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Avispa Fukuoka vs Mito Hollyhock Prediction, Tips & Odds

Avispa Fukuoka vs Mito Hollyhock

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 6
Avispa Fukuoka
#16 · J1 League
DLLDL
1 - 1
Best Denki Stadium, Fukuoka (22,331)
Mito Hollyhock
#11 · J1 League
DDWDL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.91
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.85 (implied 54.2%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 56.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.76). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (56.7% vs 54.2%), 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 Avispa Fukuoka to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1 against Mito Hollyhock. Avispa currently sits in 12th place in the league, having played three matches this season. They have recorded one win and two losses, with five goals scored and four conceded, resulting in a positive goal difference of one. Their recent form shows a mixed bag, with two wins in their last five matches, indicating a potential for improvement. On the other hand, Mito Hollyhock is positioned higher at 7th place, having also played three matches but securing only one win, one draw, and one loss. Like Avispa, they have also scored five goals and conceded four, maintaining a goal difference of one. However, their form has been less impressive recently, with just one win and three losses in their last five matches, suggesting they may be struggling to find consistency. The model provides a win probability of around 55% for Avispa Fukuoka, with a projected score of 2-1. One key market percentage indicates a slight edge for Avispa in terms of match betting. A caveat to consider is that both teams have shown vulnerability in defence, which could lead to an unexpected outcome. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results over 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 Win44%2.01
Draw24%3.28
Mito Hollyhock Win33%3.71
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8553.7%

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

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.7250.4%

Avispa Fukuoka manage games at home, conceding just 1.69 goals per match. Mito Hollyhock score 1.09 on the road.

Correct Score
Avispa Fukuoka 1-1 Mito Hollyhock
5.9117.0%

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

Asian Handicap
Avispa Fukuoka -0.5
1.9438%

Avispa Fukuoka have been the stronger side, winning 22% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.91
17.0%
1-0
6.29
16.0%
2-1
8.18
12.3%
0-0
8.29
12.2%
2-0
8.76
11.5%
0-1
9.14
11.1%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.0% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Avispa Fukuoka clean sheets, in line with their 9% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Avispa Fukuoka
-0.0
1.45
Mito Hollyhock
+0.0
2.71
Avispa Fukuoka
-0.5
1.94
Mito Hollyhock
+0.5
3.25
Avispa Fukuoka
-1.5
3.75
Mito Hollyhock
+1.5
8.00

Lines averaged across 5 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 Mito Hollyhock
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.003.303.802.051.751.831.85
Marathonbet
1.983.303.782.111.701.871.81
Betfair
1.953.403.702.101.731.871.90
Pinnacle
2.053.413.942.191.74
SBO
2.043.023.242.051.79
William Hill
1.913.203.901.851.85
Bet365
2.103.103.602.101.701.801.95
1xBet
2.043.383.832.141.721.861.84
Unibet
1.943.303.702.101.621.911.76
Betano
2.053.303.602.021.781.781.93
Superbet
2.053.303.652.001.751.821.88
BetVictor
2.053.303.802.071.651.871.80

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
88.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
69.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
49.6%
Over 3.5 Goals
24.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAvispa Fukuoka or Draw
68%1.25
12Avispa Fukuoka or Mito Hollyhock
76%1.30
X2Draw or Mito Hollyhock
56%1.77

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Avispa Fukuoka leads 4-2)
4 Avispa Fukuoka4 Draw2 Mito Hollyhock
Nov 20
Mito Hollyhock
0-1
Avispa Fukuoka
J2 League
Aug 20
Avispa Fukuoka
0-1
Mito Hollyhock
J2 League
Jul 19
Avispa Fukuoka
1-1
Mito Hollyhock
J2 League
Jun 19
Mito Hollyhock
4-2
Avispa Fukuoka
J2 League
Aug 18
Avispa Fukuoka
2-0
Mito Hollyhock
J2 League
May 18
Mito Hollyhock
0-2
Avispa Fukuoka
J2 League
Aug 17
Avispa Fukuoka
0-0
Mito Hollyhock
J2 League
Apr 17
Mito Hollyhock
1-1
Avispa Fukuoka
J2 League
Jul 15
Mito Hollyhock
2-2
Avispa Fukuoka
J2 League
Apr 15
Avispa Fukuoka
1-0
Mito Hollyhock
J2 League

The head-to-head record between Avispa Fukuoka and Mito Hollyhock shows 4 wins for Avispa Fukuoka, 4 draws, and 2 wins for Mito Hollyhock over the last 10 matches. This indicates a competitive rivalry, with a notable frequency of draws, accounting for 40% of the encounters. The scorelines suggest a mix of tight contests, with several matches ending in narrow victories, such as 1-0 and 2-0, alongside a more decisive 4-2 win for Mito Hollyhock. The last victory for Mito Hollyhock came in August 2020, highlighting a challenge in securing wins against Avispa Fukuoka in recent matchups.

