Yokohama F.Marinos vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Yokohama F.Marinos vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium.
- Yokohama F.Marinos 18 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Takuto Okabe
- Referee Isao Nishihashi
- Referee Satoshi Karakami
- Referee Yosuke Kubota
- Referee Akihiro Takeda
- Referee Hiroyuki Kimura
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Jul | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Jun | Tokushima Vortis | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jun | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 May | Ōita FC Trinita | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Jun | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Jun | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 May | Ōita FC Trinita | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 May | Yokohama FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 May | Shonan Bellmare | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Yokohama F.Marinos | Avispa Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #10 |
| 20 | Points | 21 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 0 / 12 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 11 |
| 31 | Scored | 49 |
| 35 | Conceded | 59 |
| -4 | GD | -10 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 33% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
57%
Clean Sheets
Yokohama F.Marinos this season
Yokohama F.Marinos this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Yokohama F.Marinos are 18th (20 pts). Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Yokohama F.Marinos
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/3
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Yokohama F.Marinos
| Kaina Tanimura | 6 G | 1 A |
| Miidera Shin | 2 G | |
| Taisei Inoue | 1 G | 1 A |
Avispa Fukuoka
| Shu Morooka | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kazuki Fujimoto | 1 G | |
| Werik | 1 G | |
| Yuma Tsujioka | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Avispa Fukuoka get us underway at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium.
- 5' John Mary has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Kota Mizunuma is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Yokohama F.Marinos so far.
- 11' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Takeshi Kanamori.
- 16' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Hideki Matsunaga will be considering his options from the bench.
- 21' Both keepers have barely been tested. Yokohama F.Marinos and Avispa Fukuoka are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 22' GOAL! Tatsuki Nara scores on 22.
- 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Takeshi Kanamori made 451 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 28' What a moment for Ado Onaiwu! That strike on 28 puts his side firmly in control.
- 33' Avispa Fukuoka is showing some good football. However, Avispa Fukuoka are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 38' The home supporters are growing impatient. Yokohama F.Marinos must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 43' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 46' Jordy Croux has so much to prove this time. He replaces Takuya Shigehiro on 46 minute.
- 51' Yokohama F.Marinos currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 56' Yokohama F.Marinos started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
- 57' Avispa Fukuoka manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yuji Kitajima is hanging Takeshi Kanamori on the field on 57 minute.
- 60' Takahiro Ogihara picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Kota Watanabe. He replaces Jun Amano on 64 minute.
- 65' The Yokohama F.Marinos bench stirs into life. Takahiro Ogihara is withdrawn and Theerathon Bunmathan gets his opportunity.
- 70' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 75' With 0 assists to his name this season, Takahiro Ogihara is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Yokohama F.Marinos.
- 76' Avispa Fukuoka ring the changes. Taro Sugimoto has done his job and it is now time for John Mary to step up.
- 77' Ryo Takano gets the nod from Yokohama F.Marinos. He replaces Teruhito Nakagawa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 87' 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.
- 89' Kota Mizunuma is ready to make an impact after coming on for Elber at the 89 minute mark.
- Yokohama F.Marinos celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Yokohama F.Marinos Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Elber ↓ Kota Mizunuma 89'
-
14
Jun Amano ↓ Kota Watanabe 64'
- 1
- 13
- 6
-
23
Teruhito Nakagawa ↓ Ryo Takano 77'
- 33
- 25
- 24
- 45
-
19
Yuki Saneto ↓ Takuya Kida 64'
Bench
-
8
Takuya Kida ↑ 64'
-
5
Theerathon Bunmathan ↑ 64'
-
18
Kota Mizunuma ↑ 89'
-
26
Kota Watanabe ↑ 64'
-
16
Ryo Takano ↑ 77'
- 15
- 21
Coach
Hideki Matsunaga
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 39
- 37
- 3
-
27
Bruno Mendes ↓ Hisashi Jogo 76'
-
8
Taro Sugimoto ↓ John Mary 76'
- 13
- 31
- 6
-
7
Takuya Shigehiro ↓ Jordy Croux 46'
- 11
Bench
-
14
Jordy Croux ↑ 46'
- 5
-
30
John Mary ↑ 76'
-
10
Hisashi Jogo ↑ 76'
- 2
- 23
-
25
Yuji Kitajima ↑ 57'
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anderson Lopes | 5 |
| Kazuya Konno | 1 |
| Jun Amano | 1 |
| Wellington | 1 |
| Marcos Junior | 1 |
| Shahab Zahedi Tabar | 1 |
| Ryuta Koike | 1 |
| Daiya Tono | 1 |
Head to Head
Yokohama F.Marinos Form
2021-07-10
Yokohama F.Marinos
2–0
Avispa Fukuoka
W
2021-07-03
Kashiwa Reysol
1–2
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
2021-06-27
Tokushima Vortis
0–1
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
2021-06-23
Yokohama F.Marinos
2–0
Sagan Tosu FC
W
2021-05-30
Yokohama F.Marinos
2–1
Shimizu S-Pulse
W
2021-05-26
Ōita FC Trinita
0–1
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.6
Yokohama F.Marinos xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Yokohama F.Marinos win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Yokohama F.Marinos or Draw
83%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
36%
Yokohama F.Marinos or Avispa Fukuoka
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Yokohama F.Marinos win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 1
7.5%
3 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.5%
3 – 2
5%
4 – 1
4.7%
1 – 0
4.6%
1 – 2
4.5%
4 – 0
3.5%
4 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Yokohama F.Marinos
| Handicap | Yokohama F.Marinos covers | Push | Avispa Fukuoka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 18% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 20% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 10% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Yokohama F.Marinos keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

