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Vissel Kobe

Vissel Kobe

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2 - 3
HT: 1 - 1
Pens: 3 - 5
Wednesday 18 March
Gamba Osaka

Gamba Osaka

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Vissel KobeTimelineGamba Osaka
1st Half
Komatsu R. (Thuler M.)
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6'
Hummet D.
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23'
2nd Half
Hamasaki K.Out: Diego
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46'
Ideguchi Y.
46'
Meshino R.Out: Welton
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59'
Skibbe M.
64'
Mito R.Out: Suzuki T.
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72'
Okunuki K.Out: Jebali I.
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73'
Uchino K.Out: Sasaki D.
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73'
Inui T.Out: Goke Y.
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73'
Hatsuse R.
80'
Yamashita R. (Hummet D.)
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83'
Jean PatricOut: Ideguchi Y.
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86'
Minamino H.Out: Hummet D.
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89'
Yamada K.Out: Hirose R.
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90'
Ikegaya G.Out: Yamashita R.
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90'
Jean Patric (Hamasaki K.)
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90+4'
Penalties
Minamino H.(Penalty)
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1'
Thuler M. (Penalty missed)
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1'
Meshino R.(Penalty)
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2'
Ogihara T.(Penalty)
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2'
Abe S.(Penalty)
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3'
Jean Patric(Penalty)
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3'
Okunuki K.(Penalty)
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4'
Nagato K.(Penalty)
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4'
Miura G.(Penalty)
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5'

Top stats

1.84Expected goals (xG)1.91
44%Ball possession56%
14Total shots14
3Shots on target8
3Big chances3
6Corner kicks3
65% (212/324)Passes79% (341/433)
1Yellow cards1

Shots

1.84Expected goals (xG)1.91
1.72xG on target (xGOT)1.89
14Total shots14
3Shots on target8
9Shots off target4
2Blocked shots2
13Shots inside the box9
1Shots outside the box5
1Hit the woodwork0
1Headed goals0

Attack

3Big chances3
6Corner kicks3
25Touches in opposition box24
0Accurate through passes1
1Offsides4
19Free kicks8

Passes

65% (212/324)Passes79% (341/433)
44% (32/72)Long passes38% (20/52)
55% (58/105)Passes in final third72% (108/149)
33% (9/27)Crosses50% (6/12)
0.70Expected assists (xA)1.50
25Throw ins27

Defense

8Fouls19
79% (15/19)Tackles64% (7/11)
67Duels won51
26Clearances40
7Interceptions5
0Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

6Goalkeeper saves1
1.89xGOT faced1.72
-0.11Goals prevented-0.28
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
11.75
X3.54
24.35

Recommended Bet

Home Win
Stake: High (8/10)
81
Opp. Value

Key Factors

⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 39% on target vs Away 42% on target
Standings: Home GD +5 (11pts) vs Away GD +0 (11pts)
Sofascore Stats: Home superiority - Best: Attack (+18), Discipline (+31)

donut_small Win Probabilities

70%
17%
14%
Vissel Kobe
Draw
Gamba Osaka

Match Preview

Vissel Kobe will challenge Gamba Osaka in a J1 League match at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe on March 18, 2026 (GMT).

Vissel Kobe holds the top spot in the standings with 11 points, while Gamba Osaka trails closely behind in 3rd place, also with 11 points.

Vissel Kobe has displayed dominance at home, securing 5 wins in their last 6 home matches.

On the other hand, Gamba Osaka has had a string of draws, with 3 draws in their last 6 away matches across all leagues.

In their recent head-to-head encounters, Vissel Kobe has shown strength with a 50% win rate in the last 6 matches against Gamba Osaka.

With both teams looking to maintain their positions in the league, the upcoming clash will be a test of skill and strategy.

The algorithm prediction favors Vissel Kobe, giving them a 39% probability of securing a victory in this matchup.

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 5 / 6 matches
Vissel KobevsGamba Osaka

radarTeam Profile

Vissel Kobe
Gamba Osaka
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
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56Attack38
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66Defense56
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38Possession52
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53Efficiency64
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35Creativity32
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67Discipline36

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

8Goals Scored7
3Goals Conceded7
2Clean Sheets2
11Big Chances14
7Big Chances Missed10

gps_fixedShooting

80Total Shots79
23Shots on Target34

swap_horizPassing & Possession

54.8%Avg Possession57.8%
2,191Total Passes2,831
77.8%Pass Accuracy77.4%

shieldDefending

64Tackles98
43Interceptions44
18Saves20
53.2%Duels Won49.3%

gavelDiscipline

41Fouls76
4Yellow Cards7
1Red Cards2
18Offsides10

analyticsOther

29Corners28
15Successful Dribbles40
0Errors Leading to Goal3
7.05Avg Rating6.83

League Standings Context

For Vissel Kobe

PosTeamPWDLPts
1Vissel Kobe531111
2Sanfrecce531111

For Gamba Osaka

PosTeamPWDLPts
2Sanfrecce531111
3Gamba Osaka623111
4Kyoto Sanga62229

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

41.5/ 85.9
Dangerous Attacks
55.6/ 95.3
39.0%
Shots on Target
42.0%
10.5
Total Shots
13.0
55.0%
Possession
62.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.7
Goals Scored / Match
1.8
0.7
Goals Conceded / Match
0.8

Head-to-Head Summary

3
Vissel Kobe Wins
50%
2
Draws
33%
1
Gamba Osaka Wins
17%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketVissel KobeGamba Osaka
Over 1.5 Goals
67%10/15
87%13/15
Over 2.5 Goals
40%6/15
47%7/15
Both Teams to Score
33%5/15
60%9/15
* Based on last 15 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Vissel Kobe

ACL
Vissel Kobe
2 - 1
FC Seoul
Jp1
Vissel Kobe
2 - 1
Avispa Fukuoka
Jp1
Vissel Kobe
2 - 0
V-Varen Nagasaki
ACL
Vissel Kobe
2 - 0
FC Seoul
ACL
Vissel Kobe
2 - 2
Chengdu Qianbao
ACL
Vissel Kobe
1 - 0
Ulsan Hyundai

Home Games: Vissel Kobe

ACL
Vissel Kobe
2 - 1
FC Seoul
Jp1
Vissel Kobe
2 - 1
Avispa Fukuoka
Jp1
Vissel Kobe
2 - 0
V-Varen Nagasaki
ACL
Vissel Kobe
2 - 0
FC Seoul
ACL
Vissel Kobe
2 - 2
Chengdu Qianbao
ACL
Vissel Kobe
1 - 0
Ulsan Hyundai

Last 6: Gamba Osaka

Jp1
Sanfrecce
2 - 0
Gamba Osaka
AFC
Ratchaburi FC
1 - 1
Gamba Osaka
Jp1
Fagiano Okayama
1 - 2
Gamba Osaka
AFC
Pohang Steelers
1 - 1
Gamba Osaka
Jp1
Cerezo Osaka
0 - 0
Gamba Osaka
AFC
Eastern AA
0 - 5
Gamba Osaka

Away Games: Gamba Osaka

Jp1
Sanfrecce
2 - 0
Gamba Osaka
AFC
Ratchaburi FC
1 - 1
Gamba Osaka
Jp1
Fagiano Okayama
1 - 2
Gamba Osaka
AFC
Pohang Steelers
1 - 1
Gamba Osaka
Jp1
Cerezo Osaka
0 - 0
Gamba Osaka
AFC
Eastern AA
0 - 5
Gamba Osaka

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