Vissel Kobe vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
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Vissel Kobe vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at Noevir Stadium.
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 May | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 06 May | Albirex Niigata | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 May | Nagoya Grampus | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 May | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 06 May | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 May | Gamba Osaka | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Tokyo Verdy | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Apr | Jubilo Iwata | H | 2–2 | D |
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
33%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
11%
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
–/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
3/4
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
4/2
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Noevir Stadium as Vissel Kobe face off against Avispa Fukuoka in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Vissel Kobe side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Vissel Kobe are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Avispa Fukuoka backline.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 17' A moment of madness from Yuji Kitajima on 17 minutes earns him a card. Avispa Fukuoka will be frustrated.
- 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Masashi Kamekawa made 411 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 27' Wellington is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Avispa Fukuoka tonight.
- 32' Vissel Kobe has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 37' Takumi Nagaishi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 369 appearances.
- 42' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' The crowd applauds Yuji Kitajima as he leaves the pitch. Kazuya Konno steps in for Avispa Fukuoka.
- 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kazuya Konno suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' Vissel Kobe are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 59' Vissel Kobe ring the changes. Koya Yuruki has done his job and it is now time for Daiju Sasaki to step up.
- 60' The Avispa Fukuoka manager makes a substitution. Tatsuya Tanaka departs to be replaced by Masato Yuzawa.
- 65' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Vissel Kobe and Avispa Fukuoka are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 67' Time for substitution for Avispa Fukuoka. Wellington is replaced by Shahab Zahedi Tabar.
- 68' Yosuke Ideguchi makes way for Takahiro Ogihara at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vissel Kobe.
- 72' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Taisei Miyashiro makes it 1-0.
- 77' 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.
- 81' Yuto Hiratsuka has so much to prove this time. He replaces Masato Shigemi on 81 minute.
- 86' Vissel Kobe looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Thuler scoring 1 goals.
- 88' Vissel Kobe manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yuki Honda is hanging Ryo Hatsuse on the field on 88 minute.
- 89' The crowd applauds Taisei Miyashiro as he leaves the pitch. Jean Patric steps in for Vissel Kobe.
- Vissel Kobe celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 11
- 24
- 7
-
19
Ryo Hatsuse ↓ Yuki Honda 88'
- 1
- 96
-
9
Taisei Miyashiro ↓ Jean Patric 89'
-
14
Koya Yuruki ↓ Daiju Sasaki 59'
- 4
Bench
- 21
-
6
Takahiro Ogihara ↑ 68'
- 18
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↑ 59'
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 89'
- 81
-
15
Yuki Honda ↑ 88'
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 17
-
7
Takeshi Kanamori ↓ Yuto Iwasaki 60'
- 19
- 1
-
14
Tatsuya Tanaka ↓ Masato Yuzawa 60'
- 37
-
25
Yuji Kitajima ↓ Kazuya Konno 46'
-
30
Masato Shigemi ↓ Yuto Hiratsuka 81'
- 33
- 88
Bench
-
18
Yuto Iwasaki ↑ 60'
-
8
Kazuya Konno ↑ 46'
- 31
-
2
Masato Yuzawa ↑ 60'
-
35
Yuto Hiratsuka ↑ 81'
- 4
-
9
Shahab Zahedi Tabar ↑ 67'
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
1 / 4
2.62
Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.17
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 4.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
Double Chance
Vissel Kobe or Draw
80%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
39%
Vissel Kobe or Avispa Fukuoka
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 1
7.1%
3 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.5%
3 – 2
5.3%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
4.5%
1 – 0
Actual
4 – 2
3.5%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe
| Handicap | Vissel Kobe covers | Push | Avispa Fukuoka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 17% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 20% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 11% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 6% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
22%
✗
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.