Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.10 – our chance 52% vs 48% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultVissel Kobe to win ✓60% · @1.75
Double chanceVissel Kobe or draw ✓85% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · @2.10
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.36
Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
06:00 WAT, Saturday 23 May: Avispa Fukuoka v Vissel Kobe in the J1 League, played at Best Denki Stadium. In the table, Avispa Fukuoka are 10th, in the drop zone, on 21 points after 18 matches; Vissel Kobe are 1st (leading the league) with 35. There are 14 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Avispa Fukuoka, last 5: LWWWL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Fagiano Okayama, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Vissel Kobe, last 5: WLLLW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Kyoto Sanga, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (27 Feb 2026) it ended Vissel Kobe 2–1 Avispa Fukuoka.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Avispa Fukuoka 0.8 xG, Vissel Kobe 1.8 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 52%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Avispa Fukuoka 15%, draw 25%, Vissel Kobe 60%.
Lower-risk option: Vissel Kobe or draw (85%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 2.10.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @2.10 – the bookmaker implies 48%, our ratings say 52%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (76%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Vissel Kobe. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Avispa Fukuoka15%fair 6.51 · @5.20
Draw25%fair 4.00 · @3.25
Vissel Kobe60%fair 1.68 · @1.75
2.61Expected goals
0.81Avispa Fukuoka xG
1.80Vissel Kobe xG
52%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–113%
0–212%
1–111%
1–210%
0–07%
0–37%
From our goals model: Avispa Fukuoka 0.8 – 1.8 Vissel Kobe expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe?
On our numbers Avispa Fukuoka have a 15% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Vissel Kobe 60%.
How many goals will there be in Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe?
Our predicted score is Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Vissel Kobe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe?
Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 23 May 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Best Denki Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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