Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe Live Score and Live Stream

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In J-League action, Sanfrecce Hiroshima meet Vissel Kobe on August 20, with the match kicking off at 10:00 UTC.

2 months after their last meeting in J-League, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vissel Kobe prepare to meet again. In their last encounter, Vissel Kobe secured a 1-0 win. With victories over Albirex Niigata, Fujieda MYFC and Fagiano Okayama, Sanfrecce Hiroshima is on a roll, their next goal is to extend their streak with a victory over Vissel Kobe. Still, they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, having conceded goals in each of their last ten home matches. Before facing Vissel Kobe, Sanfrecce Hiroshima will face Gamba Osaka and Shimizu S-Pulse in J-League and Shimizu S-Pulse in Emperor Cup, all of which will test their form and squad depth before facing Vissel Kobe.

Vissel Kobe's form, in contrast to their opponent's recent successes, has been disappointing, approaching this match after a defeat to Barcelona in a friendly last Sunday. Their upcoming schedule leading up to Sanfrecce Hiroshima includes Yokohama FC and Machida Zelvia in J-League and Toyo University in Emperor Cup, games that could impact their momentum heading into the match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Their inability to keep a clean sheet has been evident, as they have been conceding goals for three consecutive matches now.

In this J-League showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vissel Kobe throughout the campaign. Sota Nakamura and Ryo Germain have been pivotal for Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s attack, combining to deliver important goals and assists. With four goals in J-League, Germain is Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s top scorer in the league, with Nakamura leading their creative tally in the league with six assists. Supporting them are Naoto Arai, Hayato Araki and Kosuke Kinoshita, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s attack.

Meanwhile, Vissel Kobe’s top finisher Taisei Miyashiro and Erik have played important roles in ensuring their attack remains effective. Miyashiro has emerged as Vissel Kobe’s leading scorer in J-League this season, netting nine goals, with Sasaki leading their creative tally in the league with five assists. Vissel Kobe’s offense has also been strengthened by Yuya Osako, Takahiro Ogihara and Yuki Honda, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

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Line-Ups

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Stats

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Head-to-head

Since May 2023, the teams have gone head-to-head six times. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have two wins to their name, Vissel Kobe three, while one match ended level. The most recent match between them was on July 2, 2025, in the J-League of Japan, where Vissel Kobe secured a 1-0 victory. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have scored five goals across these six encounters, while Vissel Kobe have scored six. So, overall, Vissel Kobe have the edge in head-to-head matches against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their recent history.

In J-League, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have played 24 matches, winning thirteen, drawing three and losing eight, scoring 29 goals at an average of 1.21 per match and conceding eighteen at a rate of 0.75 per match. Vissel Kobe have won fourteen of their 24 matches in J-League this season, with four draws and six defeats, scoring 34 goals, averaging 1.42 per match, while conceding 22, an average of 0.92 per match.

Recent Form

Sanfrecce Hiroshima's recent form includes three consecutive wins, including victories against Albirex Niigata, Fujieda MYFC and Fagiano Okayama in their last three outings, while Vissel Kobe are coming off a loss in their last match against Barcelona. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have recorded twelve wins, seven losses, and one draw, while Vissel Kobe have won fourteen of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing one.

Live Standings

As always, Japan J-League's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are currently 4th in the table with 42 points from 24 matches, while Vissel Kobe are 1st with 46 points from their 24 games.

Video Highlights

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