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Avispa Fukuoka vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction, Tips & Odds

Avispa Fukuoka vs Cerezo Osaka

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 2
Avispa Fukuoka
#7 · J1 League
WLWLW
3 - 0
Best Denki Stadium, Fukuoka (22,331)
Cerezo Osaka
#12 · J1 League
LWWWW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.80
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.76 (implied 56.7%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 59.2% probability (an expert ratio of 1.69). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (59.2% vs 56.7%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Cerezo Osaka to win against Avispa Fukuoka, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Cerezo Osaka starts the season in a strong position, currently sitting third in the standings. Their recent form has been impressive, with four wins and one draw in their last five matches. This winning momentum could be crucial as they aim to build on their positive start. Avispa Fukuoka, on the other hand, is positioned second but has not yet played this season, making it difficult to gauge their current form. Their last five matches show a mixed result of two wins, one draw, and two losses. This inconsistency could hinder their performance as they face a confident Cerezo Osaka side. The model gives Cerezo Osaka a solid win probability, reflecting their recent success and form. However, the lack of competitive match data for Avispa Fukuoka means there is uncertainty about how they will perform in their first match of the season. The full prediction methodology used by The Daily Punt Analysis Team combines expected goals and actual results across the season to derive these insights.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Avispa Fukuoka Win41%2.65
Draw24%3.18
Cerezo Osaka Win35%2.62
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7655.0%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
2.0350.2%

Combined goal output is high (3.0 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Avispa Fukuoka 1-1 Cerezo Osaka
5.9117.0%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.0% probability.

Asian Handicap
Avispa Fukuoka -0.5
2.5535%

Avispa Fukuoka have been the stronger side, winning 29% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.91
17.0%
0-1
7.78
12.9%
1-0
7.84
12.8%
0-0
8.49
11.9%
1-2
9.26
10.9%
2-1
9.52
10.6%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.0% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Avispa Fukuoka
-0.0
1.89
Cerezo Osaka
+0.0
1.88
Avispa Fukuoka
-0.3
2.25
Cerezo Osaka
+0.3
2.25
Avispa Fukuoka
-0.5
2.55
Cerezo Osaka
+0.5
2.43
Avispa Fukuoka
-1.5
5.50
Cerezo Osaka
+1.5
5.00

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Avispa Fukuoka are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Avispa Fukuoka vs Cerezo Osaka
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.623.252.622.001.801.731.95
Marathonbet
2.673.152.632.011.771.751.94
Betfair
2.633.402.502.001.801.802.00
Pinnacle
2.723.262.752.081.79
SBO
2.533.022.482.081.76
William Hill
2.603.102.601.801.95
Bet365
2.703.102.702.051.751.752.00
1xBet
2.733.222.692.041.801.751.97
Unibet
2.653.152.552.021.671.781.89
888Sport
2.603.102.602.001.731.801.95
Betano
2.703.102.672.051.751.722.00
BetVictor
2.703.302.631.961.721.751.95

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
89.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
70.6%
Over 2.5 Goals
50.2%
Over 3.5 Goals
26.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAvispa Fukuoka or Draw
65%1.45
12Avispa Fukuoka or Cerezo Osaka
76%1.32
X2Draw or Cerezo Osaka
59%1.44

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Cerezo Osaka leads 6-2)
2 Avispa Fukuoka2 Draw6 Cerezo Osaka
03 May
Cerezo Osaka
1-1
Avispa Fukuoka
J1 League
15 Feb
Avispa Fukuoka
0-2
Cerezo Osaka
J1 League
Sept 25
Avispa Fukuoka
2-4
Cerezo Osaka
J1 League
May 25
Cerezo Osaka
2-0
Avispa Fukuoka
J1 League
Nov 24
Cerezo Osaka
1-0
Avispa Fukuoka
J1 League
May 24
Avispa Fukuoka
0-3
Cerezo Osaka
J1 League
Jun 23
Cerezo Osaka
0-1
Avispa Fukuoka
J1 League
Feb 23
Avispa Fukuoka
2-1
Cerezo Osaka
J1 League
Jul 22
Cerezo Osaka
2-0
Avispa Fukuoka
J1 League
Apr 22
Avispa Fukuoka
0-0
Cerezo Osaka
J1 League

In the last 10 matches between Avispa Fukuoka and Cerezo Osaka, Cerezo Osaka leads with 6 wins, while Avispa Fukuoka has won 2 times, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines show a tendency for Cerezo Osaka to secure narrow victories, with four matches ending in a one-goal margin. However, they have also recorded a few heavier wins, including a 4-2 and a 3-0 victory. Notably, Avispa Fukuoka's last win came over three matches ago, indicating a challenging trend against Cerezo Osaka in recent encounters.

