Sunday , 16 August 2026

Fagiano Okayama FC vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2026 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2026
Fagiano Okayama FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Avispa Fukuoka
Sat 25 Apr 2026 · 05:00 UTC City Light Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 24' Yuma Tsujioka
Y 45' Keiya Shiihashi

Overview

Match Preview

Fagiano Okayama FC vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at City Light Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Yoshimi Yamashita
3 games this season 🟨 1.0/game ⚽ 1.7 goals/game

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

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1
2
Fagiano Okayama FC 4 games · Avg 4.8 goals Avispa Fukuoka
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-25 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2026-02-08 Avispa Fukuoka 8–6 Fagiano Okayama FC 2025-06-15 Fagiano Okayama FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2025-04-25 Avispa Fukuoka 1–1 Fagiano Okayama FC

Recent Form

Fagiano Okayama FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Apr Avispa Fukuoka H 2–0 W
19 Apr Gamba Osaka A 5–6 L
11 Apr Kyoto Sanga FC A 1–5 L
05 Apr Vissel Kobe H 1–4 L
21 Mar V-Varen Nagasaki H 0–1 L
18 Mar Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–1 W
Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Apr Fagiano Okayama FC A 0–2 L
22 Apr Gamba Osaka A 2–1 W
19 Apr Nagoya Grampus A 2–2 D
11 Apr V-Varen Nagasaki H 1–0 W
05 Apr Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–0 W
21 Mar Gamba Osaka H 16–15 W

Season Stats

Fagiano Okayama FC Avispa Fukuoka
#6 Position #10
26 Points 21
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 7 / 0 / 11
41 Scored 49
46 Conceded 59
-5 GD -10
1.44 PPG 1.17
44% Win % 39%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
100% Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season

Fagiano Okayama FC are 6th (26 pts). Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fagiano Okayama FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to City Light Stadium that hosts another battle between Fagiano Okayama FC and Avispa Fukuoka.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Avispa Fukuoka winning 50% of all matches.
  • 10' Avispa Fukuoka fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 20' Kazuki Fujimoto, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 24' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yuma Tsujioka on 24.
  • 27' Kosuke Shirai makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Fagiano Okayama FC are in front.
  • 32' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 37' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' Keiya Shiihashi is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
  • 46' Kaoru Yamawaki makes way for Tomoya Miki at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Avispa Fukuoka.
  • 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yu Hashimoto made 200 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Shinya Tsukahara might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 61' The deadlock is broken! Towa Yamane gets on the scoresheet on 61 minutes.
  • 62' Fresh legs for Avispa Fukuoka! Yuji Kitajima comes on to replace Keiya Shiihashi.
  • 66' Ataru Esaka makes way for Kota Kawano at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fagiano Okayama FC.
  • 71' The travelling Avispa Fukuoka supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 74' A tactical swap from Fagiano Okayama FC — Yoshitake Suzuki on, Kosei Ogura off on 74 minutes.
  • 75' A tactical swap from Avispa Fukuoka — Abdul Hanan Sani Brown on, Shintaro Nago off on 75 minutes.
  • 80' Yota Maejima needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 82' Leonardo Gaucho gets the nod from Fagiano Okayama FC. He replaces Takaya Kimura and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 87' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Yuma Tsujioka suffering a number of foals already.
  • Fagiano Okayama FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takashi Kiyama

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shinya Tsukahara

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tomoya Ando 2
Kosuke Shirai 1
Towa Yamane 1
Lucao 1

Head to Head

2026-04-25 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2026-02-08 Avispa Fukuoka 8–6 Fagiano Okayama FC 2025-06-15 Fagiano Okayama FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2025-04-25 Avispa Fukuoka 1–1 Fagiano Okayama FC

Fagiano Okayama FC Form

2026-04-25 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka W 2026-04-19 Gamba Osaka 6–5 Fagiano Okayama FC L 2026-04-11 Kyoto Sanga FC 5–1 Fagiano Okayama FC L 2026-04-05 Fagiano Okayama FC 1–4 Vissel Kobe L 2026-03-21 Fagiano Okayama FC 0–1 V-Varen Nagasaki L 2026-03-18 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Fagiano Okayama FC W

Avispa Fukuoka Form

2026-04-25 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka L 2026-04-22 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Avispa Fukuoka W 2026-04-19 Nagoya Grampus 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka D 2026-04-11 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 V-Varen Nagasaki W 2026-04-05 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2026-03-21 Avispa Fukuoka 16–15 Gamba Osaka W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.84 Fagiano Okayama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.45 Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 88% + Both teams to score 85%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fagiano Okayama FC45% Draw21% Avispa Fukuoka34%
Actual: Fagiano Okayama FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes85% 0% No15%
Avg goals/match: 5.29
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 97%
3%
± 2.5 88%
12%
± 3.5 76%
24%
± 4.5 59%
41%

Double Chance

Fagiano Okayama FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
55%
Fagiano Okayama FC or Avispa Fukuoka
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fagiano Okayama FC38% Draw32% Avispa Fukuoka30%
Actual: Fagiano Okayama FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–0 not predicted
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
6%
3 – 2
5.5%
2 – 1
5.1%
2 – 3
4.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
3 – 3
4.5%
1 – 2
4.4%
1 – 1
4.1%
4 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3.5%
4 – 1
3.3%
4 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Fagiano Okayama FC

Handicap Fagiano Okayama FC covers Push Avispa Fukuoka covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 13% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 17% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 14% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 10% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Fagiano Okayama FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✗
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.