Yokohama F·Marinos vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Yokohama F·Marinos vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at Nissan Stadium.
- Yokohama F·Marinos 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Sep | Kashima Antlers | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Sep | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Aug | Yokohama FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 19 Aug | FC Tōkyō | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Sep | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | FC Tōkyō | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Yokohama F·Marinos | Vissel Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #1 |
| 20 | Points | 35 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 0 / 12 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 31 | Scored | 41 |
| 35 | Conceded | 37 |
| -4 | GD | +4 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 1.94 |
| 33% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Yokohama F·Marinos this season
Yokohama F·Marinos this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
Yokohama F·Marinos are 18th (20 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Vissel Kobe have won 467 goals from 444 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Takuma Nishimura is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Yokohama F·Marinos so far.
- 20' Brazil international Elber has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 23' What a moment for Yuya Osako! That strike on 23 puts his side firmly in control.
- 28' It looks surprising Yokohama F·Marinos does not make any changes. Nanasei Iino has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 32' It’s a booking for Vissel Kobe player. Takahiro Ogihara gets a card.
- 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. Yokohama F·Marinos must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 42' GOAL! Yoshinori Muto fires home to make it 0-2!
- 47' Yokohama F·Marinos are deployed in a 4-2-1-3 today, looking to exploit space against Vissel Kobe's 4-1-2-3 shape.
- 52' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jun Ichimori suffering a number of foals already.
- 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 61' The referee shows Vissel Kobe player a card on 61.
- 62' It’s a booking for Yokohama F.Marinos player. Ryotaro Tsunoda gets a card.
- 67' Mizuki Arai has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 68' Jean Patric is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yuya Osako at the 68 minute mark.
- 69' The whistle greets Takuma Nishimura as he departs to be replaced by Tae-Hee Nam.
- 71' Vissel Kobe make a change. Ryo Hatsuse trudges off to be replaced by Thuler on 71 minutes.
- 74' A change in the Yokohama F.Marinos ranks — Katsuya Nagato exits the field as Kaina Yoshio enters on 74.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Mizuki Arai. He replaces Daiju Sasaki on 78 minute.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Jean Patric. He receives a card.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Kota Mizunuma. He replaces Kota Watanabe on 81 minute.
- 86' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kevin Muscat might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 87' A tactical swap from Vissel Kobe — Balint Vecsei on, Takahiro Ogihara off on 87 minutes.
- Vissel Kobe celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Yokohama F·Marinos Lineups
4-2-1-3Starting XI
- 7
- 20
- 2
- 5
- 30
- 27
- 6
- 11
- 1
- 33
- 28
Bench
- 23
- 21
- 25
- 18
- 19
- 14
- 29
Coach
Kevin Muscat
Vissel Kobe Lineups
4-1-2-3Starting XI
-
10
Yuya Osako ↓ Jean Patric 68'
- 11
- 24
- 33
-
19
Ryo Hatsuse ↓ Thuler 71'
- 1
- 5
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↓ Mizuki Arai 78'
- 23
- 2
- 15
Bench
-
3
Thuler ↑ 71'
- –
- 40
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 68'
-
–
Balint Vecsei ↑ 87'
-
20
Mizuki Arai ↑ 78'
- 44
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anderson Lopes | 5 |
| Yoshinori Muto | 5 |
| Teruhito Nakagawa | 4 |
| Marcos Junior | 4 |
| Yuya Osako | 3 |
| Takuma Nishimura | 3 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 2 |
| Noriaki Fujimoto | 2 |
Head to Head
Yokohama F·Marinos Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.64
Yokohama F·Marinos xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Yokohama F·Marinos or Vissel Kobe 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Yokohama F·Marinos or Draw
65%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
61%
Yokohama F·Marinos or Vissel Kobe
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vissel Kobe win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.5%
0 – 1
5.5%
0 – 0
5.4%
2 – 0
5.1%
0 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Yokohama F·Marinos
| Handicap | Yokohama F·Marinos covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Yokohama F·Marinos keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
20%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

