Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe prediction & analysis
88%
Footrivo pick
Vissel Kobe or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.14 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
2
Value bet: Vissel Kobe to win @ 1.95 – our chance 62% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +21%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultVissel Kobe to win ✓62% · @1.95
Double chanceVissel Kobe or draw ✓88% · @1.22
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓53% · @1.57
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓83% · @1.15
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✓19% · fair 5.38
Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe preview and prediction
The match
The J1 League sees Avispa Fukuoka take on Vissel Kobe on Saturday 8 August, kicking off at 11:00 (WAT) at Best Denki Stadium. Avispa Fukuoka are 10th with 21 points from 18 games (in the bottom three), while Vissel Kobe sit 1st on 35 points (top of the table). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Avispa Fukuoka's last 5: WLWDL Most recently they beat Osaka 3–2 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Vissel Kobe's last 5: WDLWW Most recently they beat Imabari 2–1 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Vissel Kobe arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 23 May 2026, finished Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Vissel Kobe. Across their last 2 meetings Avispa Fukuoka have won 0, Vissel Kobe 2, with 0 draws and 2.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.1 goals: 0.6 for Avispa Fukuoka and 1.6 for Vissel Kobe. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 64% likely.
Value angle: Vissel Kobe to win at 1.95 – 62% on our numbers against 51% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Vissel Kobe or draw – a 88% chance at odds of 1.22, above our fair price of 1.14, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Vissel Kobe. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Avispa Fukuoka12%fair 8.07 · @4.10
Draw25%fair 3.94 · @3.20
Vissel Kobe62%fair 1.61 · @1.95
2.15Expected goals
0.56Avispa Fukuoka xG
1.59Vissel Kobe xG
47%Both score
36%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–119%
0–215%
0–012%
1–110%
1–28%
0–38%
From our goals model: Avispa Fukuoka 0.6 – 1.6 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 Vissel Kobe or draw with a 88% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe?
On our numbers Avispa Fukuoka have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Vissel Kobe 62%.
How many goals will there be in Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 36% likely and both teams score 47% 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 2.1 goals in total.
When is Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe?
Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Best Denki Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.