J1 League Gameweek 2
Vissel Kobe 2 - 0 FT V-varen Nagasaki
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⚡ Form
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⚖️ Balance
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Hotaru Yamaguchi 13'
25' G. Sakai
42' D. Sasaki (G. Sakai)
HT
Ryosuke Shindo 51'
53' Yosuke Ideguchi
Yusei Egawa 55'
↓ R. Yamasaki ↑N. Campbell 61'
↓ Y. Egawa ↑H. Onaga 61'
61' ↓ Diego ↑Jean Patric
↓ M. Hasegawa ↑T. Matsumoto 61'
74' ↓ R. Komatsu ↑H. Ide
74' ↓ Y. Muto ↑K. Hamasaki
↓ Y. Iwasaki ↑T. Kasayanagi 75'
90' ↓ Y. Ideguchi ↑Y. Goke
90' ↓ G. Sakai ↑B. Nduka
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vissel Kobe
Goalkeepers
Daiya Maekawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gotoku Sakai 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Tetsushi Yamakawa 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
69%
Duel Win %
Matheus Thuler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Katsuya Nagato 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Yoshinori Muto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Yosuke Ideguchi 
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
56
Passes
6
Duels
Yuya Kuwasaki 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Diego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Daiju Sasaki
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Ren Komatsu
MAGNET
46
Activity
46
Activity
22
Passes
24
Duels
BENCH
Shuichi Gonda 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
João Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rikuto Hirose
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Boniface Nduka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Goke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takashi Inui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruya Ide
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Hamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Patrick 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
Masaaki Goto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ryosuke Shindo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayato Teruyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusei Egawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Midfielders
Diego Pituca
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
67
Passes
5
Duels
S. Yoneda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hotaru Yamaguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Motoki Hasegawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Yuto Iwasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Matheus Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryogo Yamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Go Hatano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kazuki Kushibiki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Tadokoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takashi Sawada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hijiri Onaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riku Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsubasa Kasayanagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Norman Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2026 | V-varen Nagasaki | 2 - 2 (PEN 3-2) | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Peace Stadium |
| 02/13/2026 | Vissel Kobe | 2 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Noevir Stadium |
| 10/06/2018 | Vissel Kobe | 1 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Noevir Stadium Kobe |
| 07/18/2018 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 1 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Stadium |
| 04/18/2018 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 2 | Vissel Kobe | J-League Cup | transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki |
| 03/07/2018 | Vissel Kobe | 2 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J-League Cup | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
| 09/15/2013 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 2 | Vissel Kobe | J2 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Sports Park Athletics Stadium |
| 06/22/2013 | Vissel Kobe | 2 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
05/17/2026
02/13/2026
10/06/2018
07/18/2018
04/18/2018
03/07/2018
09/15/2013
06/22/2013
Vissel Kobe Win
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Vissel Kobe
V-varen Nagasaki
Vissel Kobe
V-varen Nagasaki
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Masterclass in Control at Noevir Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. Vissel Kobe cemented their place at the J1 League summit with a ruthlessly efficient first-half display that V-varen Nagasaki simply could not answer.
Early Dominance
The home side wasted no time establishing their rhythm at Noevir Stadium. With a solid 55% share of the ball, Vissel Kobe controlled possession and immediately pinned V-varen Nagasaki deep into their own half. The Balance of the match was overwhelmingly skewed towards the hosts, reflecting their status at the very top of the J1 League table. A staggering 19 total shots painted a picture of a relentless attacking siege, as the visitors struggled to string passes together or relieve the mounting pressure. Nagasaki's defensive setup was tested to its absolute limits, facing wave after wave of coordinated attacks. The sheer volume of chances created by the league leaders made it abundantly clear that a breakthrough was merely a matter of time in this thoroughly one-sided opening phase.
Sakai Pulls the Strings
The inevitable breakthrough arrived in the 25th minute, sparked by the sheer brilliance of G. Sakai. His crucial opening goal broke the deadlock and forced a shell-shocked Nagasaki side to reconsider their conservative shape. The Intensity briefly spiked as the visitors desperately tried to respond and push up the pitch, but they were continuously stifled, managing a mere four shots throughout the entire contest. Just before the halftime whistle blew, Sakai turned provider, setting up D. Sasaki in the 42nd minute to expertly double the advantage. This rapid sequence of events showcased the clinical edge that has defined Kobe's title race ambitions this season. It was a flawless 45 minutes of football that effectively ended the contest before the teams even headed into the tunnel.
A Professional Finish
The second half was a masterclass in professional game management from the league leaders. Thuler marshalled the backline with an outstanding performance, ensuring Kobe’s clean sheet remained pristine and neutralizing any fleeting counter-attacks. The hosts suffocated any lingering hope of a miraculous comeback by maintaining relentless territorial dominance and forcing nine corners, keeping the play far from their own penalty area. This composed 2-0 victory keeps Vissel Kobe firmly in the driver's seat of the J1 League title race, adding another three points to their impressive tally. Meanwhile, V-varen Nagasaki remain anchored in the middle of the pack, searching for answers and an attacking identity after a thoroughly gruelling afternoon where they were entirely outclassed from start to finish.
Key Questions
What made Gotoku Sakai the Man of the Match?
G. Sakai scored the crucial opening goal in the 25th minute and assisted D. Sasaki's strike, registering a 9.2 rating in a completely dominant display.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Kobe's Title Charge Meets Nagasaki Resistance
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. League leaders Vissel Kobe can cement their championship credentials with another ruthless display on home turf.
The Setup
The title race is blazing hot in the J1 League, and Vissel Kobe look utterly relentless right now. Boasting five wins from six matches at Noevir Stadium, their massive Form rating tells the story of a team peaking at exactly the right moment. The Stakes could not be higher for the hosts, who sit comfortably at the summit with 25 points and their eyes firmly on the trophy. Visitors V-varen Nagasaki arrive sitting in eighth place. While the overall Balance suggests a mismatched affair, the visitors possess enough individual brilliance to make Kobe sweat if the hosts dare to get complacent.
Key Battle
All eyes will be on Yoshinori Muto leading the line for the home side. He is currently putting up phenomenal numbers across our Stars metrics. His task is to break down a Nagasaki setup that relies heavily on Matheus Jesus to transition the ball rapidly up the pitch. If Muto gets isolated in favorable matchups, expect fireworks.
Our Prediction
We expect a comfortable home victory. Kobe's offensive rhythm is simply too overwhelming at the moment. Coupled with Daiya Maekawa acting as a brick wall between the posts—having proven his shot-stopping pedigree all season—Nagasaki will struggle to find a genuine breakthrough. Expect a fast start from the hosts to secure the crucial three points early.