Avispa Fukuoka and Tokyo Verdy are scheduled to meet in the upcoming J1 League round on for Saturday, 20 July.
With both teams having similar seasons in the J1 League so far, who will emerge victorious from this game? Learn more about it from our Avispa Fukuoka vs Tokyo Verdy prediction right here.
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Tokyo Verdy prediction: A low-scoring affair awaits?
Key stats
- Avispa Fukuoka have averaged just 1.91 total goals per game in the league this season, which is the lowest average of all teams in the league.
- The last two meetings between Avispa Fukuoka and Tokyo Verdy have ended in draws.
- Both teams enter this match without wins in any of their last three games in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Avispa Fukuoka 1-1 Tokyo Verdy
With both Avispa Fukuoka and Tokyo Verdy struggling to find their best form at the moment and with their last two duels ending in draws, we can see the same happening on Saturday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Avispa Fukuoka the more likely winners
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.50%
- DRAW: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.50%
- AWAY: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.80%
It's obvious from these Avispa Fukuoka vs Tokyo Verdy odds that the hosts are the expected winners, although not by a huge margin, so the guests also have a solid chance according to the bookies.
This makes sense given that neither of these two teams are in great form and that they're only separated by four points in the J1 League standings, which is why we also expect a close match.
In any case, if you liked our picks for this game, remember to also check out our favourite betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: A close matchup in recent years
In the last five duels between Avispa Fukuoka and Tokyo Verdy, we saw a couple of wins for Tokyo, one win for Fukuoka, and two draws. Furthermore, things are pretty close if we look at the overall H2H record between these teams as well: 12-9-9 in favour of Tokyo Verdy.
Japan J-League 28/04/24
Tokyo Verdy
Avispa Fukuoka
Japan J2-League 25/11/20
Tokyo Verdy
Avispa Fukuoka
Japan J2-League 12/08/20
Avispa Fukuoka
Tokyo Verdy
Japan J2-League 02/11/19
Avispa Fukuoka
Tokyo Verdy
Japan J2-League 11/05/19
Tokyo Verdy
Avispa Fukuoka
Avispa Fukuoka preview: Can they get back to winning?
After six games without a loss, Avispa Fukuoka have lost their last two matches in the J1 League, along with losing their match in the Emperor's Cup. So, things have seemingly went downhill for them rather suddenly and their fans will be hoping to see a better performance on Saturday and an end to this three-game losing streak.
Predicted lineup: Murakami (GK), Grolli, Tashiro, Miya, Oda, Matsuoka, Mae, Iwasaki, Konno, Zahedi & Wellington
Japan J-League 01/09/24
L
Vissel Kobe
2
Avispa Fukuoka
0
Japan J-League 24/08/24
D
Gamba Osaka
2
Avispa Fukuoka
2
Japan J-League 17/08/24
L
Albirex Niigata
1
Avispa Fukuoka
0
Japan J-League 10/08/24
D
Consadole Sapporo
2
Avispa Fukuoka
2
Japan J-League 07/08/24
D
Shonan Bellmare
1
Avispa Fukuoka
1
Tokyo Verdy preview: Not in a great form right now
With two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six games in the league, Tokyo Verdy have struggled to find consistent form and they've also been eliminated from the Emperor's Cup, just like their next opponent Avispa Fukuoka. All in all, Tokyo Verdy sit right in the middle of the standings in the J1 League at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Vidotto (GK), Hayashi, Chida, Taniguchi, Onaga, Saito, Miki, Inami, Someno, Kimura & Yamami
Japan J-League 31/08/24
W
Kashiwa Reysol
2
Tokyo Verdy
3
Japan J-League 25/08/24
W
Kashima Antlers
1
Tokyo Verdy
2
Japan J-League 17/08/24
D
FC Tokyo
0
Tokyo Verdy
0
Japan J-League 11/08/24
L
Nagoya Grampus
1
Tokyo Verdy
0
Japan J-League 07/08/24
L
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1
Tokyo Verdy
0
