Avispa Fukuoka vs Nagoya Prediction 17 May 2025
The clash between Avispa Fukuoka and Nagoya Grampus promises to be intense, as both teams aim to improve their standings in the J1 League. The hosts sit in 12th place and will fight for every point on their home turf. Despite a winless streak, Avispa showcase a solid defense, making them a tough nut to crack for their opponents. Meanwhile, the visitors from Nagoya find themselves in the relegation zone and desperately need victories to avoid the drop. However, their away performances have been less than stellar, adding intrigue to this matchup.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 04 October 2024 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Avispa Fukuoka were the home side):
- possession percentage: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 4;
- fouls committed: 15 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Avispa Fukuoka and Nagoya Grampus:
- 19 matches played;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 11, draws - 3;
- goals scored - 14 for Avispa Fukuoka, 29 for Nagoya Grampus;
- average first-half total - 0.95, second-half - 1.32;
- average total goals per match - 2.26.
Head-to-head statistics Avispa Fukuoka - Nagoya

Avispa Fukuoka Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J-League 1 tournament, with Yokohama as the home side and Avispa Fukuoka as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match stats (Avispa Fukuoka vs Yokohama):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corners: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
Avispa Fukuoka are going through a challenging period, as they haven't secured a victory in their last six league matches. Their position in the standings (12th place) reflects this inconsistency in results. The team's strength lies in their defense; they rarely concede more than one goal per game, thanks to their organized defensive play. In their most recent match against Nagoya, the hosts clinched a narrow 1-0 victory, which boosts their confidence ahead of this encounter. However, their attack remains underwhelming, with an average of less than one goal per match.
Match Results: Avispa Fukuoka

Nagoya Grampus Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the J1 League, featuring Kyoto Sanga at home against Nagoya Grampus. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the game statistics (Nagoya Grampus vs Kyoto Sanga):
- possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
Nagoya Grampus are struggling both at home and away, currently sitting in 17th place in the J1 League standings. The visitors are trying to turn things around after a string of consecutive defeats and poor performances on the road-managing just one win in their last nine away matches highlights their issues with adapting to opponents' conditions. They average just over a goal per game, but the number of goals conceded remains high. Statistics reveal their attacking inefficiency, particularly against Avispa.
Match Results: Nagoya Grampus
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 19;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 11, draws - 3.
Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka vs Nagoya Grampus
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- win percentage: 38% vs 25%;
- losses: 7 vs 8;
- draws: 3 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.74, the guests - 1.53;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.26;
- both teams scored: overall - 6; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka vs Nagoya Grampus
- average total in the tournament: 1.88 vs 2.63;
- average total goals scored: 0.88 vs 1.13;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.38 vs 0.44;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 0.69;
- Avispa Fukuoka: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Nagoya Grampus: average total away in the tournament - 0.89;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
- Avispa Fukuoka have scored under 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 games against Nagoya Grampus.
- Avispa Fukuoka have scored under 1.5 goals in 10 of last 11 games against Nagoya Grampus (J1 League).
- Avispa Fukuoka have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 home games against Nagoya Grampus (J1 League).
- Avispa Fukuoka have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 games (J1 League).
Prediction on corners
Avispa Fukuoka: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.5; at home field - 3.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; at home field - 3.25.
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.75, away - 3.44;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; away - 2.83.
- Avispa Fukuoka have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Nagoya Grampus (J1 League).
- Avispa Fukuoka have taken under 4.5 corners in 14 of last 15 home games (J1 League).
- Avispa Fukuoka have taken under 4.5 corners in 7 of last 8 games (J1 League).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.42 (1.21 for home team and 1.21 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.33 (1.22 for home team and 1.11 for away team).
Avispa Fukuoka: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.19; at home - 1.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.2; at home - 1.75.
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.13, away - 1.22;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.8; away - 1.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 19;
- both teams scored all-time - 6 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka vs Nagoya Grampus
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Avispa Fukuoka at home - 4 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Nagoya Grampus away - 5 (56%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Avispa Fukuoka at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Nagoya Grampus away - 3 (50%).
Editor's Prediction
The clash between Avispa Fukuoka and Nagoya Grampus promises a fierce battle as both teams have different objectives: the hosts aim to stay clear of the relegation zone, while the visitors are eager to escape its clutches. Both sides struggle with converting chances; however, the hosts hold an edge with their more consistent home performances and a recent 1-0 victory over this opponent. Considering the head-to-head statistics of these teams, betting on under 2.5 goals could be an enticing option.