Kyoto Sanga vs Vissel Kobe Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/26
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Sunday, 26 April at 05:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Kyoto Sanga
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- 06 Feb 2026 Kyoto Sanga 1 - 1 Vissel Kobe D
- 06 Dec 2025 Kyoto Sanga 2 - 0 Vissel Kobe L
- 26 Feb 2025 Vissel Kobe 1 - 1 Kyoto Sanga D
- 27 Oct 2024 Vissel Kobe 2 - 1 Kyoto Sanga W
- 06 Oct 2024 Kyoto Sanga 2 - 3 Vissel Kobe W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kashima Antlers
|
43 | 27 | 7 | 9 | +29 | 88 | W W W L W |
| 2 |
Vissel Kobe
|
45 | 26 | 7 | 12 | +26 | 85 | L W W W W |
| 3 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
43 | 24 | 9 | 10 | +28 | 81 | L W W L W |
| 4 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
43 | 22 | 11 | 10 | +26 | 77 | L W W W L |
| 5 |
Machida Zelvia
|
44 | 22 | 9 | 13 | +16 | 75 | W W L W W |
| 6 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
44 | 22 | 7 | 15 | +16 | 73 | L L L L W |
| 7 |
FC Tokyo
|
44 | 19 | 10 | 15 | +1 | 67 | W L W L W |
| 8 |
Gamba Osaka
|
43 | 20 | 6 | 17 | +3 | 66 | L W L W L |
| 9 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
44 | 18 | 11 | 15 | +3 | 65 | W L L W L |
| 10 |
Urawa Red Diamonds
|
43 | 18 | 9 | 16 | +4 | 63 | L L L L L |
| 11 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
43 | 18 | 8 | 17 | +2 | 62 | W L W L W |
| 12 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
43 | 16 | 9 | 18 | -10 | 57 | W L W L W |
| 13 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
43 | 16 | 8 | 19 | -3 | 56 | L W L W L |
| 14 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
43 | 14 | 12 | 17 | -10 | 54 | L L W W W |
| 15 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
44 | 14 | 9 | 21 | -12 | 51 | W W L W L |
| 16 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
44 | 15 | 4 | 25 | -5 | 49 | W L W L L |
| 17 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
43 | 13 | 8 | 22 | -21 | 47 | L W L L L |
| 18 |
Yokohama FC
|
33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | -15 | 31 | D L L L W |
| 19 |
Albirex Niigata
|
33 | 4 | 9 | 20 | -28 | 21 | L D L L D |
| 20 |
Shonan Bellmare
|
33 | 5 | 6 | 22 | -30 | 21 | D L W W L |
| 21 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -5 | 12 | W L W L L |
| 22 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 12 | L W L W W |
| 23 |
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
|
10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | -9 | 6 | L L L W L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 05:00.
Match preview
Vissel Kobe host Kyoto Sanga in the Japanese J1 League on Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 05:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Vissel Kobe sit 2nd in the Japanese J1 League table with 85 points from 45 matches (26W · 7D · 12L). Kyoto Sanga are 3rd with 81 points from 43 matches (24W · 9D · 10L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Japanese J1 League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 21 times on record. Vissel Kobe have won 9, Kyoto Sanga have won 8 and 4 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga — frequently asked
When is Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga played?
Kick-off is in the Japanese J1 League.
Where is Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga played?
Vissel Kobe host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 05:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga live?
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Which competition is Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga part of?
The Japanese J1 League in Japan. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Japanese J1 League
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