Avispa Fukuoka will host Yokohama F Marinos in the upcoming round of the J1 League on Wednesday, 26 June.
With both teams doing well recently, who will emerge victorious from this interesting duel? Read our Avispa Fukuoka vs Yokohama FM prediction to learn more about the game.
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Yokohama FM prediction: A close match without many goals
Key stats
- We saw both teams score in just 42% of Avispa Fukuoka's league matches this season.
- Yokohama FM have won four of the last six duels with Avispa Fukuoka.
- Avispa Fukuoka have only won three of their 10 games at home in the league, while Yokohama FM have won more matches away from home than they did at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No favourites according to the bookies
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.50%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.30%
- AWAY: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.10%
If we look at these Avispa Fukuoka vs Yokohama FM odds, it's clear that the bookies expect a close match, with the guests seen as the expected winners by a slim margin.
That makes sense given that Yokohama are the better team on paper, but Avispa Fukuoka are three points ahead of them in the standings and without a loss in the last four matches in the league.
In any case, we can expect a very exciting duel and if you liked our predictions for it, check out our top betting tips for today as well.
Last five H2Hs: Yokohama FM with a slight advantage
In the last five duels between these two teams, we saw Yokohama win three times, while Avispa Fukuoka have a coupe of wins too. However, the situation is more lopsided if we look at their overall H2H record: 19-3-4 in favour of Yokohama F Marinos.
Japan J-League 01/03/24
Yokohama F-Marinos
Avispa Fukuoka
Japan J-League 28/10/23
Avispa Fukuoka
Yokohama F-Marinos
Japan J-League 28/05/23
Yokohama F-Marinos
Avispa Fukuoka
Japan J-League 10/09/22
Yokohama F-Marinos
Avispa Fukuoka
Japan J-League 21/05/22
Avispa Fukuoka
Yokohama F-Marinos
Avispa Fukuoka preview: Can they keep their undeefated streak alive?
After three straight wins in the league, Avispa Fukuoka didn't win in the last round, but they also didn't lose since they drew with the league leaders Machida Zelvia. So, Avispa Fukuoka are clearly in good form, but they remain closer to the middle of the standings than they are to the very top, with 29 points from 19 games.
Meanwhile, Takumi Nagaishiand and Yota Maejima are sidelined with injuries ahead of this match.
Predicted lineup: Murakami (GK), Grolli, Tashiro, Miya, Oda, Matsuoka, Mae, Iwasaki, Konno, Wellington & Sato
Japan J-League 10/05/25
L
Yokohama FC
1
Avispa Fukuoka
0
Japan J-League 06/05/25
L
Kashima Antlers
1
Avispa Fukuoka
0
Japan J-League 03/05/25
L
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2
Avispa Fukuoka
1
Japan J-League 29/04/25
D
Shonan Bellmare
0
Avispa Fukuoka
0
Japan J-League 25/04/25
D
Fagiano Okayama
1
Avispa Fukuoka
1
Yokohama FM preview: Can they win three in a row?
While they've been great in the AFC Champions League this season where they've gone all the way to the final, things have been quite different for Yokohama FM in the J1 League. After all, they are at 26 points after 19 rounds, but on the bright side, Yokohama F Marinos have won their last couple of matches in the league.
On top of that, Yokohama FM have a good health situation with only Katsuya Nagato questionable for the game ahead.
Predicted lineup: Popp (GK), Matsubara, Kamijima, T. Watanabe, Eduardo, Amano, Kida, K. Watanabe, Matheus, Lopes & Inoue
Japan J-League 14/05/25
L
Kashiwa Reysol
2
Yokohama F-Marinos
0
Japan J-League 11/05/25
L
Cerezo Osaka
1
Yokohama F-Marinos
0
AFC Champions League Elite 26/04/25
L
Al-Nassr Riyadh
4
Yokohama F-Marinos
1
Japan J-League 20/04/25
L
Urawa Red Diamonds
3
Yokohama F-Marinos
1
Japan J-League 16/04/25
L
Shimizu S-Pulse
3
Yokohama F-Marinos
2