Our Vissel Kobe vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction: 1-0
Vissel Kobe vs Avispa Fukuoka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Friday February 27, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-0 Vissel Kobe victory, with their defensive discipline proving too strong for Avispa Fukuoka to break down.
This Vissel Kobe vs Avispa Fukuoka prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Vissel Kobe's Last Match – Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Japan J-League defeat at the hands of Shimizu S-Pulse on February 21. In that match, Vissel Kobe recorded 40% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 60% | 10 (3) | 2.04 | 62 |
 Vissel Kobe | 40% | 7 (1) | 0.31 | 40 |
Avispa Fukuoka's Last Match – Kyoto Sanga FC vs Avispa Fukuoka
Avispa Fukuoka will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Japan J-League defeat against Kyoto Sanga FC on February 22. In that match, Avispa Fukuoka controlled 45% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 0 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kyoto Sanga FC | 55% | 12 (6) | 2.02 | 62 |
 Avispa Fukuoka | 45% | 3 (0) | 0.11 | 33 |
Vissel Kobe vs Avispa Fukuoka Stats
Key Stats
| Vissel Kobe | Avispa Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 0.61 |
| 0.17 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Vissel Kobe are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Avispa Fukuoka average 0.5 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Vissel Kobe 10-10
Avispa Fukuoka 5-8
What are the odds for this match?
Vissel Kobe to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.2
Avispa Fukuoka to win: @6
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 
Kyoto Sanga FC 
Gamba Osaka 
Vissel Kobe 
Nagoya Grampus 
Cerezo Osaka 
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V-Varen Nagasaki 
Fagiano Okayama 
Avispa Fukuoka