Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe Prediction 23 May 2026
🔊 Both teams come into this fixture on the back of inconsistent form, yet they find themselves at opposite ends of the table. Vissel Kobe sit atop the Western standings, while Avispa Fukuoka occupy ninth place, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this clash. Recent match stats suggest these sides tend to trade goals and rarely keep clean sheets, so fans can expect an open, attacking contest.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 27 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Vissel Kobe):
- ball possession percentage: 76% vs 24%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 1 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Avispa Fukuoka and Vissel Kobe:
- played 15 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 10, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 7 against 20;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.6, in the 2nd half - 1.2;
- average total goals in the match - 1.8.
Head-to-head statistics Avispa Fukuoka - Vissel Kobe

Avispa Fukuoka Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Shimizu S Pulse, away team - Avispa Fukuoka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S Pulse):
- ball possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
Avispa Fukuoka have alternated between wins and losses in recent weeks, picking up two victories and suffering three defeats in their last five outings. Over a ten-game stretch, they have celebrated six wins against four setbacks, with an impressive six matches decided by penalty shootouts. On average, Avispa score 1.3 goals per game while conceding 1.2, underlining their tendency to be involved in high-scoring encounters. Should Kim Myung-hwi’s side lose here, they risk finishing bottom of their group at the end of the regular season.
Match Results: Avispa Fukuoka

Vissel Kobe Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - V-Varen Nagasaki, away - Vissel Kobe). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here are the match stats (Vissel Kobe vs V-Varen Nagasaki):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 9 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Vissel Kobe sit atop the Western Conference, largely thanks to their impressive attacking output-averaging 1.53 goals per match this season. Over their last five fixtures, they have picked up two wins but suffered three defeats. Stretching the sample to their previous ten games, Vissel Kobe have posted a perfectly balanced record: five victories and five losses. Despite leading the standings, the visitors have struggled defensively, often allowing opponents to capitalize on their chances. In fact, they have conceded an average of 1.6 goals per game across their last ten league outings.
Match Results: Vissel Kobe
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 15;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 10, draws - 2.
Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- wins: 7 vs 10;
- win percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- losses: 10 vs 7;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 5;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
- Avispa Fukuoka won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games (J1 League).
- Avispa Fukuoka won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 home games (J1 League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.47, the guests - 1.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.8;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe
- average total in the tournament: 2.53 vs 2.76;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.53;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.47 vs 0.65;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.53 vs 0.88;
- Avispa Fukuoka: average total at home in the tournament - 1.13;
- Vissel Kobe: average total away in the tournament - 1.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.5) vs 1.5 (away - 2).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 7 Avispa Fukuoka games (J1 League).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 14 of last 16 Vissel Kobe games.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 12 of last 14 Vissel Kobe games (J1 League).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Vissel Kobe away games (J1 League).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 6 Vissel Kobe away games.
Prediction on corners
Avispa Fukuoka: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.47; at home field - 5.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; at home field - 5.5.
Vissel Kobe: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.29, away - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; away - 4.8.
- Under 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Avispa Fukuoka home games (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 15;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Avispa Fukuoka at home - 6 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Vissel Kobe away - 5 (63%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Avispa Fukuoka at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Vissel Kobe away - 4 (80%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (31/170, 18.2%);
- Avispa Fukuoka at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/8, 37.5%);
- Vissel Kobe away most often play: 1:1 (3/8, 37.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11% (odds 7)
0:1 - 10.61% (odds 5)
1:2 - 9.01% (odds 8.5)
- Avispa Fukuoka drew 1:1 in last 3 games (J1 League).