J1 League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Machida Zelvia
22009186
WW
2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
22007166
WW
3
Kashiwa Reysol
22005236
WW
4
Kashima
22006426
WW
5
Gamba Osaka
21105414
DW
6
Vissel Kobe
21103214
DW
7
Avispa Fukuoka
21013123
WL
12
Cerezo Osaka
210124-23
LW
18
Nagoya Grampus
200213-20
LL
19
Urawa
200248-40
LL
20
JEF United Chiba
200207-70
LL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Avispa FukuokaHome
1W0D1L
2 playedGF 3 · GA 11.50 pts/game
Cerezo OsakaAway
0W0D1L
1 playedGF 0 · GA 30.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2027 Season
Avispa FukuokaCerezo Osaka
1.5Goals p.g.1.52
1.61Goals conceded p.g.1.21
11%Clean sheets31%
29%Win rate45%
3.11Avg goals in match2.72
0.51xG per game2.07
44%Possession %53%
3.6Shots on target / game4.6
4.5Corners per game4.5
Avispa Fukuoka
Recent Form

Avispa Fukuoka have won 4 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 8 and losing 5. Their recent home fixtures include beat Cerezo Osaka 3-0 and lost to Vissel Kobe 0-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 11D 9L from the last 28 games (29% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Avispa FukuokaAll competitions
15 Aug
Avispa Fukuoka
3-0
Cerezo Osaka
J1 League
08 Aug
Avispa Fukuoka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
J1 League
19 Jul
Avispa Fukuoka
3-2
Osaka
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Avispa Fukuoka
1-2
Kitakyushu
Friendlies Clubs
06 Jun
JEF United Chiba
1-2
Avispa Fukuoka
J1 League
30 May
Avispa Fukuoka
2-2
JEF United Chiba
J1 League
8
Win
29%
11
Draw
39%
9
Lost
32%
Cerezo Osaka
Recent Form

Cerezo Osaka have won 6 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Cerezo Osaka 3-0 and beat FC Tokyo 1-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 7D 9L from the last 29 games (45% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Cerezo OsakaAll competitions
15 Aug
Avispa Fukuoka
3-0
Cerezo Osaka
J1 League
08 Aug
Cerezo Osaka
2-1
Fagiano Okayama
J1 League
29 Jul
Cerezo Osaka
1-0
Borussia Dortmund
Friendlies Clubs
15 Jul
Cerezo Osaka
1-0
Tochigi City
Friendlies Clubs
06 Jun
FC Tokyo
1-3
Cerezo Osaka
J1 League
30 May
Cerezo Osaka
2-2
FC Tokyo
J1 League
13
Win
45%
7
Draw
24%
9
Lost
31%

Lineups

Confirmed

Avispa Fukuoka3-4-2-1Confirmed

16Teppei OkaDEF
15Yuma TsujiokaDEF
20Kennedy Egbus MikuniDEF
6Masato ShigemiFWD
13Shu MorookaFWD
9Werik PopóFWD
1Takumi NagaishiGK
55Kokoro MaedaMID
22Kazuki FujimotoMID
11Tomoya MikiMID
47Yu HashimotoMID
23Daiki FukazawaDEF
29Maejima YotaDEF
3Nara TatsukiDEF
7Shosei UsuiFWD
18Sonosuke SatoFWD
41Kazuki FujitaGK
14Shintaro NagoMID
34Keiya ShiihashiMID
21Oriol RomeuMID

Cerezo Osaka3-4-2-1Confirmed

44Shinnosuke HatanakaDEF
4Rikito InoueDEF
27Dion CoolsDEF
8Shinji KagawaFWD
9Solomon SakuragawaFWD
14Yumeki YokoyamaFWD
23Kosuke NakamuraGK
28Kosei OkazawaMID
2Takumi NakamuraMID
66Ayumu OhataMID
10Shunta TanakaMID
6Kyohei NoborizatoDEF
16Hayato OkudaDEF
97Travis TakahashiDEF
19Pablo SabbagFWD
11Thiago AndradeFWD
41Yota KomiFWD
31Koto AbeGK
36Jackson IrvineMID
77Lucas FernandesMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Avispa Fukuoka

No reported absences

Cerezo Osaka

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Both Teams Score1.76 (55%)
Value Bets
Avispa Fukuoka Win2.65 (40.7%)
Cerezo Osaka Win2.62 (35.1%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.03 (50.2%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.76 (49.8%)
BTTS No1.96 (45%)
Speculative
Draw3.18 (24.3%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Avispa Fukuoka have averaged 4.5 corners per match at home; Cerezo Osaka 4.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Avispa Fukuoka have generated 0.51 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 29% of them. They put 3.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Avispa Fukuoka player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.