Avispa Fukuoka vs Tokushima Vortis, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Avispa Fukuoka vs Tokushima Vortis — J. League at Best Denki Stadium.
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Tokushima Vortis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Tokushima Vortis | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Aug | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Jul | Gamba Osaka | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Aug | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Aug | Gamba Osaka | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jul | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
3/8
76+
3/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Avispa Fukuoka
| Shu Morooka | 3 G | 1 A |
| Werik | 2 G | |
| Kazuki Fujimoto | 1 G | |
| Yuma Tsujioka | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Best Denki Stadium as Avispa Fukuoka face off against Tokushima Vortis in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Shigetoshi Hasebe might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 12' Masato Yuzawa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Emil Salomonsson at the 12 minute mark.
- 17' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Avispa Fukuoka and Tokushima Vortis are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 19' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tokuma Suzuki on 19 minutes.
- 23' Caca is having his name booked by the referee on 23.
- 28' Tokushima Vortis come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 33' It looks surprising Avispa Fukuoka does not make any changes. Yuya Yamagishi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Avispa Fukuoka side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 43' Avispa Fukuoka are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Tokushima Vortis's shape.
- 46' A change in the Tokushima Vortis ranks — Hidenori Ishii exits the field as Taisei Miyashiro enters on 46.
- 51' Tokushima Vortis fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 53' The Japan Takeshi Kanamori breaks the deadlock on 53 minutes. 1-0!
- 55' Yuki Kakita is replacing Kazunari Ichimi for the Tokushima Vortis side.
- 60' Japan international Tokuma Suzuki has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 64' Kazuki Nishiya gets the nod from Tokushima Vortis. He replaces Koki Sugimori and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' It is a substitution in Avispa Fukuoka team. Taro Sugimoto is replaced by Jordy Croux on 66 minute.
- 71' Avispa Fukuoka are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 74' That is a Yellow card for Avispa Fukuoka. Juanma will be fuming at that decision.
- 76' Yudai Konishi is replacing Tokuma Suzuki for the Tokushima Vortis side.
- 80' The Avispa Fukuoka manager makes a substitution. Juanma departs to be replaced by John Mary.
- 85' Avispa Fukuoka currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 87' Magnificent from John Mary! That is 5 goals in 88 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- It finishes all square. Avispa Fukuoka and Tokushima Vortis share the spoils 3-0.
Lineups
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 39
- 9
- 5
- 37
- 3
-
8
Taro Sugimoto ↓ Jordy Croux 66'
- 13
- 40
- 31
- 6
-
11
Yuya Yamagishi ↓ Daiki Watari 80'
Bench
-
14
Jordy Croux ↑ 66'
- 4
-
17
Daiki Watari ↑ 80'
- 41
-
30
John Mary ↑ 80'
-
7
Takuya Shigehiro ↑ 80'
-
2
Masato Yuzawa ↑ 12'
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
Tokushima Vortis Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Kazunari Ichimi ↓ Yuki Kakita 55'
-
45
Koki Sugimori ↓ Kazuki Nishiya 64'
- 13
- 20
- 5
- 8
- 15
- 31
-
10
Masaki Watai ↓ Seiya Fujita 46'
-
23
Tokuma Suzuki ↓ Yudai Konishi 76'
- 14
Bench
- 3
-
22
Seiya Fujita ↑ 46'
-
11
Taisei Miyashiro ↑ 46'
- 21
-
19
Yuki Kakita ↑ 55'
-
7
Yudai Konishi ↑ 76'
-
24
Kazuki Nishiya ↑ 64'
Coach
Daniel Poyatos Algaba
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Mary | 2 |
| Takeshi Kanamori | 2 |
| Emil Salomonsson | 1 |
| Yuki Kakita | 1 |
Head to Head
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Tokushima Vortis Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.89
Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7
Tokushima Vortis xG
I would bet for:
Avispa Fukuoka to win 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Avispa Fukuoka win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
86%
Draw or Tokushima Vortis
37%
Avispa Fukuoka or Tokushima Vortis
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.5%
2 – 0
13%
1 – 1
10.7%
0 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
4.4%
4 – 0
3.8%
1 – 2
3.3%
2 – 2
3.2%
4 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka
| Handicap | Avispa Fukuoka covers | Push | Tokushima Vortis covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 25% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
Tokushima Vortis keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.