Vissel Kobe vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vissel Kobe vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe.
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
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 | Kyōto 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 | Tōkyō 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Feb | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Feb | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Nov | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Nov | Yokohama FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Nov | Tokushima Vortis | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Feb | Júbilo Iwata | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Vegalta Sendai | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Nov | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Nov | Yokohama FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Ōita FC Trinita | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Vissel Kobe | Avispa Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #10 |
| 35 | Points | 21 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 0 / 7 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 11 |
| 41 | Scored | 49 |
| 37 | Conceded | 59 |
| +4 | GD | -10 |
| 1.94 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 61% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts). Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vissel Kobe
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
1/2
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/4
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Vissel Kobe
| Yuya Osako | 3 G | |
| Katsuya Nagato | 2 G | 1 A |
| Yuta Goke | 2 G | |
| Yoshinori Muto | 1 G |
Avispa Fukuoka
| Shu Morooka | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kazuki Fujimoto | 1 G | |
| Werik | 1 G | |
| Yuma Tsujioka | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Vissel Kobe have kicked off against Avispa Fukuoka. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Vissel Kobe and Avispa Fukuoka are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 7' It’s a booking for Avispa Fukuoka player. Douglas Grolli gets a Yellow card.
- 11' The whistle greets Yota Maejima as he departs to be replaced by Masato Yuzawa.
- 12' The supporters are chanting for Masato Yuzawa. He replaces Yota Maejima on 12 minute.
- 17' Vissel Kobe are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Avispa Fukuoka backline.
- 22' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Avispa Fukuoka needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 37' Avispa Fukuoka have won 218 goals from 205 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Vissel Kobe in their trying to find a way past Avispa Fukuoka's compact .
- 47' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 52' 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.
- 57' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 62' It is a substitution in Vissel Kobe team. Daiju Sasaki is replaced by Koya Yuruki on 62 minute.
- 67' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vissel Kobe must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 70' Vissel Kobe receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 70.
- 71' Vissel Kobe ring the changes. Sergi Samper has done his job and it is now time for Takahiro Ogihara to step up.
- 76' It looks like no one’s ball. Avispa Fukuoka is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 79' It is a substitution in Avispa Fukuoka team. Yuya Yamagishi is replaced by Tatsuya Tanaka on 79 minute.
- 82' A moment of madness from Yuki Kobayashi on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Vissel Kobe will be frustrated.
- 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Iniesta.
- 90' Another change for Avispa Fukuoka made on 90 minute. Jordy Croux leaves to be changed by Sotan Tanabe.
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 11
- 24
-
6
Sergi Samper ↓ Takahiro Ogihara 71'
- 14
- 8
- 1
- 3
- 5
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↓ Koya Yuruki 62'
- 23
Bench
-
33
Takahiro Ogihara ↑ 71'
- 32
- 7
- 25
-
16
Koya Yuruki ↑ 62'
- 41
- 9
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
14
Jordy Croux ↓ Sotan Tanabe 90'
- 5
-
7
Takeshi Kanamori ↓ Juanma 79'
- 17
- 13
-
29
Yota Maejima ↓ Masato Yuzawa 12'
- 40
- 31
- 6
-
11
Yuya Yamagishi ↓ Tatsuya Tanaka 79'
Bench
-
19
Sotan Tanabe ↑ 90'
-
9
Juanma ↑ 79'
- 41
-
39
Tatsuya Tanaka ↑ 79'
- 10
-
2
Masato Yuzawa ↑ 12'
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
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
Vissel Kobe Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.21
Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.61
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Vissel Kobe or Draw
76%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
47%
Vissel Kobe or Avispa Fukuoka
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
5.7%
1 – 0
5.5%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.6%
0 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe
| Handicap | Vissel Kobe covers | Push | Avispa Fukuoka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 16% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 21% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
12%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

