Vissel Kobe have been better than Sagan Tosu so far this season, but every fixture begins at 0-0. Here's all the facts and figures you require prior to kickoff:
- Vissel Kobe have the fewest conceded goals (14) in J-League
It's no vacation for neither Vissel Kobe nor Sagan Tosu as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Vissel Kobe form and stats
Vissel Kobe have performed here at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe this season with 6 wins from 10 J-League matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 2 games and lost 2.
Vissel's previous match was a Emperor Cup game also played at their own stadium, finishing 5-2 against Jubilo Iwata. The home team hope to to repeat that performance.
A strong away win before that one, visiting Albirex Niigata and winning 1-0.The Vissel Kobe fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 18 goals in 10 league matches. Vissel have only conceded 7 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Sagan Tosu form and stats
As the visiting team in J-League matches, Sagan Tosu have produced an overall stat of 4-2-3 so far. Sagan Tosu love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.
This match can not go any worse than the previous one, a Emperor Cup home loss versus Roasso Kumamoto with 3-4 on the scoreboard.
Prior to that match, a home win 2-1 against Cerezo Osaka in the J-League.Sagan Tosu are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 15 times in 9 away games so far. It's worth mentioning that 8 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Sagan are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 8 times in 9 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Vissel Kobe have won all of the 4 most recent matches against this opponent. Something to take note of?Sagan Tosu - Vissel Kobe 0-1 was the end result in these sides' last h2h game, played this season.
Top Goalscorers
  Y. Ōsako 13 goals |  Y. Muto 8 goals |   Y. Naganuma 6 goals |
Vissel Kobe missing players
Sagan Tosu missing players
| Vissel Kobe | Sagan Tosu | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 19 | 10 | 4 | Played | P | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| 12 | 6 | 3 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 38 | 18 | 7 | Scored | S | 3 | 15 | 28 |
| 14 | 7 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 8 | 24 |
| 95% | 90% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 89% | 95% |
| 74% | 70% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 67% | 70% |
| 53% | 40% | 25% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 44% | 45% |
| 32% | 30% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 22% | 25% |
| 16% | 20% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 22% | 15% |
| 42% | 30% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 44% | 55% |
| 53% | 60% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 33% | 30% |
| 11% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 20% |
| 4.8 | 5.8 | 5.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| 5.5 | 5.9 | 4.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.5 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 12.1 | 12.4 | 11.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.5 | 8.2 | 9.3 |
| 4.9 | 5.2 | 4.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| 40% | 35% | 39% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 48% | 44% |
| 12.2 | 12 | 14.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 16.5 | 16.9 | 16.3 |
| 3.4 | 3.2 | 4.2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 5.6 | 5.8 |
- Vissel Kobe have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Vissel Kobe have the fewest conceded goals (14) in J-League
- Vissel Kobe have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (4) in J-League
- Vissel Kobe have the most clean sheets (6) at home in J-League
- Vissel Kobe have the the best goal difference (+24) in J-League
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 20 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 44 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 43 |
| 2 | Vissel Kobe | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 7 | 24 | 40 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 39 |
| 4 | Urawa Reds | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 27 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 37 |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 28 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 32 |
| 6 | Kashima Antlers | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 30 |
| 7 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 30 |
| 8 | Sagan Tosu | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 29 |
| 9 | Kawasaki Frontale | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 28 |
| 10 | Consadole Sapporo | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 41 | 39 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 21 | 2 | 27 |
| 11 | Tokyo | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 | -3 | 26 |
| 12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 26 |
| 13 | Gamba Osaka | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 22 | -10 | 23 |
| 14 | Albirex Niigata | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -8 | 21 |
| 15 | Kyoto Sanga | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 22 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | -8 | 20 |
| 16 | Kashiwa Reysol | 20 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 30 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -13 | 14 |
| 17 | Yokohama | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 40 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 21 | -26 | 14 |
| 18 | Shonan Bellmare | 20 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 26 | 43 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -17 | 13 |
