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Avispa Fukuoka vs Fagiano Okayama Prediction, Tips & Odds

Avispa Fukuoka vs Fagiano Okayama

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 9
Avispa Fukuoka
#18 · J1 League
LLLWL
2 - 1
Best Denki Stadium, Fukuoka (22,331)
Fagiano Okayama
#10 · J1 League
WLDLW
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.62
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.59 (implied 62.8%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 65.3% probability (an expert ratio of 1.53). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (65.3% vs 62.8%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Fagiano Okayama to win this match against Avispa Fukuoka, with a projected scoreline of 2-0. Fagiano Okayama currently sits in 9th place in the J1 League standings, having secured 13 points from 8 matches. Their season form shows a competitive edge, with four wins, one draw, and three losses. They have scored 11 goals while conceding 10, indicating a slight defensive vulnerability but an overall solid attacking presence. On the other hand, Avispa Fukuoka finds themselves at the bottom of the league table in 18th place, with just 4 points from 8 matches. Their season has been challenging, marked by only one win, one draw, and six losses. The team's goal difference of -3, with 9 goals scored and 12 conceded, highlights their struggles both in attack and defense. Their recent form has been particularly concerning, with no wins in their last five matches. The model indicates a win probability of approximately 65% for Fagiano Okayama, with a key market percentage suggesting a strong likelihood of this outcome. However, a potential caveat lies in Fagiano Okayama's recent inconsistency, as they have experienced two losses in their last five matches. For a deeper understanding of the prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, which details our in-house model's analysis based on expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

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 Win32%3.00
Draw25%3.05
Fagiano Okayama Win43%2.46
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.9251.7%

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

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.5954.1%

Avispa Fukuoka manage games at home, conceding just 1.61 goals per match. Fagiano Okayama score 1.29 on the road.

Correct Score
Avispa Fukuoka 1-1 Fagiano Okayama
5.8117.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
Fagiano Okayama -0.0
1.7237%

Fagiano Okayama have been the stronger side, winning 38% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.81
17.3%
0-1
6.77
14.8%
0-0
7.10
14.2%
1-0
7.57
13.2%
1-2
9.60
10.4%
2-1
10.61
9.5%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.3% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Avispa Fukuoka
-0.0
2.09
Fagiano Okayama
+0.0
1.72
Avispa Fukuoka
-0.3
2.57
Fagiano Okayama
+0.3
2.05
Avispa Fukuoka
-1.5
6.00
Fagiano Okayama
+1.5
5.00

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Fagiano Okayama 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 Fagiano Okayama
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
2.982.962.492.291.581.921.77
Betfair
2.883.102.402.251.571.911.80
Pinnacle
3.233.072.522.401.62——
SBO
2.813.042.472.381.58——
William Hill
3.002.902.40——1.911.80
Bet365
3.003.202.402.301.601.951.80
1xBet
3.063.042.562.341.611.921.79
Betano
2.953.052.472.251.621.881.82
BetVictor
3.103.132.452.231.561.951.75

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
87%
Over 1.5 Goals
66%
Over 2.5 Goals
45.9%
Over 3.5 Goals
21.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAvispa Fukuoka or Draw
57%1.52
12Avispa Fukuoka or Fagiano Okayama
75%1.35
X2Draw or Fagiano Okayama
68%1.37

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (evenly matched 2-2)
2 Avispa Fukuoka6 Draw2 Fagiano Okayama
25 Apr
Fagiano Okayama
2-0
Avispa Fukuoka
J1 League
08 Feb
Avispa Fukuoka
1-1
Fagiano Okayama
J1 League
Jun 25
Fagiano Okayama
0-1
Avispa Fukuoka
J1 League
Apr 25
Avispa Fukuoka
1-1
Fagiano Okayama
J1 League
Dec 20
Fagiano Okayama
1-1
Avispa Fukuoka
J2 League
Jul 20
Avispa Fukuoka
1-0
Fagiano Okayama
J2 League
Sept 19
Avispa Fukuoka
1-1
Fagiano Okayama
J2 League
Mar 19
Fagiano Okayama
2-1
Avispa Fukuoka
J2 League
Oct 18
Avispa Fukuoka
1-1
Fagiano Okayama
J2 League
May 18
Fagiano Okayama
2-2
Avispa Fukuoka
J2 League

The head-to-head record between Avispa Fukuoka and Fagiano Okayama stands at 2 wins for Avispa Fukuoka, 2 wins for Fagiano Okayama, and 6 draws over the last 10 matches. This indicates a closely contested rivalry, with a significant number of matches ending in draws, reflecting a pattern of tight encounters. The scorelines suggest that while both teams have managed to secure narrow wins, there have been no heavy victories, further emphasizing the balanced nature of their meetings. The last win for either side was Fagiano Okayama's 2-0 victory in April 2026, highlighting the recent competitive balance.

