Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On May 6, Sanfrecce Hiroshima were hosting Vissel Kobe in the J-League of Japan. With the match ending 1-1, the tie has been decided in a penalty shootout, where Vissel Kobe won by realizing five shots while Sanfrecce Hiroshima scored only four from the spot.

Mutsuki Kato scored the first goal of the game on the 42nd minute of the match, tipping the balance in Sanfrecce Hiroshima's favor. Ren Komatsu then scored, making the final score 1-1.

The spotlight turns to the field where the upcoming face-off sees Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vissel Kobe prepare to meet again, a month after the previous J-League match which Vissel Kobe won 2-1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima head into this encounter off the back of a defeat to Fagiano Okayama on May 2, hoping to recover their form. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last three matches in a row.

Vissel Kobe's current performances leave more to be desired in the same manner, as they prepare for this match after a loss to Gamba Osaka in the J-League on May 2, unable to secure a win in their last three games. Their defense has shown cracks, with goals conceded across four consecutive away matches.

This J-League encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vissel Kobe throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s offensive unit, guided by Bartosch Gaul, has leaned on Akito Suzuki, their main scorer, and Shunki Higashi, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s top scorer in J-League, Suzuki, has three goals this season, while also being their most creative player, providing three assists in the league so far. Adding further support are Ryo Germain, Hayao Kawabe and Kosuke Kinoshita, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Vissel Kobe’s Daiju Sasaki and top finisher Ren Komatsu have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Michael Skibbe’s guidance, remains effective. Komatsu leads Vissel Kobe’s scoring charts in J-League this season with three goals, as Sasaki continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with three assists. Katsuya Nagato, Yoshinori Muto and Gotoku Sakai have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Vissel Kobe’s attack.

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AI Prediction

Our AI kicks off with a pre-match prediction for Sanfrecce Hiroshima–Vissel Kobe, and as the game progresses, it refines those predictions continuously based on live developments. According to pre-match data, the model suggested that Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s victory was the most likely outcome, rated at 38%, while a draw was at 36% and Vissel Kobe’s victory was at 26%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Vissel Kobe in real time.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima kicked off the game with Keisuke Osako, Sho Sasaki, Taichi Yamasaki, Tsukasa Shiotani, Shunki Higashi, Yotaro Nakajima who got substituted by Takaaki Shichi on the 81st minute, Hayao Kawabe, Shuto Nakano, Sota Nakamura who got substituted by Akito Suzuki on the 81st minute, Mutsuki Kato who got substituted by Ryo Germain on the 72nd minute and Kosuke Kinoshita as starters, with Issei Ouchi, Takaaki Shichi, Naoki Maeda, Motoki Ohara, Shimon Kobayashi, Daiki Suga, Yusuke Chajima, Akito Suzuki and Ryo Germain on the bench.

Vissel Kobe's starting eleven were Shuichi Gonda, Katsuya Nagato who got substituted by Diego on the 66th minute, Matheus Thuler, Tetsushi Yamakawa who got substituted by Caetano on the 90th minute, Gotoku Sakai, Yosuke Ideguchi, Yuya Kuwasaki who got substituted by Mitsuki Hidaka on the 71st minute, Makoto Mitsuta who got substituted by Ren Komatsu on the 46th minute, Daiju Sasaki who got substituted by Rikuto Hirose on the 46th minute, Yuya Osako and Yoshinori Muto, with Daiya Maekawa, Caetano, Rikuto Hirose, Boniface Nduka, Diego, Yuta Goke, Kento Hamasaki, Mitsuki Hidaka and Ren Komatsu on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 2.27 - 0.84
• Ball Possession: 58 - 42
• Big Scoring Chances: 4 - 2
• Total Attempts: 21 - 9
• Shots On Target: 7 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 8 - 1
• Shots in the Box: 13 - 6
• Shots from Outside the Box: 8 - 3
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 8 - 6
• Corners: 6 - 1
• Throw-Ins: 41 - 22
• Saves: 1 - 6
• Free Kicks: 6 - 8
• Offsides: 0 - 2
• Passes into Final Third: 168 - 99
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 114 - 56
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 22 - 11
• Tackles: 17 - 11
• Completed Tackles: 16 - 6
• Total Crosses: 24 - 13
• Successful Crosses: 4 - 5
• Interceptions: 5 - 14
• Clearances: 19 - 41

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Yosuke Ideguchi, Matheus Thuler, Sota Nakamura and Taichi Yamasaki were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Over five meetings since February 2025, the teams have each had their moments. Sanfrecce Hiroshima claimed victory once while Vissel Kobe four times. The most recent match between them was on March 27, 2026, in the J-League of Japan, where Vissel Kobe secured a 2-1 victory. Across these five head-to-head matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have scored three goals, while Vissel Kobe have netted six. Overall, Vissel Kobe hold a stronger head-to-head record against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in recent meetings.

This season in J-League, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have recorded six wins, zero draws, and six losses in sixteen matches, scoring 23 goals, averaging 1.44 per match, while conceding 21, an average of 1.31 per match. Vissel Kobe have won seven of their fifteen matches in J-League this season, with zero draws and three defeats, netting 25 goals (1.67 per match) and conceding 22 (1.47 per match).

Recent Form

Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s previous game resulted in a loss against Fagiano Okayama., while Vissel Kobe are coming off a loss in their last match against Gamba Osaka. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have claimed eleven victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn two times, while over their most recent twenty games, Vissel Kobe have claimed twelve victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn one time.

Live Standings

As always, Japan J-League's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are currently 5th in the table with 24 points from sixteen matches, while Vissel Kobe occupy 2nd spot with 28 points in fifteen matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vissel Kobe in real time. You can watch the goals by Mutsuki Kato and Ren Komatsu as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Vissel Kobe are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.