Match report
Vissel Kobe beat Kashima 5–0 at Noevir Stadium, Kobe in J1 League. Y. Muto opened the scoring in the 14th minute. Vissel Kobe have 3 wins in their last 5, while Kashima have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽Y. Muto
14'
⚽Y. Gokeassist M. Thuler
29'
⚽Y. Osakoassist Y. Goke
37'
2H
Caetano
51'
⚽Y. Kuwasaki
52'
⇄R. Komatsu↓ K. Nagato
66'
66'
⇄R. Ogawa↓ R. Araki
68'
Leo Ceara
⚽K. Nagatoassist Y. Ideguchi
75'
Y. Kuwasaki
85'
⇄D. Maekawa↓ Y. Osako
85'
85'
⇄T. Yamada↓ Leo Ceara
Momentum
VK
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Match info
TournamentJ1 League · Japan · Tier 1
Kick-offMay 30, 2026 · 05:00
VenueNoevir Stadium, Kobe
Attendance41,404 / 50,493 (82%)
RefereeA. Ikeuchi
Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
65Ball possession %35
3.9Expected goals (xG)0.6
17Total shots10
10Shots on target3
5Shots off target5
4Blocked shots1
11Corner kicks4
3Offsides3
10Fouls13
1Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves5
555Passes489
79Pass accuracy %77
16Tackles16
Player of the match
Y. Ideguchi
7.9
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 |
European qualification Relegation
J1 League
2026Kashima2-1Vissel KobeChampions League
2024Kashima0-2Vissel KobeDomestic Cup
2023Vissel Kobe3-2KashimaJ1 League
2022Kashima1-0Vissel Kobe