Avispa Fukuoka vs Tokyo Verdy

Today, I bring you guys an exclusive prediction on the J1 League derby between Avispa Fukuoka and Tokyo Verdy. This will count for matchday 19 and be played on May 31, 2025, at 05:00 AM GMT. A match between two teams who are very close to the relegation spots and in serious need of points at this critical point of the season, drifting into its second half. Who are you backing? Let’s take a closer look at the teams and their recent performances to find a valuable bet, starting with the hosts.

Avispa Fukuoka – The Mid-Table Team

Avispa Fukuoka are in their role as an average and mid-table team! Recall they finished last season at the 12th spot, so it doesn’t come as much of a surprise to see them hovering around the 14th position at this time of the season. In 18 matches played so far, they’ve only managed to obtain 23 out of a possible 54 points, winning six, drawing four, and losing eight.

They are one of the worst offensive and defensive sides in the league, with 15 goals scored and 19 conceded. That’s an average of just 0.83 goals scored per match and 1.05 goals conceded per match.

In their last outing, they lost 2-0 in the league against Cerezo Osaka. This defeat raised serious questions as to whether Kim Myung Hwi’s team can beat any top-half of the table team. They’ve won just once in their last 9 matches in all competitions and failed to score in three of their previous five games.

Tokyo Verdy – The Visitors

After a very rough start to the season, Tokyo Verdy has been able to stabilize and gain some consistency. They are currently one of the J1 League teams that play good football, and it has been paying off. They didn’t concede a goal in three of their last five games in all competitions, showing some level of stability in their defense line. After 18 games played, they hold a record of six wins, five draws, seven losses, 13 goals scored, and 18 conceded.

Tokyo Verdy won their last two games, 2-0 away in the Cup against Albirex Niigata and 1-0 at home in the league against Kyoto Sanga. This is exactly the form they need for a match that can be considered easy, against a struggling Avispa Fukuoka side. Worth noting is the fact that Avispa didn’t win any of their last three home games.

Looking at the Head-to-Head Record

In recent years, 28 matches have been played between them, with Tokyo Verdy having the upper hand (10 wins). Avispa Fukuoka won 8 games and 10 ended in draws. Their last five confrontations ended as follows:

As can be seen from the recent H2H records, the confrontations between the teams have been very tide. That’s why, despite the good recent form of Tokyo Verdy, I’m betting on a draw @3.08. Register on Game2Bet if you want to follow this prediction. Good luck.