Avispa Fukuoka vs Albirex Niigata, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Albirex Niigata — J. League at Best Denki Stadium.
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Albirex Niigata 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyōto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tōkyō | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tōkyō Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F·Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | Albirex Niigata | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Aug | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Aug | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Jul | Tōkyō Verdy | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Jul | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Jul | Kyōto Sanga FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | Kyōto Sanga FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Aug | Júbilo Iwata | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Jul | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Jul | FC Tōkyō | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Jul | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 3–4 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/4
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Avispa Fukuoka
| Shu Morooka | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kazuki Fujimoto | 1 G | |
| Werik | 1 G | |
| Yuma Tsujioka | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Avispa Fukuoka have kicked off against Albirex Niigata. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Danilo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Albirex Niigata.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Motoki Hasegawa made 110 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' Kento Hashimoto is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Avispa Fukuoka tonight.
- 35' Avispa Fukuoka are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Albirex Niigata backline.
- 40' It’s high time Rikizo Matsuhashi made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 45' Avispa Fukuoka are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' Fresh legs for Avispa Fukuoka! Yota Maejima comes on to replace Seiya Inoue.
- 49' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kaito Taniguchi makes it 0-1.
- 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' The Avispa Fukuoka bench stirs into life. Ryoga Sato is withdrawn and Shahab Zahedi Tabar gets his opportunity.
- 60' Avispa Fukuoka have won 219 goals from 205 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 64' Masato Shigemi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yuto Iwasaki at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' Albirex Niigata come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 74' The home supporters are growing impatient. Avispa Fukuoka must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 79' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 80' Reiju Tsuruno is replacing Daiki Matsuoka for the Avispa Fukuoka side.
- 82' The Albirex Niigata bench stirs into life. Danilo is withdrawn and Eitaro Matsuda gets his opportunity.
- 87' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Avispa Fukuoka and Albirex Niigata are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 90' Koji Suzuki makes way for Yuji Ono at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Albirex Niigata.
- Avispa Fukuoka will have plenty to reflect on. Albirex Niigata were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 17
-
16
Itsuki Oda ↓ Masashi Kamekawa 80'
-
18
Yuto Iwasaki ↓ Masato Shigemi 64'
- 8
- 37
- 31
- 6
- 27
-
4
Seiya Inoue ↓ Yota Maejima 46'
-
88
Daiki Matsuoka ↓ Reiju Tsuruno 80'
Bench
- 7
-
19
Masashi Kamekawa ↑ 80'
- 1
-
29
Yota Maejima ↑ 46'
-
28
Reiju Tsuruno ↑ 80'
-
30
Masato Shigemi ↑ 64'
-
9
Shahab Zahedi Tabar ↑ 55'
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
Albirex Niigata Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 5
- 1
-
17
Danilo ↓ Eitaro Matsuda 82'
-
42
Kento Hashimoto ↓ Ryo Endo 90'
- 25
- 6
- 7
-
9
Koji Suzuki ↓ Yuji Ono 90'
- 27
- 8
Bench
- 20
-
99
Yuji Ono ↑ 90'
-
22
Eitaro Matsuda ↑ 82'
- 31
- 21
-
26
Ryo Endo ↑ 90'
-
14
Motoki Hasegawa ↑ 82'
Coach
Rikizo Matsuhashi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kazuya Konno | 3 |
| Ryotaro Ito | 2 |
| Kaito Taniguchi | 2 |
| Yuji Kitajima | 1 |
| Shosei Usui | 1 |
| Hayato Inamura | 1 |
| Itsuki Oda | 1 |
| Yuto Horigome | 1 |
Head to Head
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Albirex Niigata Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.01
Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Albirex Niigata xG
I would bet for:
Albirex Niigata or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Albirex Niigata win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
61%
Draw or Albirex Niigata
70%
Avispa Fukuoka or Albirex Niigata
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka
| Handicap | Avispa Fukuoka covers | Push | Albirex Niigata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 18% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 22% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
37%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.