Football Result
Takahiro Ogihara 40'
Daiju Sasaki 90'+6'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
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Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
Kashiwa Reysol
Draws
Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe secured a 3-1 victory over Kashiwa Reysol in their Japanese J.League match at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium. The game, played on May 31, 2025, saw Vissel Kobe defying the AI's pre-game prediction of a Kashiwa Reysol win. Thuler opened the scoring for Vissel Kobe in the 18th minute, followed by Takahiro Ogihara in the 40th minute, giving them a 2-0 lead at halftime. Kashiwa Reysol's Wataru Harada pulled one back in the 26th minute, but Daiju Sasaki sealed the win for Vissel Kobe with a goal in the 90+6th minute.
Despite Kashiwa Reysol dominating possession with 65%, Vissel Kobe proved more clinical, converting their chances effectively. Vissel Kobe had 12 total shots compared to Kashiwa Reysol's 9, though both teams had a similar number of shots on target (3 and 2, respectively). The match also saw more yellow cards being shown to Vissel Kobe players (3) compared to Kashiwa Reysol (1), indicating a more aggressive approach from the winning side.
The AI model did not expect a balanced game, and its prediction of a Kashiwa Reysol win (47.2% probability) proved incorrect, highlighting the unpredictable nature of football. The result suggests that Vissel Kobe's attacking prowess overcame Kashiwa Reysol's possession-based game.
Looking at recent form, Kashiwa Reysol's victory against Yokohama F. Marinos stands out, but their inconsistency is evident with a loss to Machida Zelvia and a recent draw against Yokohama FC. Vissel Kobe, on the other hand, has been somewhat inconsistent as well, losing some matches they were favored to win.
Kashiwa Reysol's next match is at home against Kyoto Sanga on June 21st. Their recent head-to-head record shows a lot of draws, suggesting a potentially tight contest. Vissel Kobe will face Nagoya Grampus at home on June 15th, a team they have had mixed results against in recent encounters. Analyzing past results reveals that previous matches between Kashiwa Reysol and Vissel Kobe have been closely contested affairs.
On May 31, 2025, Kashiwa Reysol will face Vissel Kobe at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium in a highly anticipated J.League match. Despite Vissel Kobe having a slightly stronger team rating (0.586 vs 0.451), AI predicts a 47.2% probability of Kashiwa Reysol securing a home victory, against Vissel Kobe's 26.2% win chance. Kashiwa Reysol's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one loss, and a draw in their last five games. Vissel Kobe, also with recent mixed results, will be relying on their key midfielder, Hotaru Yamaguchi, to control the game's tempo. However, Kashiwa Reysol's tenacious defense, led by veteran center-back Tatsuya Masushima, could prove difficult to break down. The AI suggests a tightly contested match is in store, with a draw still a significant possibility (26.7%).