Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe Prediction & Betting Tips - J.League
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Football Predictions
Avispa Fukuoka will face league leaders Vissel Kobe at the Best Denki Stadium this Saturday for Matchday 18 of the J1 League. While the home side wants to climb out of mid-table obscurity, they face the outright best team in the league this season. With the Avi struggling for home form, we’re backing Ushi to win this game in our Avispa vs Vissel match prediction.
The 9th-placed Avi enters Saturday stuck in a frustrating run of stalemates. While breaking down teams hasn't been impossible, keeping leads has become a massive chore for the Avi recently, who are coming off a chaotic 5-4 penalty-shootout cup loss against Shimizu S-Pulse to mark four straight draws in a row.
At the other end is a far more clinical Ushi side that’s looking to solidify its spot at the top of the table. The Ushi arrives this weekend, sitting comfortably in 1st place on 32 points. Despite a minor slip on the road against Gamba Osaka earlier this month, the Ushi bounced back immediately with a highly disciplined 1-0 win over Kyoto Sanga.
With Nagoya closing in with just one point behind, Vissel Kobe, which boasts the joint-most victories in the league (8), won’t settle for anything fewer than three points. They’ve already cruised past Fukuoka this season with a 2-1 win.
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Avispa Fukuoka v Vissel Kobe Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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4.7 | 3.45 | 1.81 |
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4.32 | 3.3 | 1.88 |
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4.62 | 3.46 | 1.78 |
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4.1 | 3.3 | 1.86 |
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4.2 | 3.3 | 1.88 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Avispa Fukuoka and Vissel Kobe?
Our prediction for the Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe match is: Vissel Kobe wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 23/05/2026 between Avispa Fukuoka and Vissel Kobe in J.League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 17.54% for a win of Avispa Fukuoka against Vissel Kobe with odds of 4.7 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe is 52.54% with odds of 3.46 at Betwinner.
- Our prediction model gives a 29.92% chance ⭐ for a win of Vissel Kobe vs Avispa Fukuoka with odds of 1.9 at Shangrila.
Avispa Fukuoka - Vissel Kobe Prediction and Best Odds:
| Avispa Fukuoka Vissel Kobe Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Draw | 52.54% | 3.46 at Betwinner |
| Under 2.5 | 52.09% | 2.03 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 69.17% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Draw/Draw | 21.81% | 4.5 at Bet365 |
Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe Form
Avispa Fukuoka and Vissel Kobe's standings in the J.League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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35 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | +6 |
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21 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | -10 |
Avispa Fukuoka and Vissel Kobe Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
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2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
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3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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Avispa Fukuoka against Vissel Kobe Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
P. Obi
DefenderD. Miya
T. Masaya
Y. Masato
K. Okuno
S. Masato
S. Sonosuke
Y. Michiwaki
A. Sani Brown
D. Maekawa
DefenderK. Nagato
Y. Goke
N. Iino
M. Hidaka
T. Inui
ForwardM. Mitsuta
R. Komatsu
Jean Patric
Most goals and assists
Avispa Fukuoka
Vissel Kobe
U. Shosei
(5 Goals)
Y. Muto
(4 Goals)
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Y. Osako
(4 Goals)
Y. Tsujioka
(2 Assists)
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H. Yu
(2 Assists)
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M. Tomoya
(2 Assists)
Y. Ideguchi
(3 Assists)
Avispa Fukuoka - Vissel Kobe Key Points
- Vissel Kobe has won the joint-most games this season (8).
- Vissel Kobe beat Fukuoka 2-1 earlier this season.
- Fukuoka have scored the fewest goals this season (17).
- In contrast, Vissel Kobe has scored the 2nd-most goals so far (26).
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Our Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe Prediction
The Avi simply lacks the offensive blueprint to break down a defensively sound and offensively lethal Ushi side. Fukuoka has only managed one goal in each of its last three games, which is unsurprising as it’s scored the fewest goals this season.
Vissel are going all out for the domestic crown and will look to complete a professional season double over their hosts to secure it. Expect a tightly contested but highly disciplined away performance that sees the league leaders walk away with all three points. Hence, our Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe prediction is that Vissel Kobe wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Avispa Fukuoka Vissel Kobe
| Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Avispa Fukuoka wins | 4.6 | 4.7 | +2.2% |
| Draw | 3.5 | 3.46 | -1.1% |
| Vissel Kobe wins | 1.77 | 1.9 | +7.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- A draw is the most likely outcome
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 1.1% since opening
- The probability of this result was 28.6% and is now 28.9% (0.3%)
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