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As Vissel Kobe prepares to host Avispa Fukuoka on February 27, 2026, both teams will look to capitalize on recent form trends in the J1 League. Vissel Kobe has shown resilience, managing to secure victories in 2 of their last 5 matches. Their attacking style, coupled with a solid home advantage, positions them favorably, as they aim to exploit the weaknesses in Fukuoka’s defensive setup.
Conversely, Avispa Fukuoka has experienced a mixed bag, winning just 1 of their last 3 outings. Their struggles have been evident, particularly in maintaining defensive shape under pressure. While Fukuoka has the capability to counterattack effectively, they must improve their consistency to challenge a home side eager for points.
Bookmakers have set odds at 1.67 for a Vissel Kobe victory against 5.69 for an Avispa Fukuoka triumph, reflecting expectations of a competitive encounter. Tactical matchups could play a crucial role, particularly in midfield battles that may dictate the pace of play. As both teams vie for critical points, fans can anticipate an intriguing clash that may hinge on key individual performances and strategic adjustments.
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| Vissel Kobe 55.4% |
Draw 27.7% |
Avispa Fukuoka 16.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Outrights of Japan J1 League Vissel Kobe: 11.06% Avispa Fukuoka: 0.33%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.65 | 3.3 | 5.5 | |
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1.7 | 3.4 | 5.39 | |
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1.7 | 3.2 | 5 | |
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1.7 | 3.48 | 5.48 |
Latest Results
| 21.02.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Vissel Kobe – 1:0 17.02.26 Johor Darul Takzim FC – Vissel Kobe – 1:0 13.02.26 Vissel Kobe – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2:0 10.02.26 Vissel Kobe – FC Seoul – 2:0 06.02.26 Kyoto Sanga – Vissel Kobe – 1:1 |
22.02.26 Kyoto Sanga – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:0 15.02.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Cerezo Osaka – 0:2 07.02.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Fagiano Okayama – 2:1 penalties 06.12.25 Nagoya Grampus – Avispa Fukuoka – 1:0 30.11.25 Avispa Fukuoka – Gamba Osaka – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 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 25.06.23 Avispa Fukuoka – Vissel Kobe – 0:3 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Verdy | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 8 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Urawa Reds | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Kashima Antlers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 5 | Machida | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 5 |
| 7 | Mito | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 8 | Chiba | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:5 | 2 |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
| 10 | Kashiwa Reysol | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | 0 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7:3 | 8 |
| 2 | Kyoto | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 6 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 6 |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 5 | Nagoya Grampus | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 5 |
| 6 | Cerezo Osaka | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 8 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 9 | Okayama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 2 |
Japan J1 League Outrights
1. Kashima Antlers: 4.5 (18.43%)
2. Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 5 (16.59%)
3. Vissel Kobe: 7.5 (11.06%)
4. Kashiwa Reysol: 8 (10.37%)
5. Kyoto: 8 (10.37%)
6. Machida Zelvia: 10 (8.3%)
7. Kawasaki Frontale: 12 (6.91%)
8. Urawa Reds: 23 (3.61%)
9. Gamba Osaka: 26 (3.19%)
10. FC Tokyo: 26 (3.19%)
11. Cerezo Osaka: 34 (2.44%)
12. Yokohama F. Marinos: 51 (1.63%)
13. Verdy: 81 (1.02%)
14. Nagoya Grampus: 101 (0.82%)
15. Mito: 201 (0.41%)
16. Avispa Fukuoka: 251 (0.33%)
17. Okayama: 251 (0.33%)
18. Chiba: 251 (0.33%)
19. Shimizu S-Pulse: 251 (0.33%)
20. V-Varen Nagasaki: 251 (0.33%)
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