Kawasaki Frontale 2-1 Vissel Kobe — how it happened, and what the numbers showed
Kawasaki Frontale beat Vissel Kobe 2-1 at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu. How the goals came, what the statistics said and whether our pre-match prediction landed.
Kawasaki Frontale came through 2-1 at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu on 21 October 2026, winning by a single goal. It was a J1 League fixture, matchday 11, played in Kawasaki. Kawasaki Frontale went into it 7th in the table, Vissel Kobe 6th. It was goalless at the break; everything that mattered arrived after it.
How the game was won
Nothing separated the sides before the break. Everything that decided the game came after it.
After the restart the game opened up. Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa broke the deadlock on 61 minutes, set up by Tatsuya Ito. Tatsuya Ito made it two on 71 minutes, set up by So Kawahara. Yuya Osako gave Vissel Kobe something to hold on to on 73 minutes, set up by Erik Nascimento de Lima. Kawasaki Frontale saw out 2-1 from there.
Reading the result
All three goals arrived after the interval, in a game that took an hour to find its shape. Both sides found the net, and three different players got on the scoresheet.
Discipline
Two yellow cards were shown.
Key match statistics
Kawasaki Frontale had 53% of the ball to Vissel Kobe's 47%. Kawasaki Frontale had 17 attempts to Vissel Kobe's 10, with 7 and 3 respectively on target. Elsewhere, corners finished 4-2 and the goalkeepers made 1 and 5 saves.
Standout performers
Marcinho finished with the highest rating on the pitch at 7.7 for Kawasaki Frontale. Derik Lacerda finished with a match-high four attempts for Kawasaki Frontale. A. Sasaki finished with three key passes for Kawasaki Frontale. Kawasaki Frontale set up in a 4-2-3-1, Vissel Kobe in a 4-3-3.
Did the model get it right?
Before kick-off our model made Kawasaki Frontale the pick, splitting the three results 75% Kawasaki Frontale, 21% the draw and 4% Vissel Kobe. The call was right, and the game followed the shape the numbers expected. The goals line called over 2.5 goals; the game produced three, so that one was right. Both teams to score was called no; in the event both did score.
Match facts
For the record: played at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu in Kawasaki and refereed by Futoshi Nakamura. Scorers: Kawasaki Frontale — Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa 61; Tatsuya Ito 71. Vissel Kobe — Yuya Osako 73. Half time 0-0, full time 2-1. Two cards shown.
Final word
Kawasaki Frontale take the three points, and on this evidence they earned them without ever being able to relax. Vissel Kobe will point to fine margins, and on this occasion they would have a case. It is also a result against the table: Kawasaki Frontale started the day 7th, Vissel Kobe 6th.
The full statistics, line-ups and our running prediction record for this fixture sit alongside this report on the match page.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Kawasaki Frontale vs Vissel Kobe?
It finished Kawasaki Frontale 2-1 Vissel Kobe, so Kawasaki Frontale took the three points at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu.
Who scored?
Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa on 61 minutes for Kawasaki Frontale, Tatsuya Ito on 71 minutes for Kawasaki Frontale and Yuya Osako on 73 minutes for Vissel Kobe.
When and where was Kawasaki Frontale vs Vissel Kobe played?
21 October 2026 at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu, Kawasaki.
Which side controlled the game?
Kawasaki Frontale had 53% possession to Vissel Kobe's 47%.
Did the pre-match prediction get it right?
Our model made Kawasaki Frontale the pick at 75%, and that was correct. Every call is recorded in our published accuracy log.