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 (2026/26)
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
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 Tōkyō | 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 Tōkyō | 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
11%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
33%
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
1/3
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
4/2
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vissel Kobe
0-15
–/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
3/4
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe — let the football do the talking.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Avispa Fukuoka are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Vissel Kobe backline.
- 20' Avispa Fukuoka currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 22' Brilliant from the ! Yuya Osako makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 22.
- 27' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 32' The energy levels are beginning to show. Shigetoshi Hasebe might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 39' The crowd applauds Kennedy Egbus Mikuni as he leaves the pitch. Seiya Inoue steps in for Avispa Fukuoka.
- 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 47' Avispa Fukuoka make a change. Wellington trudges off to be replaced by Lukian on 47 minutes.
- 50' Yuya Yamagishi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 50.
- 55' Vissel Kobe looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Thuler scoring 1 goals.
- 60' GOAL! Yoshinori Muto fires home to make it 0-2!
- 61' The crowd applauds Ryoga Sato as he leaves the pitch. Takeshi Kanamori steps in for Avispa Fukuoka.
- 62' A change in the Avispa Fukuoka ranks — Itsuki Oda exits the field as Yota Maejima enters on 62.
- 67' Tatsuki Nara needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 72' It’s high time Shigetoshi Hasebe made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tatsuki Nara 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' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yota Maejima on 80.
- 85' A change in the Vissel Kobe ranks — Daiju Sasaki exits the field as Nanasei Iino enters on 85.
- 87' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yoshinori Muto makes it 0-3.
- 90' Time for substitution for Vissel Kobe. Mitsuki Saito is replaced by Lincoln.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Vissel Kobe to claim maximum points.
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 |
|---|---|
| Yuki Kobayashi | 3 |
| Yuya Osako | 3 |
| Yoshinori Muto | 2 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 2 |
| Tetsushi Yamakawa | 1 |
| Iniesta | 1 |
| Yuya Yamagishi | 1 |
| Douglas | 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.

