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Albirex Niigata vs Vissel Kobe: result 1-0 and analysis

J-League Cup1st Round - 3Kick-off on April 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata

Albirex Niigata
1-0
Vissel Kobe

Full time

What was the result of Albirex Niigata vs Vissel Kobe?

Albirex Niigata won 1-0 on April 18, 2012.

Goalscorers

  • 27′S. HiraiAlbirex Niigata

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 8 matches in all competitions, Albirex Niigata have 2 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; Vissel Kobe have 2, 0 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Albirex Niigata
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Apr 14, 2012Cerezo Osaka(away)1-0J1 League
Apr 7, 2012Yokohama F. Marinos(home)0-0J1 League
Apr 4, 2012Shimizu S-pulse(away)0-1J-League Cup
Mar 31, 2012Gamba Osaka(home)1-1J1 League
Mar 25, 2012Nagoya Grampus(away)1-2J1 League
Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Apr 14, 2012Urawa(away)0-2J1 League
Apr 7, 2012Shimizu S-pulse(home)0-1J1 League
Mar 31, 2012Sagan Tosu(away)0-3J1 League
Mar 24, 2012FC Tokyo(home)0-2J1 League
Mar 20, 2012Kashima(away)0-2J-League Cup

How many goals should we expect?

Albirex Niigata score 0.6 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 8; Vissel Kobe score 0.7 and concede 1.9.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Albirex Niigata0.60.933/82/8
Vissel Kobe0.71.902/73/7

Over the last 8 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2025 standings
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