Albirex Niigata vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Avi to Make it a Close Encounter

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Avispa Fukuoka +0.25 at 1.80 against Albirex Niigata. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

Albi 1-0 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Albirex Niigata drew their last game 3-3, with the action taking place at Denka Big Swan Stadium against Gamba Osaka. Daisuke Kimori's side had most of the ball boasting 60% possession and five shots on target, with Motoki Hasegawa, Jin Okumura and Ken Yamura among the goals.

Avispa Fukuoka drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Best Denki Stadium ended 2-2 against Machida Zelvia. The Hornets were restricted to just 39% possession and managed six shots on goal, while Tomoya Ando and Kosei Tani (own goal) were both on target.

The most recent head-to-head saw Albi land a 1-0 away victory over Avi at Best Denki Stadium. In the past 4 H2H games, we’ve seen three Albi wins and one Avi triumph.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Avispa Fukuoka	13	6	3	4	13	12	1	13:12	21
17	Albirex Niigata	13	2	6	5	13	17	-4	13:17	12

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4 losses and 6 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 7.6 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Albi have had 52.7% possession and 4.5 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 8.3 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.4 corners.

Motoki Hasegawa and Ken Yamura lead the way with 3 goals, while Jin Okumura has 1. Yota Komi and Kento Hashimoto have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.

Avispa have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 0.9 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. Myong-Hwi Kim's team have averaged 42.6% possession, 3.6 corners taken and 4.1 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts.

Tomoya Ando and Kazuya Konno have scored 2 goals, followed by Nassim Ben Khalifa with 1. Yuji Kitajima, Masaya Tashiro and Wellington have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Albirex Niigata confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Kazuki Fujita (GK), Soya Fujiwara, Jason Geria, Michael James Fitzgerald, Kento Hashimoto, Yota Komi, Yuji Hoshi, Hiroki Akiyama, Jin Okumura, Ken Yamura, Motoki Hasegawa.

Avispa Fukuoka confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Masaaki Murakami (GK), Yota Maejima, Masaya Tashiro, Tomoya Ando, Takaaki Shichi, Daiki Matsuoka, Hiroki Akino, Tomoya Miki, Shintaro Nago, Kazuki Fujimoto, Nassim Ben Khalifa.

Expert J1 League Analysis

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making football picks. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Albirex Niigata vs Avispa Fukuoka league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Avispa in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Avispa in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Avispa in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Albirex in any of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Albirex in any of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Albirex in 16 consecutive games.

Albirex Niigata vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction

Avispa Fukuoka +0.25 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible play at a price of 1.80. They should be able to swerve a loss in this J1 League game and we’re confident that the away team can land a victory.

Bigger prices can be secured for bettors who are prepared to move the line. The odds increase according to how much risk you are prepared to have with your wager.

Avi +0.25 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

Our Pick

Avispa Asian Hcp +0.25 @ 1.80 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Albirex 1 - 2 Avispa

One bet that has caught our eye is Avispa to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at 11.00 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Albirex Under 4.5 Corners 1.98

Albirex Niigata have had under 4.5 corners in three consecutive matches, with Avispa Fukuoka conceding under 4.5 corners in the previous four games. There’s a chance to go under the Albirex Niigata Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of 1.98 on offer.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Albirex

Total

8.90 4.50 4.40

Home

9.80 5.40 4.40

Away

8.00 4.30 3.70

Avispa

Total

7.70 3.60 4.10

Home

5.90 2.40 3.50

Away

8.30 3.80 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

1.83

Under 8.5

1.83

Albirex Corners

Over 4.5

1.83

Under 4.5

1.83

Avispa Corners

Over 3.5

1.80

Under 3.5

1.91

Most Corners

1

1.73

X

6.50

2

2.33

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Albirex Niigata vs Avispa Fukuoka Odds

Albirex Niigata are 2.50 with the bookies to beat Avispa Fukuoka, with the latter having betting odds of 3.00. The draw in this J1 League match can be backed at 3.10.

A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored. As long as one team or more fail to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at 1.62.

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