J1 League Regular Season - 6
Nagoya Grampus 0 - 3 FT Vissel Kobe
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Komatsu (K. Nagato) 12'
HT
46' ↓ T. Morishima ↑S. Mori
46' ↓ Y. Asano ↑R. Izumi
Y. Ideguchi (D. Sasaki) 58'
62' ↓ Y. Yamagishi ↑T. Kikuchi
62' ↓ Y. Sato ↑Y. Kimura
↓ R. Komatsu ↑Y. Osako 75'
78' ↓ T. Hara ↑K. Nagai
81' Marcus Vinicius
↓ Y. Goke ↑Diego 84'
↓ T. Ogihara ↑M. Hidaka 84'
K. Nagato 88'
↓ R. Hirose ↑Caetano 90'+1
↓ K. Nagato ↑K. Yamada 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
D. Schmidt 
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
52
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Midfielders
Marcus Vinicius
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Asano 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
S. Inagaki 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
T. Takamine
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
67
Passes
8
Duels
K. Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
T. Morishima 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Y. Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
A. Pisano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Nogami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Mikuni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Izumi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
K. Shiihashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kikuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Nagai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vissel Kobe
Goalkeepers
S. Gonda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Hirose
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Yamakawa 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
M. Thuler
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
K. Nagato 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.6
Rating
Midfielders
Y. Goke 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
T. Ogihara
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Y. Ideguchi 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
Forwards
Y. Muto
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
R. Komatsu
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
6.6
Rating
D. Sasaki
MAGNET
56
Activity
56
Activity
40
Passes
16
Duels
BENCH
D. Maekawa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Nduka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caetano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Inui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hidaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Hamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Osako
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2026 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 3 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 06/15/2025 | Vissel Kobe | 2 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Noevir Stadium |
| 02/22/2025 | Nagoya Grampus | 2 - 2 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 07/20/2024 | Vissel Kobe | 3 - 3 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
| 05/03/2024 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 2 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 11/25/2023 | Vissel Kobe | 2 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
03/14/2026
06/15/2025
02/22/2025
07/20/2024
05/03/2024
11/25/2023
Nagoya Grampus Win
Vissel Kobe Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Clinical Masterclass Keeps Vissel Kobe at the Summit
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. A ruthless display of attacking efficiency exposed the tactical gap between the league leaders and the chasing pack on a difficult afternoon at Toyota Stadium.
The Early Warning Sign
Toyota Stadium was silenced almost before the home fans could settle into their seats. Vissel Kobe arrived with a clear tactical blueprint, and R. Komatsu executed it perfectly with a clinical twelfth-minute opener. The Intensity was completely off the charts during this opening phase, turning the pitch into a frantic shooting gallery as the visitors relentlessly pressed high up the pitch. While Nagoya Grampus technically edged possession with fifty-three percent of the ball, it was a completely hollow metric. They were forced into endless lateral passes while the league leaders carved straight through their defensive lines, launching a staggering twenty-one shots over the course of the ninety minutes. The early goal completely dismantled the hosts' pre-match strategy, forcing them to chase shadows against a side brimming with title-winning confidence.
Breaking the Resistance
The middle period of the match became a fascinating duel of attrition. The home side desperately tried to restore some Balance to the proceedings, relying heavily on their goalkeeper to keep their faint hopes alive. Daniel Schmidt put on an absolute clinic between the posts, single-handedly turning away wave after wave of pressure to finish with six spectacular saves. However, relying on one man's heroics is rarely a sustainable game plan against top-tier opposition. The dam finally burst just before the hour mark. Y. Ideguchi found the crucial pocket of space and doubled the visitors' advantage, effectively breaking the spirit of the home crowd. Despite attempting fourteen shots of their own and generating an expected goals tally north of two, the hosts lacked that ruthless finishing touch in the final third, finding only frustration against a well-drilled away defence.
Sealing the Statement Win
With the result beyond doubt, the final stages served only to underline the vast gulf in class on the day. The visitors continued to apply suffocating corner pressure, refusing to sit back and protect their lead. K. Nagato, who had been an absolute menace all afternoon, finally got his deserved reward by slamming home an eighty-eighth-minute strike to seal the three-nil rout. This was a massive statement performance from the pacesetters, extending their impressive run of form and solidifying their grip on first place. For the hosts, dropping to five losses on the season raises serious questions about their ability to hang with the genuine contenders in the J1 League. The tactical disparity was glaring; this match served as a harsh reality check, confirming that holding the ball means nothing if you cannot punch a hole through the opposition's defensive block.
Key Questions
What made Katsuya Nagato the Man of the Match?
Nagato delivered a complete performance, registering a late goal and a crucial assist while dictating play with three key passes from the flank.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
J1 Title Implications on the Line
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. League leaders Vissel Kobe face a stern test of their title credentials against a dangerous Nagoya Grampus side desperate to stay in the race.
The Setup
The air at Toyota Stadium will be thick with tension as the J1 League title race heats up. Vissel Kobe arrive sitting comfortably at the summit, boasting a frightening Form rating fueled by a dominant four-match winning streak. Fifth-placed Nagoya Grampus have been far more erratic, alternating between wins and losses, but their attacking threat remains undeniably potent. The Balance of this fixture is incredibly tight, elevating the Stakes for a home side that simply cannot afford to let the gap to first place widen any further.
Key Battle
The match could well be decided by two exceptional attacking talents working to breach stubborn defensive lines. Nagoya's Yuya Yamagishi has been pivotal in the final third, expertly finding pockets of space to exploit. He will be matched in intensity by Kobe's veteran forward Yoshinori Muto, whose relentless link-up play and finishing are essential for the visitors. With top-tier Stars on display, whichever forward line maximizes their limited chances will likely tilt the balance.
Our Prediction
Expect Kobe to dictate the tempo early, methodically testing Nagoya's defensive organization. However, the visitors' flawless away pedigree makes them slight favorites. We anticipate a tense, highly tactical affair where a late strike from the away side secures a narrow but crucial victory.