Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers: match statistics
Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Vissel Kobe played Kashima Antlers in J1 League (Japan). The match was played on 11 September 2026. Venue: NOEVIR Stadium Kobe. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Vissel Kobe: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Kashima Antlers: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Vissel Kobe scores 1.50 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Kashima Antlers scores 2.17 and concedes 1.83. League average: 3.00 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Vissel Kobe 33%, Kashima Antlers 67%. Over 2.5: Vissel Kobe 33%, Kashima Antlers 67%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Kashima Antlers has higher xG: 1.82 vs 1.43. Vissel Kobe: 11.7 shots per match, Kashima Antlers: 17.7.
Match halves
Vissel Kobe: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.67. Kashima Antlers: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.50.
Goals by minute
Vissel Kobe: 16-30 (2 goals). Kashima Antlers: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
J1 League: 3.00 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 0.50, BTTS 0%.
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 sit in 2nd place and have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 8 goals and conceding just 3 during that run. At home, the hosts average 2.00 goals per match, have yet to fail to score, and have lost 0% of their home fixtures. Kashima Antlers possess a highly dangerous attacking threat away from home, creating an average xG of 2.12 compared with Vissel Kobe’s 1.65 and attempting 20.67 shots per match. However, the visitors’ defence is a concern: they concede an average of 2.33 goals away from home despite limiting opponents to just 0.86 xG, indicating weaker defensive efficiency in key moments. Kashima have won 3 of their last 5 matches, but after a run of three consecutive victories, they suffered two defeats. Therefore, Vissel’s more consistent form and home advantage give the hosts a slight edge.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams have recorded BTTS in 67% of their league matches so far, above the league average of 60%. Kashima averages 2.67 goals per match, creates 2.12 xG, and registers 5.33 shots on target, while Vissel Kobe are yet to keep a clean sheet, strongly supporting an away goal. The hosts average 1.67 goals with 1.52 xG, while Kashima concede 2.33 goals per away match. The teams’ last five matches weaken the signal, as BTTS occurred in only 40% of their games, although Kobe still averaged 1.6 goals and Kashima 2.0. The visitors’ attacking advantage and both defences’ season-long vulnerability make a Goal/Goal scenario more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Kashima averages 2.67 goals away from home, with an average xG of 2.12, while Vissel Kobe concedes an average of 1.33 goals at home and allows 1.48 xG against. The hosts create chances worth an average of 1.52 xG, while Kashima’s defense allows just 0.86 xG, which is why their projected goal tally is lower at 1.15. Despite Kobe’s improved defense recently, conceding 3 goals in five matches, Kashima scored 10 goals over the same period and continued to generate 1.75 xG per game. At least two goals were scored in 67% of Kobe’s matches and in all of Kashima’s away fixtures so far, clearly supporting Over 1.5 goals. The Over 2.5 line remains more evenly balanced, as it landed in only 40% of Kobe’s last five matches, making Over 1.5 the safest value angle.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal points to Vissel Kobe leading at the break and holding on to win: in their last five matches, the hosts have won 80% of their games and led at half-time in 60%. Over the same period, Kobe averaged 0.8 goals scored and only 0.2 conceded before the break, while Kashima scored 0.4, conceded 0.8, and were ahead after 45 minutes in just 20% of their matches. The hosts are also enjoying the better current run, with four consecutive wins following a single defeat, whereas the visitors have lost two of their last five games. Kashima remain dangerous after the interval, averaging 1.6 goals scored in second halves, while their season xG stands at 2.12 compared with Kobe’s 1.52. Therefore, a significant share of the probability is assigned to outcomes involving a draw or an away win in the second half of the HT/FT market.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Vissel Kobe | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.46 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Vissel Kobe is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Vissel Kobe · 1.8 pts / match - Kashima Antlers
Goals— how 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.
Kashima Antlers is 45% better for: goals scored per match.
1.5 goals / match - Vissel Kobe · 2.17 goals / match - Kashima Antlers
Vissel Kobe is 173% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.67 goals / match - Vissel Kobe · 1.83 goals / match - Kashima Antlers
Vissel Kobe scores in 83% of matches (5 of 6 matches), while Kashima Antlers keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 matches).
Kashima Antlers scores in 83% of matches (5 of 6 matches), while Vissel Kobe keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Vissel Kobe
Over / Under - Kashima Antlers
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when 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 is 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / match - Vissel Kobe · 1.17 pts / match - Kashima Antlers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vissel Kobe - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Kashima Antlers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Vissel Kobe
Kashima Antlers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (J1 League).
Teams vs league
| Vissel Kobe | Liga | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.17 | 3.00 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 60% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 57% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 23% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 72% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 83% | • 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Vissel Kobe 0 - 1 - 1 Kashima Antlers. Average goals 0.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers?
The J1 League match finished Vissel Kobe 2:1 Kashima Antlers. 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 Kashima Antlers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Vissel Kobe won 0, Kashima Antlers won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers?
Vissel Kobe score 1.50 goals per game on average and Kashima Antlers 2.17. The J1 League average is 3.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Vissel Kobe's matches and 67% of Kashima Antlers's.
What form are Vissel Kobe and Kashima Antlers in?
Over the last 5 games Vissel Kobe have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Kashima Antlers 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.