Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at Best Denki Stadium.
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Yudai Yamamoto
- Assistant 1 Yusuke Shiotsu
- Assistant 2 Shoji Funabashi (Japan)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F.Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Jun | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Jun | Gamba Osaka | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 May | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 May | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Jun | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 May | FC Tokyo | H | 3–2 | W |
| 20 May | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 May | Yokohama FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Avispa Fukuoka | Vissel Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #1 |
| 21 | Points | 35 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 0 / 11 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 49 | Scored | 41 |
| 59 | Conceded | 37 |
| -10 | GD | +4 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.94 |
| 39% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vissel Kobe
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Avispa Fukuoka to score. At the same time, Vissel Kobe does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Avispa Fukuoka seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 20' The travelling Vissel Kobe supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 22' The deadlock is broken! Yuya Osako gets on the scoresheet on 22 minutes.
- 27' Yuya Yamagishi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vissel Kobe so far.
- 32' Vissel Kobe looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Thuler scoring 1 goals.
- 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 39' Another change for Avispa Fukuoka made on 39 minute. Kennedy Egbus Mikuni leaves to be changed by Seiya Inoue.
- 44' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 47' Wellington makes way for Lukian at the 47 minute mark. A tactical switch from Avispa Fukuoka.
- 50' A moment of madness from Yuya Yamagishi on 50 minutes earns him a card. Avispa Fukuoka will be frustrated.
- 55' A quiet spell here at Best Denki Stadium. Vissel Kobe seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 60' Yoshinori Muto doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 61' A change in the Avispa Fukuoka ranks — Ryoga Sato exits the field as Takeshi Kanamori enters on 61.
- 62' It is a substitution in Avispa Fukuoka team. Itsuki Oda is replaced by Yota Maejima on 62 minute.
- 67' The home supporters are growing impatient. Avispa Fukuoka must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 72' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Vissel Kobe winning 100% of all matches.
- 73' The referee shows Avispa Fukuoka player a card on 73.
- 77' Vissel Kobe ring the changes. Koya Yuruki has done his job and it is now time for Leo Osaki to step up.
- 78' A change in the Avispa Fukuoka ranks — Hiroyuki Mae exits the field as Reiju Tsuruno enters on 78.
- 80' Yota Maejima is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Nanasei Iino. He replaces Daiju Sasaki on 85 minute.
- 87' Against the run of play, Yoshinori Muto has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 90' Lincoln has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mitsuki Saito on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Avispa Fukuoka 0-3 Vissel Kobe.
Lineups
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 99
- 3
-
18
Wellington ↓ Lukian 47'
- 1
-
16
Itsuki Oda ↓ Yota Maejima 62'
- 8
-
6
Hiroyuki Mae ↓ Reiju Tsuruno 78'
- 11
- 2
-
27
Ryoga Sato ↓ Takeshi Kanamori 61'
- 20
Bench
-
7
Takeshi Kanamori ↑ 61'
-
9
Lukian ↑ 47'
-
29
Yota Maejima ↑ 62'
- 31
- 10
-
26
Seiya Inoue ↑ 39'
-
28
Reiju Tsuruno ↑ 78'
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
Vissel Kobe Lineups
4-1-2-3Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 11
- 24
- 19
- 1
-
16
Mitsuki Saito ↓ Lincoln 90'
- 5
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↓ Nanasei Iino 85'
-
14
Koya Yuruki ↓ Leo Osaki 77'
- 15
Bench
-
29
Lincoln ↑ 90'
- 6
-
25
Leo Osaki ↑ 77'
- 21
-
2
Nanasei Iino ↑ 85'
- 28
- 27
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuya Osako | 3 |
| Yuki Kobayashi | 3 |
| Yoshinori Muto | 2 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 2 |
| Taisei Miyashiro | 1 |
| Tetsushi Yamakawa | 1 |
| Iniesta | 1 |
| Yuya Yamagishi | 1 |
Head to Head
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.67
Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.43
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
48%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
74%
Avispa Fukuoka or Vissel Kobe
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8%
1 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 3
6.3%
2 – 1
5.5%
2 – 3
5.3%
0 – 2
5%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 4
3.9%
0 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
3.7%
2 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka
| Handicap | Avispa Fukuoka covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 13% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 19% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 16% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
20%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

