Avispa Fukuoka vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction 31 May 2025
The clash between Avispa Fukuoka and Tokyo Verdy promises to be intense, considering the recent performances of both teams. The hosts have been inconsistent, suffering a string of defeats, while the visitors are on the rise, having won six of their last ten matches. Both sides are vying for a mid-table position and share similar scoring stats, adding intrigue to the matchup. Although both teams favor a defensive style of play, they still manage to create dangerous chances in front of the opponent's goal. Given their head-to-head history and current form, this match could be a crucial step towards improving their standings in the league.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 20 July 2024 and ended with a score of 0-1. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Avispa Fukuoka were the home side):
- possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 0 vs 6;
- fouls: 22 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Avispa Fukuoka and Tokyo Verdy:
- 26 matches played;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 9, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 27 against 28;
- average total in the first half - 0.88, second half - 1.23;
- average total goals per match - 2.12.
Head-to-head statistics Avispa Fukuoka - Tokyo Verdy

Avispa Fukuoka Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J1 League, with Cerezo Osaka hosting Avispa Fukuoka. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory for Cerezo Osaka.
Here are the match statistics (Avispa Fukuoka vs Cerezo Osaka):
- possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 19 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
Avispa Fukuoka are struggling in recent matches, currently sitting 14th in the standings after 18 games with six wins. Their form is far from ideal, with only two victories in their last ten outings and an average of less than one goal per game. The "Hornets" rely on a solid defense and counter-attacking play, yet their number of goals conceded still exceeds their average goals scored. Their most recent head-to-head ended in a 0-1 defeat to Tokyo Verdy, highlighting ongoing issues in the hosts' attacking line.
Match Results: Avispa Fukuoka

Tokyo Verdy Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the J1 League, facing off against Tokyo Verdy. The game ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here's the match stats (Tokyo Verdy vs Kyoto Sanga):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 20;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Tokyo Verdy currently sit in 13th place after 18 matches, boasting six wins and five draws. Recently, the team has shown strong form, with six victories in their last ten games underscoring the "Greens'" confidence on the pitch. Their strategy revolves around a balanced approach, emphasizing quick attacks down the flanks and solid defense. Despite a modest average scoring rate this season-less than one goal per game-they often secure wins by conceding very few goals, averaging just 0.7 goals allowed over the last ten matches.
Match Results: Tokyo Verdy
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 26;
- First-half wins for the home team - 4; for the away team - 4; draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.88;
- Today's home side averages 0.5 goals, while the visitors average 0.38.
First-Half Stats: Avispa Fukuoka (home) vs Tokyo Verdy (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- Wins: 1 (0.11%) vs 1 (0.11%);
- Losses: 1 (0.11%) vs 2 (0.22%);
- Draws: 7 (0.78%) vs 6 (0.67%);
- Average goals scored: 0.89 vs 0.89;
- Average goals conceded: 0.44 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 5 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4) vs 0.7 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.3).
- Tokyo Verdy have drawn the first half in 6 of their last 7 away matches (J-League 1).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 26;
- Home wins - 6, away wins - 9, draws - 11.
Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka vs Tokyo Verdy
- Matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- Wins: 6 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 33% vs 33%;
- Losses: 8 vs 7;
- Draws: 4 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 2 vs 6;
- Losses: 5 vs 3;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
- Avispa Fukuoka have failed to win in 9 of their last 10 head-to-head meetings against Tokyo Verdy.
- Avispa Fukuoka are winless in their last 8 matches (J1 League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- The home team averages - 1.04 goals, the away team - 1.08;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.12;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 13 times; at the home team's field - 6 times.
Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka vs Tokyo Verdy
- Average tournament total: 1.89 vs 1.72;
- Average goals scored: 0.83 vs 0.72;
- Average first-half total: 0.33 vs 0.28;
- Average second-half total: 0.5 vs 0.44;
- Avispa Fukuoka: average home total in the tournament - 1;
- Tokyo Verdy: average away total in the tournament - 0.56;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.67) vs 1 (away - 1).
- Avispa Fukuoka have conceded in 10 of their last 11 matches.
- Avispa Fukuoka have conceded in 8 of their last 9 matches (J1 League).
Corners Prediction
Avispa Fukuoka: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 3.61; at home - 3.22;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.9; at home - 3.67.
Tokyo Verdy: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 3.89, away - 3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.2; away - 4.33.
- Total over 7.5 corners has occurred in 10 of Tokyo Verdy's last 11 matches.
- Total over 7.5 corners has occurred in 8 of Tokyo Verdy's last 9 matches (J1 League).
- Total over 7.5 corners has occurred in Tokyo Verdy's last 6 away matches consecutively.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.7 (0.85 for the home team and 0.85 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home field - 2.15 (1 for the home team and 1.15 for the away team).
Avispa Fukuoka: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.28; at home - 1.56;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.3; at home - 2.
Tokyo Verdy: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.22, away - 1.22;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 0.7; away - 0.5.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 26;
- Both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
- At the home team's field - 6 times.
Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka vs Tokyo Verdy
- Total matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 4;
- Avispa Fukuoka BTTS at home - 5 (56%);
- Tokyo Verdy BTTS away - 2 (22%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 6 vs 2;
- Avispa Fukuoka BTTS at home - 2 (67%);
- Tokyo Verdy BTTS away - 2 (33%).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the stats from previous encounters and the current form of both teams, we can anticipate a low-scoring match with a defensive focus from both sides. With fewer than three goals scored in six of the hosts' last seven games, and the visitors generally adopting a cautious approach, betting on under 2.5 goals appears to be the most reasonable prediction for this matchup.