Japan - J1 LeagueNOEVIR Stadium KobeData current as of August 31, 2026

Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka: match statistics

Vissel Kobe crest
Vissel Kobe
1 : 0half-time 0:0
Cerezo Osaka crest
Cerezo Osaka

Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Vissel Kobe played against Cerezo Osaka in J1 League (Japan). The game was played on August 29, 2026. Venue: NOEVIR Stadium Kobe. Final score: 1:0.

Recent form

Vissel Kobe has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.33 points per game. Cerezo Osaka has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Vissel Kobe scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.00. Cerezo Osaka scores 1.00 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 3.00 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 33% of Vissel Kobe's games and 33% of Cerezo Osaka's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 67%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Vissel Kobe has the higher season xG average, 1.13 to 1.08 per game. Vissel Kobe takes 9.3 shots per game, while Cerezo Osaka takes 8.7.

First-half and second-half trends

Vissel Kobe leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Cerezo Osaka leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.33 after halftime.

When the teams score

Vissel Kobe's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). For Cerezo Osaka, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

J1 League games average 3.00 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Vissel Kobe have a clear attacking edge at home: they average 2 goals per match, register 13 shots and create chances worth 1.57 xG. Cerezo Osaka are yet to score away from home, with an average xG of just 0.78; the visitors manage only one shot on target per game and have failed to score in 100% of their away matches. The hosts are not flawless defensively either, conceding an average of 2 goals at home from opponents’ 1.61 xG, which increases Cerezo’s chances of ending their scoring drought. Although Osaka have won 4 of their last 5 matches overall, their only away game so far ended in a 0:3 defeat. Vissel Kobe’s superior chance quality and finishing efficiency at home point towards a narrow home victory.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The strongest signal for BTTS - No comes from Cerezo Osaka’s attacking form: in away data, the team averages 0.0 goals, has failed to convert any scoring chances, and has not scored a single goal. Vissel Kobe keeps a clean sheet in 50% of its home matches, conceding just 0.5 goals per game there, which further limits the visitors’ chances. The hosts should create more danger, averaging 1.5 goals and 4.5 shots on target per home game compared with Cerezo’s 1.0 shot on target away from home. The last five matches provide a slightly better picture of the visitors, who averaged 1.4 goals, yet BTTS - Yes occurred in only 20% of Vissel’s matches and 40% of Cerezo’s. Although the two sides’ average xG over their last five matches is similar—1.13 and 1.14—the risk of another Cerezo goalless game remains greater than the probability of both teams scoring.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Vissel Kobe average 1.5 goals scored and only 0.5 conceded at home, while Cerezo Osaka have yet to score away and concede an average of 3.0. Their broader form is more evenly matched: in their last five matches, Kobe scored 1.6 goals and Cerezo 1.4, while both teams conceded 1.0 goal per game. At the same time, their average xG over their last five appearances stands at just 1.13 and 1.14, while Kobe and Cerezo matches finished Over 2.5 goals in 40% and 60% of cases, respectively. However, the strongest signal comes from the 3.5 line: both teams have so far recorded 100% of their matches Under this mark, making Under 3.5 the most likely selection.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Vissel Kobe have a clearly superior season record: they have won 100% of their matches, scoring an average of 1.5 goals and conceding just 0.5, whereas Cerezo have lost 100% of their games, averaging 0.0 goals scored and 3.0 conceded. The hosts were leading at the break in 50% of their matches, while the visitors were behind at half-time in their previous game and conceded an average of 2.0 goals before the interval. Kobe’s advantage is also evident in chance creation: they average 4.5 shots on target compared with Cerezo’s 1.0, while the visitors’ xG is just 0.78. However, the visitors’ recent form has been strong, with 4 wins in their last 5 matches and an average of 1.2 goals scored before half-time, so some probability is assigned to draw or Cerezo-lead scenarios. Nevertheless, the combination of home advantage, a stronger defense and Cerezo’s very poor current record most strongly supports the scenario of Vissel Kobe leading at half-time and securing the win at the final whistle.

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Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

44Possession (%)56
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
12Shots13
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
6Shots on target3
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
1.5xG1.51
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
4Corners9
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
44Dangerous attacks67
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
13Fouls11
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
2Cards1
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
1Goals scored / game1
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
1Goals allowed / game1.33
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
56%Average possession58%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
2Shots on target / game3.33
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9.33Shots per game8.67
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
2Shots on target3.33
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
10.7%Shot conversion11.5%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
56%Possession58%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
1.13xG for1.08
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
1.2xG against1.52
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka

Shooting quality

Vissel Kobe: BalancedCerezo Osaka: Balanced
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
Accuracy (shots on target)21%38%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.500.30

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Cerezo Osaka is 50% better for: last-5 form.

1.33 pts / game - Vissel Kobe · 2 pts / game - Cerezo Osaka

Vissel Kobe
WDL
Season result split
33% W33% R33% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-1-1
1.33 pts / game · goal difference 0
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-1
1.33 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 at home
0-1-0
D
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.13Opponent xG: 1.20BTTS: 33%Over 2.5: 33%
Cerezo Osaka
WLW
Season result split
67% W0% R33% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-1
Last 5 away
0-0-1
L
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.3xG: 1.08Opponent xG: 1.52BTTS: 33%Over 2.5: 67%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Vissel Kobe is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.

