The J1 League match between Vissel Kobe and Sagan Tosu will take place at Misaki Park Stadium on Sunday at 3:30 pm IST.
Vissel Kobe aims to maintain their pursuit of the top position in the J1 League as they face Sagan Tosu at Noevir Stadium Kobe on Sunday. Currently in second place, Vissel Kobe has accumulated 40 points from their first 19 matches. On the other hand, Sagan Tosu occupies a mid-table position, currently sitting in eighth place.
Vissel Kobe is closing in on their first-ever J1 League title, sitting just three points behind leaders Yokohama F Marinos with a game in hand. Their impressive defensive performance, conceding the fewest goals in the division (14), has been key to their success. They recently secured a 1-0 victory over Albirex Niigata, with Yuya Osako finding the back of the net. Vissel Kobe has significantly improved from last season’s 13th-place finish. They have a strong record against their upcoming opponent, winning the last four meetings without conceding a goal, including a 1-0 win in the previous encounter this season. Confidence is high as Vissel Kobe aims to continue their title push.
Sagan Tosu faces a tough challenge against Vissel Kobe, but they have shown promise in recent form, gathering 10 points from their last five games, the third-highest in the division. Inconsistency has been an issue for Sagan, as they have yet to win consecutive J1 league matches this season. However, they have improved with two wins in their last three games, including a dominant 6-0 victory over Shonan Bellmare in their latest away outing. Sagan Tosu remains 10 points behind third-placed Nagoya, still within reach of AFC Champions League qualification. Unfortunately, they suffered a 4-3 defeat to Roasso Kumamoto in the Emperor’s Cup round of 16, conceding a late equalizer.
Vissel Kobe probable starting lineup: Maekawa, Sakai, Thuler, Osaki, Hatsuse, Saito, Sasaki, Yamaguchi, Muto, Yuruki, Osako
Sagan Tosu probable starting lineup: Park, Harada, Hwang, Yamazaki, Kikuchi, Tezuka, Kawahara, Naganuma, Horigome, Iwasaki, Yokoyama
Vissel Kobe
| Opponents | Score |
| Iwata | 5-2 (W) |
| Albirex Niigata | 1-0 (W) |
| Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 1-1 (D) |
| Avispa Fukuoka | 3-0 (W) |
| Yokohoma FC | 1-3 (L) |
Sagan Tosu
| Opponents | Score |
| Kumamoto | 3-4 (L) |
| Cerezo Osaka | 2-1 (W) |
| Urawa Reds | 1-2 (L) |
| Shonan Bellmare | 6-0 (W) |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 1-6 (L) |
| Result | Score |
| Vissel Kobe beat Sagan Tosu | 1-0 |
| Vissel Kobe beat Sagan Tosu | 2-0 |
| Vissel Kobe beat Sagan Tosu | 4-0 |
| Vissel Kobe beat Sagan Tosu | 2-0 |
| Vissel Kobe draw Sagan Tosu | 1-1 |
The J1 League match between Vissel Kobe and Sagan Tosu will take place at Misaki Park Stadium on Sunday at 3:30 pm IST.
| Vissel Kobe vs Sagan Tosu | Key Details |
| Date | July 16 (Japan) |
| Venue | Misaki Park Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Japan | 7:00 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 3:30 pm (Sunday) |
Football fans in Japan can catch the live action via DAZN.
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