Kawasaki Frontale vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kawasaki Frontale vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.
- Kawasaki Frontale 18 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Futoshi Nakamura
- Referee Masaaki Toma
- Referee Satoshi Karakami
- Referee Daisuke Sakurai
- Referee
8 games this season
🟨 1.1/game
⚽ 11.0 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 Tōkyō | 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | FC Tōkyō | A | 4–2 | W |
| 07 Apr | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Oita FC Trinita | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 5–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Apr | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Apr | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Mar | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Mar | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kawasaki Frontale | Avispa Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #10 |
| 28 | Points | 21 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 11 |
| 38 | Scored | 49 |
| 40 | Conceded | 59 |
| -2 | GD | -10 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 56% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
Kawasaki Frontale this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 pts). Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/3
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
4/2
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Kawasaki Frontale vs Avispa Fukuoka — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The 36-year-old Naoki Wako has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Masato Yuzawa has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 19' A goal from the Japan international Daiya Tono! He fires home on 19 to make it 1-0!
- 24' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 29' 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.
- 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
- 39' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kawasaki Frontale and Avispa Fukuoka are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 44' Japan international Shogo Taniguchi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' Poor challenge from Shogo Taniguchi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' Another change for Avispa Fukuoka made on 46 minute. Masakazu Yoshioka leaves to be changed by Takeshi Kanamori.
- 48' What a moment for Emil Salomonsson! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 53' Kawasaki Frontale are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' Kei Chinen is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 60' Bruno Mendes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daiki Watari on 60 minute.
- 65' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 69' The Avispa Fukuoka manager makes a substitution. Daisuke Ishizu departs to be replaced by Sotan Tanabe.
- 74' 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.
- 75' Yu Kobayashi makes way for Akihiro Ienaga at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kawasaki Frontale.
- 78' The referee calls foul for Shintaro Kurumaya. He receives a Yellow card.
- 80' Kyohei Noborizato makes way for Jesiel at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kawasaki Frontale.
- 82' Fresh legs for Kawasaki Frontale! Leandro Damiao comes on to replace Kei Chinen.
- 87' Avispa Fukuoka are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Kawasaki Frontale 3-1 Avispa Fukuoka.
Lineups
Kawasaki Frontale Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
11
Yu Kobayashi ↓ Akihiro Ienaga 75'
-
2
Kyohei Noborizato ↓ Jesiel 80'
- 5
-
16
Tatsuya Hasegawa ↓ Kaoru Mitoma 75'
- 8
- 25
-
20
Kei Chinen ↓ Leandro Damiao 82'
- 13
- 27
-
19
Daiya Tono ↓ Koki Tsukagawa 80'
Bench
-
4
Jesiel ↑ 80'
- 21
-
41
Akihiro Ienaga ↑ 75'
-
9
Leandro Damiao ↑ 82'
- 17
-
3
Koki Tsukagawa ↑ 80'
-
18
Kaoru Mitoma ↑ 75'
Coach
Toru Oniki
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 39
- 29
- 9
-
17
Daiki Watari ↓ Masato Yuzawa 60'
- 5
- 3
- 15
- 6
-
16
Daisuke Ishizu ↓ Sotan Tanabe 69'
- 22
- 23
Bench
- 33
-
19
Sotan Tanabe ↑ 69'
-
37
Takeshi Kanamori ↑ 46'
-
27
Bruno Mendes ↑ 60'
- 31
-
2
Masato Yuzawa ↑ 60'
- 25
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Akihiro Ienaga | 4 |
| Marcinho | 4 |
| Daiya Tono | 3 |
| Erison | 2 |
| Yuya Yamagishi | 2 |
| Shintaro Nago | 2 |
| Taisei Miyashiro | 2 |
| Kazuya Konno | 2 |
Head to Head
Kawasaki Frontale Form
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.01
Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74
Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 84% + Both teams to score 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kawasaki Frontale win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 2.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 3.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 4.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
Double Chance
Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
80%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
38%
Kawasaki Frontale or Avispa Fukuoka
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
6.8%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 2
5.7%
1 – 1
5.3%
4 – 1
5%
4 – 2
4.3%
2 – 0
4.2%
1 – 2
4%
3 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.3%
3 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale
| Handicap | Kawasaki Frontale covers | Push | Avispa Fukuoka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -2 | 26% | 17% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 18% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 11% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 6% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.