1 goals / game - Vissel Kobe · 1.33 goals / game - Cerezo Osaka

Vissel Kobe scoring profile: strong

Vissel Kobe scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Cerezo Osaka keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).

Cerezo Osaka scoring profile: strong

Cerezo Osaka scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Vissel Kobe keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).

3Goals scored (season)3
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
3Goals conceded (season)4
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
2Average goals per game2.33
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
3Goals scored (last 5)3
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
3Goals conceded (last 5)4
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka

How often they score at least...

67%1 goal67%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
33%2 goals33%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
0%3 goals0%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
0%4 goals0%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal67%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
33%2 goals33%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
0%3 goals33%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
0%4 goals0%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

59%
League average

Goal patterns

33%BTTS at half-time33%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
33%BTTS in both halves0%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
33%Scored in both halves0%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka

BTTS and goal count

33%Min. 3 goals and BTTS33%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS33%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
33%BTTS - last 533%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time67%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time33%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka

2nd half

33%Min. 1 goal after half-time67%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
33%Min. 2 goals after half-time0%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Vissel Kobe - half-time state
33% leading33% draw33% trailing
Cerezo Osaka - half-time state
33% leading33% draw33% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.33Points per game (1st half)1.33
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
0.67Goals scored (1st half)0.67
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
0.67Goals conceded (1st half)1
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
1.33Average goals (1st half)1.67
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
33%Clean sheet before half-time33%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
33%No goal before half-time67%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka

After half-time (2nd half)

1Points per game (2nd half)1.33
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
0.33Goals scored (2nd half)0.33
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
0.33Goals conceded (2nd half)0.33
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
0.67Average goals (2nd half)0.67
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
67%Clean sheet after half-time67%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka
67%No goal after half-time67%
Vissel KobeCerezo Osaka

Vissel Kobe - second-half results

0% W100% R0% P
4
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.33
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.3

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Cerezo Osaka - second-half results

33% W33% R33% P
4
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
4
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.33
PPG before half-time
Lead holding203%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.7

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Vissel Kobe - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.331.00
Goals scored / game0.70.3
Goals allowed / game0.70.3
Average goals per game1.30.7
1 goal100%33%
2 goals33%33%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet33%67%
No goal33%67%
Goal difference00
Half-time: 33% leading - 33% draw - 33% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 100% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 33% - Half-time goals total: 2
Cerezo Osaka - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.331.33
Goals scored / game0.70.3
Goals allowed / game1.00.3
Average goals per game1.70.7
1 goal67%67%
2 goals67%0%
3 goals33%0%
Clean sheet33%67%
No goal67%67%
Goal difference-10
Half-time: 33% leading - 33% draw - 33% trailing
2nd half: 33% won - 33% draw - 33% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 33% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Vissel Kobe
ScoredConceded
0
1
0-15
1
0
16-30
1
1
31-45
0
0
46-60
0
1
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Cerezo Osaka
ScoredConceded
0
1
0-15
2
0
16-30
0
2
31-45
0
0
46-60
1
1
61-75
0
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.17
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.2 : 1.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
72%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
33%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+39%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
45%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
11%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 9 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Vissel Kobe

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.07
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.07
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.13
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.20
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
67%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
67%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

Cerezo Osaka

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.44
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.11
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+2.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.08
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.19
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
67%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
89%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (J1 League).

Teams vs league

Vissel KobeLigaCerezo Osaka
Average goals per game 2.003.00 2.33
Both teams scored 33%59% 33%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 33%59% 67%
Clean sheets 33%24% 33%
Goal before half-time 100%76% 67%
Goal after half-time 33%79% 67%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.00
Average goals per game
59%
Both teams scored
59%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
24%
Clean sheets
1.50
Home goals / game
1.50
Away goals / game
+0%
Home attack advantage
+0%
Home defensive advantage
+12%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
50%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
50%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
9%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Vissel KobeYellow cardRen Komatsu
  2. Cerezo OsakaSubstitutionOn: Thiago Eduardo de AndradeOff: Yumeki Yokoyama
  3. Vissel KobeGoalRen Komatsu
  4. Cerezo OsakaSubstitutionOn: Lucas FernandesOff: Takumi Nakamura
  5. Vissel KobeSubstitutionOn: Yuya KuwasakiOff: Yuan Iwamoto
  6. Cerezo OsakaYellow cardLucas Fernandes
  7. Vissel KobeYellow cardYuta Goke
  8. Vissel KobeSubstitutionOn: Mitsuki HidakaOff: Ren Komatsu
  9. Vissel KobeSubstitutionOn: Issei TakahashiOff: Katsuya Nagato

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Vissel Kobe's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Cerezo Osaka. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Cerezo Osaka
1 : 1
Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe
1 : 3
Cerezo Osaka

FAQ

What was the result of Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka?

The J1 League match finished Vissel Kobe 1:0 Cerezo Osaka. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Vissel Kobe and Cerezo Osaka?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Vissel Kobe won 0, Cerezo Osaka won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka?

Vissel Kobe score 1.00 goals per game on average and Cerezo Osaka 1.00. The J1 League average is 3.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Vissel Kobe's matches and 33% of Cerezo Osaka's.

What form are Vissel Kobe and Cerezo Osaka in?

Over the last 5 games Vissel Kobe have a 1-1-1 record (1.33 points per game) and Cerezo Osaka 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.