
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
1/2
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Yokohama F.Marinos
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/3
76+
2/1
■ 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 |
Yokohama F.Marinos
| Kaina Tanimura | 6 G | 1 A |
| Miidera Shin | 2 G | |
| Taisei Inoue | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Vissel Kobe to score. At the same time, Yokohama F.Marinos does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Vissel Kobe is showing some good football. However, Vissel Kobe are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Yokohama F.Marinos started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' The travelling Yokohama F.Marinos supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 19' Brilliant from the ! Koya Yuruki makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 19.
- 24' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F.Marinos are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 28' Against the run of play, Yuya Osako has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 29' What a moment for Yuya Osako! That strike on 29 puts his side firmly in control.
- 30' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mitsuki Saito.
- 31' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mitsuki Saito on 31 minutes.
- 33' Anderson Lopes doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 38' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F.Marinos are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 43' Eduardo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 444 appearances.
- 45' Kota Watanabe has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 47' Kota Watanabe is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
- 48' Yokohama F.Marinos is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kota Watanabe on 45.
- 53' Haruya Ide has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 10 cards already picked up this season.
- 58' Gotoku Sakai needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 63' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 66' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Hotaru Yamaguchi on 66 minutes.
- 67' Daiju Sasaki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Haruya Ide on 67 minute.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Yan Santos. He replaces Kota Mizunuma on 68 minute.
- 73' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 76' The Vissel Kobe bench stirs into life. Koya Yuruki is withdrawn and Jean Patric gets his opportunity.
- 81' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 82' What a moment for Anderson Lopes! That strike on 82 puts his side firmly in control.
- 85' The Yokohama F.Marinos manager makes a substitution. Riku Yamane departs to be replaced by Eduardo.
- 86' A tactical swap from Vissel Kobe — Iniesta on, Yoshinori Muto off on 86 minutes.
- 90' Fresh legs for Yokohama F.Marinos! Kaina Yoshio comes on to replace Elber.
- 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 |
| Marcos Junior | 4 |
| Teruhito Nakagawa | 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.