J1 League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Machida Zelvia
1182130102026
WWWLD
2
FC Tokyo
117312181324
DWWWW
3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1172225101523
LWWWW
4
Vissel Kobe
117131811722
LWLWW
5
Kashiwa Reysol
117132217522
DLWWW
6
Kashima
116232318520
DWWDL
10
Fagiano Okayama
115151415-116
WLLLW
18
Avispa Fukuoka
112181218-67
LLWLL
19
JEF United Chiba
111371022-126
LDDLD
20
Tokyo Verdy
11056620-145
DLLLD

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Avispa FukuokaHome
2W1D4L
7 playedGF 9 · GA 91.00 pts/game
Fagiano OkayamaAway
2W0D3L
5 playedGF 7 · GA 81.20 pts/game

Key Statistics

2027 Season
Avispa FukuokaFagiano Okayama
1.32Goals p.g.1.29
1.61Goals conceded p.g.1.4
10%Clean sheets24%
24%Win rate38%
2.93Avg goals in match2.69
0.83xG per game1.20
41%Possession %44%
4.5Shots on target / game3.3
4.5Corners per game6.3
Avispa Fukuoka
Recent Form

Avispa Fukuoka have won 5 of their last 24 matches at home, drawing 10 and losing 9. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Gamba Osaka 1-2 and beat Fagiano Okayama 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 13D 18L from the last 41 games (24% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Avispa FukuokaAll competitions
21 Oct
Avispa Fukuoka
1-2
Gamba Osaka
J1 League
18 Oct
Machida Zelvia
3-0
Avispa Fukuoka
J1 League
14 Oct
Sagan Tosu
2-1
Avispa Fukuoka
J-League Cup
10 Oct
Avispa Fukuoka
2-1
Fagiano Okayama
J1 League
07 Oct
Avispa Fukuoka
0-1
Yokohama FC
Emperor Cup
29 Sept
Osaka
1-2
Avispa Fukuoka
J-League Cup
10
Win
24%
13
Draw
32%
18
Lost
44%
Fagiano Okayama
Recent Form

Fagiano Okayama have won 8 of their last 26 matches on the road, drawing 7 and losing 11. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Nagoya Grampus 3-3 and lost to Avispa Fukuoka 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 17W 10D 18L from the last 45 games (38% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Fagiano OkayamaAll competitions
21 Oct
Fagiano Okayama
2-0
Mito Hollyhock
J1 League
18 Oct
Fagiano Okayama
0-3
Vissel Kobe
J1 League
14 Oct
Nagoya Grampus
3-3
Fagiano Okayama
J-League Cup
10 Oct
Avispa Fukuoka
2-1
Fagiano Okayama
J1 League
07 Oct
Fagiano Okayama
1-0
JEF United Chiba
Emperor Cup
29 Sept
Consadole Sapporo
1-2
Fagiano Okayama
J-League Cup
17
Win
38%
10
Draw
22%
18
Lost
40%

Lineups

Confirmed

Avispa Fukuoka3-4-2-1Confirmed

15Y. TsujiokaDEF
37M. TashiroDEF
16T. OkaDEF
9Werik PopóFWD
24Y. ObataGK
13S. MorookaMID
29Y. MaejimaMID
34K. ShiihashiMID
55K. MaedaMID
2M. YuzawaMID
6M. ShigemiMID
33K. YamawakiDEF
47Y. HashimotoDEF
38D. MiyaDEF
32A. Sani BrownFWD
1T. NagaishiGK
52Shohei TakemotoMID
14S. NagoMID
25Y. KitajimaMID
17H. AkinoMID

Fagiano Okayama3-4-2-1Confirmed

44S. MoriDEF
48Y. TatsutaDEF
6H. OmoriDEF
9Léo GaúchoFWD
1L. MoserGK
20K. KawanoMID
88T. YamaneMID
33Y. KamiyaMID
51K. ShiraiMID
80OberdanMID
10Na Sang-HoMID
43Y. SuzukiDEF
55Y. FujiiDEF
19R. SatoFWD
52T. HamadaGK
79N. BrowneMID
7R. TakeuchiMID
28M. MatsumotoMID
41E. MiyamotoMID
8A. EsakaMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Avispa Fukuoka

No reported absences

Fagiano Okayama

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.

Value Bets
Avispa Fukuoka Win3.00 (32%)
Draw3.05 (25.2%)
Fagiano Okayama Win2.46 (42.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.31 (45.9%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.59 (54.1%)
Both Teams Score1.92 (51.7%)
BTTS No1.79 (48.3%)

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; Fagiano Okayama 6.3 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.4 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Fagiano Okayama have generated 1.20 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 38% of them. They put 3.3 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Fagiano Okayama player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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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.