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On May 23, 2026, at Best Denki Stadium, Vissel Kobe visits Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League. Vissel Kobe appears to have the edge based on recent form and head-to-head, favoring an away win or draw with likely under 2.5 goals. Key insights and winning strategies follow.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
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MP | W | D | L |
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| Overall | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Home | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Away | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 12% | 65% | 24% |
| Home | 13% | 75% | 13% |
| Away | 11% | 56% | 33% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 10 | 0 | 7 |
| Home | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Away | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24% | 53% | 24% |
| Home | 33% | 44% | 22% |
| Away | 13% | 63% | 25% |
Vissel Kobe has shown strong recent form, including several wins at Best Denki Stadium, and their head-to-head dominance suggests they are the favorite. Avispa Fukuoka's recent defensive struggles indicate Vissel Kobe could capitalize on counter-attacks.
Avispa Fukuoka's squad features a blend of young midfielders and experienced defenders, with key players like Yuhi Sakai and K. Maeda likely to influence the game. Vissel Kobe's squad boasts a mix of seasoned attackers including R. Hirose and Y. Muto, supporting their attacking style.
If Vissel Kobe scores first in the early stages of the match, they could settle into a controlling game, leveraging their recent superior H2H form and recent wins. An early goal for Avispa Fukuoka could shift momentum, but Vissel Kobe's resilience suggests they might respond strongly, especially at home.
Vissel Kobe's 4-3-3 formation emphasizes quick counters and set-piece opportunities, making them likely to create scoring chances. Avispa Fukuoka may adopt a more cautious approach but could be vulnerable to Vissel Kobe's wing play and set pieces.
See below all the main information for this match.
Vissel Kobe has been in better recent form and has a strong head-to-head record against Avispa Fukuoka, including victories in their latest encounters.
The predicted scoreline is approximately 1-1 or a narrow win for Vissel Kobe, supported by recent results and form trends.
Vissel Kobe's recent away form and their head-to-head successes point to a competitive but slightly favorable outlook for them, especially with their goal-scoring consistency.
The match is expected to be disciplined, with few cards likely as both teams tend to avoid reckless fouling.
Goals are expected to be moderate; both teams average around 1 to 2 goals in recent matches.