J1 League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Machida Zelvia
65101851316
WWDWW
2
Vissel Kobe
641194513
WWWLD
3
Kashima
64021311212
LLWWW
4
Kashiwa Reysol
6402108212
LLWWW
5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
6321135811
LWDDW
6
FC Tokyo
6321118311
WDWWD
11
Mito Hollyhock
623111839
DWDWD
16
Avispa Fukuoka
6114910-14
DLLLW
18
V-varen Nagasaki
6114714-74
LDLLL
19
Tokyo Verdy
603328-63
DLLDL
20
JEF United Chiba
6105515-103
WLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Avispa FukuokaHome
1W1D2L
4 playedGF 6 · GA 51.00 pts/game
Mito HollyhockAway
1W1D1L
3 playedGF 5 · GA 41.33 pts/game

Key Statistics

2027 Season
Avispa FukuokaMito Hollyhock
1.41Goals p.g.1.09
1.69Goals conceded p.g.1.69
9%Clean sheets16%
22%Win rate19%
3.09Avg goals in match2.78
0.55xG per game0.75
46%Possession %47%
5.0Shots on target / game3.8
5.2Corners per game4.0
Avispa Fukuoka
Recent Form

Avispa Fukuoka have won 3 of their last 19 matches at home, drawing 10 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Mito Hollyhock 1-1 and lost to Urawa 2-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 7W 13D 12L from the last 32 games (22% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Avispa FukuokaAll competitions
05 Sept
Avispa Fukuoka
1-1
Mito Hollyhock
J1 League
02 Sept
Avispa Fukuoka
2-3
Urawa
J1 League
29 Aug
Kyoto Sanga
2-1
Avispa Fukuoka
J1 League
26 Aug
Avispa Fukuoka
0-0
Verspah Oita
Emperor Cup
22 Aug
Kashima
3-2
Avispa Fukuoka
J1 League
08 Aug
Avispa Fukuoka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
J1 League
7
Win
22%
13
Draw
41%
12
Lost
38%
Mito Hollyhock
Recent Form

Mito Hollyhock have won 2 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 6 and losing 9. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Mito Hollyhock 0-0 and drew with Avispa Fukuoka 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 11D 15L from the last 32 games (19% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Mito HollyhockAll competitions
09 Sept
Parceiro Nagano
0-0
Mito Hollyhock
J-League Cup
05 Sept
Avispa Fukuoka
1-1
Mito Hollyhock
J1 League
02 Sept
Mito Hollyhock
4-2
Kashima
J1 League
29 Aug
Mito Hollyhock
1-1
Machida Zelvia
J1 League
26 Aug
Mito Hollyhock
0-2
Kyoto Sangyo University
Emperor Cup
22 Aug
Kyoto Sanga
1-3
Mito Hollyhock
J1 League
6
Win
19%
11
Draw
34%
15
Lost
47%

Lineups

Confirmed

Avispa Fukuoka3-4-2-1Confirmed

15Y. TsujiokaDEF
16T. OkaDEF
37M. TashiroDEF
9Werik PopóFWD
41K. FujitaGK
6M. ShigemiMID
13S. MorookaMID
23D. FukazawaMID
11T. MikiMID
55K. MaedaMID
47Y. HashimotoMID
38D. MiyaDEF
29Y. MaejimaDEF
32A. Sani BrownFWD
22K. FujimotoFWD
1T. NagaishiGK
34K. ShiihashiMID
25Y. KitajimaMID
14S. NagoMID
17H. AkinoMID

Mito Hollyhock4-4-2Confirmed

15Y. KimotoDEF
7S. OmoriDEF
4A. KawazuraDEF
25T. MaseDEF
10A. WatanabeFWD
18K. UchinoFWD
34K. NishikawaGK
19T. SembaMID
20Y. FunabashiMID
11Y. TorikaiMID
22K. TaniguchiMID
50R. IeizumiDEF
16Y. TamuraDEF
17K. ItakuraDEF
33Patryck FerreiraFWD
9R. NemotoFWD
27J. SłowikGK
39H. YamamotoMID
3K. OsakiMID
8C. KatoMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Avispa Fukuoka

No reported absences

Mito Hollyhock

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 Win2.01 (43.7%)
Mito Hollyhock Win3.71 (32.5%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.08 (49.6%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.72 (50.4%)
Both Teams Score1.85 (53.7%)
BTTS No1.86 (46.3%)
Speculative
Draw3.28 (23.8%)

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 5.2 corners per match at home; Mito Hollyhock 4.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.6 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Avispa Fukuoka have generated 0.55 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 22% of them. They put 5.0 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.