Match report
Vissel Kobe and Gamba Osaka shared the points in a 2–2 draw at Vissel Kobe Stadium in J1 League. M. Hidaka opened the scoring in the 55th minute. Vissel Kobe have 3 wins in their last 5, while Gamba Osaka have 2 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
22'
R. Hatsuse
2H
⚽M. Hidakaassist Caetano
55'
⇄R. Ubong↓ K. Hamasaki
64'
64'
⇄J. Ichimori↓ Y. Fujimoto
66'
⚽S. Kurataassist S. Fukuoka
N. Iino
71'
⚽K. Hamasaki
78'
⇄D. Maekawa↓ M. Hidaka
83'
83'
⇄M. Higashiguchi↓ S. Kurata
89'
⚽Y. Fujimoto
Momentum
KOB
⚽⚽⚽⚽
GOS
Match info
TournamentJ1 League · Japan · Tier 1
Kick-offMar 18, 2026 · 18:00
VenueVissel Kobe Stadium
Attendance47,968 / 50,493 (95%)
RefereeA. Taylor (Eng)
FIFA ranking
#8·
#15
#8·#15Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
51Ball possession %49
1.9Expected goals (xG)2.1
15Total shots10
7Shots on target4
6Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
8Corner kicks5
3Offsides2
11Fouls12
2Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
2Goalkeeper saves5
525Passes483
78Pass accuracy %78
15Tackles17
Player of the match
R. Hirose7.9Lineups
KOB 4-3-37.01Formation7.214-3-3 GOS
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 31:11 | +20 | 45 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  FC Tokyo | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 32:18 | +14 | 37 | WWWWL |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 28:22 | +6 | 37 | WWWWL |
| 4 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 26:28 | -2 | 28 | WLWLL |
| 5 |  Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 22:26 | -4 | 28 | WLWWL |
| 6 |  Urawa | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 25:22 | +3 | 25 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 28:31 | -3 | 20 | LLWLW |
| 8 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 22:24 | -2 | 20 | LWLLW |
| 9 |  Mito Hollyhock | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 23:39 | -16 | 18 | LWLWL |
| 10 |  JEF United Chiba | 18 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 18:34 | -16 | 12 | LLLLL |
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 29:25 | +4 | 35 | LWLWW |
| 2 |  Cerezo Osaka | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 30:21 | +9 | 31 | LWLWW |
| 3 |  Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 33:31 | +2 | 31 | WLWWL |
| 4 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31:23 | +8 | 30 | LWWLW |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31:25 | +6 | 28 | WLWLW |
| 6 |  Fagiano Okayama | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 26:29 | -3 | 26 | WLWWL |
| 7 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 23:25 | -2 | 24 | WWLWL |
| 8 |  Kyoto Sanga | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 22:28 | -6 | 23 | LWLLW |
| 9 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21:29 | -8 | 21 | LWLLW |
| 10 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21:31 | -10 | 21 | WLLWL |
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