Avispa Fukuoka vs FC Tokyo, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Avispa Fukuoka vs FC Tokyo — J. League at Best Denki Stadium.
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- FC Tokyo 18 games · 37 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Koei Koya
- Assistant 1 Yusuke Shiotsu
- Assistant 2
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 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tokyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | FC Tokyo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Apr | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Apr | Albirex Niigata | A | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Apr | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Apr | Yokohama FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Apr | Albirex Niigata | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Apr | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Avispa Fukuoka | FC Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #12 |
| 21 | Points | 37 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 0 / 11 | W / D / L | 13 / 0 / 5 |
| 49 | Scored | 55 |
| 59 | Conceded | 42 |
| -10 | GD | +13 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 39% | Win % | 72% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season
FC Tokyo this season
Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts). FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Avispa Fukuoka kicks off things out of here…
- 5' It’s high time Shigetoshi Hasebe made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Shigetoshi Hasebe will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' Kei Koizumi, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' The 36-year-old Keigo Higashi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 36' The referee shows FC Tokyo player a Yellow card on 36.
- 41' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' The travelling FC Tōkyō supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Albert Puig might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' It is a cagey affair so far. Avispa Fukuoka in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past FC Tōkyō's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 61' Kashif Bangunagande has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Kei Koizumi. He replaces Teruhito Nakagawa on 63 minute.
- 68' Reiju Tsuruno makes way for Ryoga Sato at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Avispa Fukuoka.
- 69' Ryoga Sato is replacing Reiju Tsuruno for the Avispa Fukuoka side.
- 70' Time for substitution for FC Tokyo. Kuryu Matsuki is replaced by Adailton.
- 72' Yuya Yamagishi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 6 goals this season for the .
- 75' The Avispa Fukuoka manager makes a substitution. Yuya Yamagishi departs to be replaced by Kenedeiebusu Mikuni.
- 77' FC Tokyo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kota Tawaratsumida is hanging Seiji Kimura on the field on 77 minute.
- 82' FC Tōkyō have won 396 goals from 437 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Douglas Grolli on 84.
- 88' Takeshi Kanamori has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lukian on 88 minute.
- 89' It is a substitution in Avispa Fukuoka team. Lukian is replaced by Takeshi Kanamori on 89 minute.
- 90' Poor challenge from Keigo Higashi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Avispa Fukuoka to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 3
- 1
- 16
- 8
-
9
Lukian ↓ Takeshi Kanamori 89'
- 29
- 6
- 11
-
28
Reiju Tsuruno ↓ Ryoga Sato 68'
- 30
- 33
Bench
- 19
- 18
-
7
Takeshi Kanamori ↑ 89'
- 14
- 31
-
27
Ryoga Sato ↑ 68'
-
20
Kennedy Egbus Mikuni ↑ 75'
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
FC Tokyo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
- 47
- 10
- 9
-
39
Teruhito Nakagawa ↓ Kei Koizumi 63'
- 4
-
8
Shuto Abe ↓ Masato Morishige 70'
- 27
- 11
-
7
Kuryu Matsuki ↓ Adailton 69'
- 17
Bench
- 22
-
3
Masato Morishige ↑ 70'
-
49
Kashif Bangunagande ↑ 70'
-
37
Kei Koizumi ↑ 63'
-
15
Adailton ↑ 69'
- 41
-
33
Kota Tawaratsumida ↑ 77'
Coach
Albert Puig
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuya Yamagishi | 5 |
| Lukian | 3 |
| Naoki Kumata | 1 |
| Leandro | 1 |
| Ryoga Sato | 1 |
| Kazuya Konno | 1 |
| Juanma | 1 |
| Yuto Nagatomo | 1 |
Head to Head
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.49
Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.67
FC Tokyo xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 87% + Both teams to score 84%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Avispa Fukuoka win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 5.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 3.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 4.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
Double Chance
Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
63%
Draw or FC Tokyo
56%
Avispa Fukuoka or FC Tokyo
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–0 not predicted1 – 0Actual
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 3
5.4%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 2
5%
2 – 1
4.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
1 – 1
4.5%
3 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 4
3.6%
4 – 2
3.2%
3 – 4
3%
Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka
| Handicap | Avispa Fukuoka covers | Push | FC Tokyo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 11% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 15% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 16% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 13% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
8%
✗
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.