Vissel Kobe
NOEVIR Stadium Kobe · Est. 1966
Vissel Kobe's 2026 J1 League Campaign
Vissel Kobe clinched the top spot in the 2026 J1 League, finishing first with 35 points from 18 matches. Their record was an intriguing mix of 11 wins and 7 losses — not a single draw to be found, suggesting they prefer their matches decisive rather than dull. They netted 29 goals while conceding 25, leaving them with a modest goal difference of +4, hinting at some nail-biting encounters rather than comfortable strolls.
Throughout the campaign, Kobe’s form was a rollercoaster, featuring a season-best winning streak of four games. They were more dominant at home, winning 7 matches and scoring 19 goals, compared to 5 wins and 15 goals on the road. Defensively, they kept six clean sheets in total, splitting them unevenly between home and away fixtures.
Looking ahead, Vissel Kobe will aim to build on this spirited and slightly edgy performance. The challenge will be to find more consistency and perhaps sprinkle in a few draws to steady the ship without sacrificing their attacking verve.
Points trajectory
Manager
M. Skibbe
Germany
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
J1 League table
Vissel Kobe's 2026 J1 League Form
Vissel Kobe's 2026 campaign has been a bit of a rollercoaster, with a patchy mix of wins and losses but no draws to speak of. Their streakiest run saw them notch up four consecutive victories, showing they can really hit their stride when everything clicks. However, seven defeats in 18 matches suggest that consistency is still a challenge, particularly with losses both at home and away.
Interestingly, Vissel Kobe have dropped points solely through losses rather than draws, which is unusual and hints at a style that favours going for the win rather than settling for a stalemate. Their goal difference of +4 reflects a slightly leaky defence balanced by a decent attack, scoring 34 times but conceding 27. All told, they’re leading the pack, but their form suggests a few more bumps in the road ahead before they wrap up the title.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Biggest results
- Biggest home win5-0
- Biggest away win1-4
- Biggest home loss0-3
- Biggest away loss5-0
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Team Intelligence
Form & Record▾
Last 20 competitive
Injuries▾
No current injuries reported
Advanced Metrics▾
Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in 4 of last 5 games
Conceded in 2 of last 5 games
Clean sheet in 3 of last 5 games
Won 3 of last 5 games
Lost 1 in a row
Drew 1 of last 5 games
Failed to score in their last 1 games
Vissel Kobe's Home and Away Form in J1 League 2026
Vissel Kobe display a clear home advantage in the J1 League 2026 campaign. With 19 of their 34 goals scored at home, they show a stronger attacking presence on familiar turf compared to 15 away. Defensively, they concede fewer goals at home (11) than on the road (16), reinforcing their solidity when playing in front of their own fans.
Clean sheets also highlight this contrast: four at home versus just two away. While they have suffered three home defeats, their five away losses indicate that their defence is more vulnerable when travelling. Overall, the numbers suggest Vissel Kobe are a team that thrives by asserting control at home but faces more challenges away, making home matches crucial to their title charge.
Fipster's Record with Vissel Kobe
Fipster is still building its record on Vissel Kobe in the 2026 J1 League campaign, having yet to register a scored prediction for the club. With no stars, ticks, or misses to report, the model remains a fresh voice on their fortunes this season. Given Vissel Kobe's position at the top of the table, it will be interesting to see how Fipster's insights develop as the season progresses.
Venue
NOEVIR Stadium Kobe
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Daiya MaekawaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 |  R. UbongGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 71 |  Shūichi GondaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  Nanasei IinoDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 |  Matheus ThulerDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  Tetsushi YamakawaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 |  DiegoDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  CaetanoDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  Rikuto HiroseDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 |  Gōtoku SakaiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 |  T. IwanamiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 43 |  K. YamadaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 80 |  Boniface NdukaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  Yuta GokeMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  Takahiro OhgiharaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  Yosuke IdeguchiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  Daiju SasakiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 |  Takashi InuiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  Haruya IdeMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  Yuya KuwasakiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 |  Kento HamasakiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 |  Kakeru YamauchiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 38 |  J. UraMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 44 |  Mitsuki HidakaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  Yuya OsakoAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  Yoshinori MutoAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 |  Makoto MitsutaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 |  Jean PatrickAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 |  Ren KomatsuAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 35 |  N. TominagaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 40 |  Kotaro UchinoAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 41 |  Katsuya NagatoAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 53 | H. WatanabeAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
