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As Avispa Fukuoka prepares to host Vissel Kobe in this upcoming Japan J1 League clash on May 23, 2026, both teams come in with mixed recent form. Avispa Fukuoka has secured two victories in their last five matches, demonstrating moments of resilience but also inconsistency. Their tactical approach often involves solid defensive organization and quick counter-attacking plays, which they may rely on to disrupt Vissel Kobe’s flow.
Conversely, Vissel Kobe also boasts two wins in their last five outings and currently sits as the favorite with odds of 1.76. Their attacking prowess, combined with a flexible midfield, allows them to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities. It’s likely they will look to leverage their attacking capabilities against a Fukuoka side that may struggle to contend with sustained pressure.
The probabilistic model suggests a 19.7% chance of an Avispa Fukuoka home win, while Vissel Kobe holds a 54.1% probability of coming away with the three points, indicating a clear expectation of an away victory. However, with both teams familiar with each other’s tactics, this match could present unexpected dynamics. As such, fans should anticipate a competitive encounter with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Avispa Fukuoka 19.8% |
Draw 26.5% |
Vissel Kobe 53.7% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.78 | 3.56 | 1.76 |
Latest Results
| 10.05.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:1 penalties 06.05.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Kyoto Sanga – 2:1 penalties 03.05.26 Cerezo Osaka – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:1 penalties 29.04.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 3:2 penalties 25.04.26 Fagiano Okayama – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:0 |
17.05.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Vissel Kobe – 3:2 penalties 13.05.26 Vissel Kobe – Kyoto Sanga – 1:0 10.05.26 Vissel Kobe – Fagiano Okayama – 0:3 06.05.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Vissel Kobe – 1:2 penalties 02.05.26 Gamba Osaka – Vissel Kobe – 5:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.02.26 Vissel Kobe – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:1 28.06.25 Avispa Fukuoka – Vissel Kobe – 0:0 01.03.25 Vissel Kobe – Avispa Fukuoka – 0:1 01.09.24 Avispa Fukuoka – Vissel Kobe – 0:2 15.05.24 Vissel Kobe – Avispa Fukuoka – 1:0 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 17 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 30:11 | 42 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 17 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 32:17 | 37 |
| 3 | Machida | 16 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 26:20 | 33 |
| 4 | Verdy | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 22:20 | 28 |
| 5 | Urawa Reds | 17 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 25:21 | 25 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 16 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 21:26 | 23 |
| 7 | Mito | 17 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 22:36 | 18 |
| 8 | Kashiwa Reysol | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 18:22 | 17 |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 17 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 22:31 | 17 |
| 10 | Chiba | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 16:30 | 12 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 17 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 28:25 | 32 |
| 2 | Nagoya Grampus | 17 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 31:27 | 31 |
| 3 | Cerezo Osaka | 17 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 27:19 | 28 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 17 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 27:21 | 27 |
| 5 | Okayama | 17 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 24:26 | 26 |
| 6 | Gamba Osaka | 17 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 29:24 | 25 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 22:23 | 24 |
| 8 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 17 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 21:28 | 21 |
| 9 | Avispa Fukuoka | 17 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 21:30 | 21 |
| 10 | Kyoto | 17 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 21:28 | 20 |
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