Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu Prediction 18 March 2026
⚡️ The clash between Avispa Fukuoka and Shimizu S-Pulse promises to be intriguing in terms of the battle for league standings. Both teams sit in the middle of the table, but their current form tells different stories. Avispa are going through a tough phase, whereas Shimizu show signs of stabilizing their play. Read the prediction for their matchup below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended in a 0-0 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (home team - Avispa Fukuoka):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corners: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 15 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Avispa Fukuoka and Shimizu S-Pulse:
- 7 matches played;
- home wins - 1, away wins - 4, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 8 for Avispa, 13 for Shimizu;
- average first-half total - 1.71, second-half total - 1.29;
- average total goals per match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Avispa Fukuoka - Shimizu

Avispa Fukuoka Team Overview
The team's last official match took place in the J-League 1 tournament (home team - V-Varen Nagasaki, away team - Avispa Fukuoka). The match ended with a score of 1-0.
Here are the match statistics (Avispa Fukuoka vs V-Varen Nagasaki):
- possession percentage: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Avispa Fukuoka are currently struggling, having lost their last five matches. Despite sitting in 10th place on the table, their attacking prowess is underwhelming, with an average of just 0.5 goals per game. They've managed only three wins in their last ten outings, and with such statistics, it will be challenging for them to impose their game against stronger opponents.
Match Results: Avispa Fukuoka

Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the J1 League, with Shimizu S-Pulse hosting Fagiano Okayama. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Shimizu S-Pulse vs Fagiano Okayama):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 7 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
Shimizu S-Pulse are also facing challenges with their scoring output, but there are some positives to note. They have managed to secure two wins in their last five matches and sit just above their current opponent in 9th place in the standings. The team's average scoring rate is slightly better at 0.83 goals per match, with the same average for goals conceded, indicating a more balanced style of play.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 7;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.71;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.43, while the visitors net 1.29.
First-Half Stats: Avispa Fukuoka (home) vs Shimizu S Pulse (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 3 (100%) vs 1 (33.33%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 2 (66.67%);
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 0.67;
- Average goals conceded: 2 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 0 vs 1;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 6 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 0.7 (scored - 0, conceded - 0.7) vs 0.7 (scored - 0.1, conceded - 0.6).
- Shimizu S Pulse have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (J1 League).
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Matches played - 7;
- Home wins - 1, Away wins - 4, Draws - 2.
Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
- Matches in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- Wins: 1 vs 2;
- Win percentage: 17% vs 33%;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 6 vs 7;
- Draws: 1 vs 0.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head (average total):
- Home team - 1.14, Away team - 1.86;
- In head-to-head matches - 3;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 5 times; at home ground - 2 times.
- Avispa Fukuoka have conceded in 7 consecutive matches (J1 League).
Corners Prediction
Avispa Fukuoka: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4; at home - 4.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.3; at home - 5.2.
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6, away - 4.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.8; away - 4.75.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Matches played - 7;
- Both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- At home ground - 2 times.
Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
- Played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- Season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 3 vs 3;
- Avispa Fukuoka: BTTS at home - 2 (67%);
- Shimizu S-Pulse: BTTS away - 1 (33%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Matches with BTTS: 3 vs 5;
- Avispa Fukuoka: BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Shimizu S-Pulse: BTTS away - 1 (25%).