Avispa Fukuoka vs Jubilo Iwata Prediction: Iwata Can Make Things Interesting At The Best Denki Stadium

Avispa Fukuoka will welcome Jubilo Iwata at the Best Denki Stadium in the ninth round of the J1 League. 

Avispa Fukuoka come into this match aiming to return to winning ways in the league following a setback against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Considering they boast a two-match winning streak against their opponents in this impending encounter, they'll likely use that as a springboard to achieve their goals.

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League predictions between Avispa Fukuoka vs. Jubilo Iwata, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Avispa Fukuoka

Form: DDWLL

Avispa Fukuoka managed to secure their ticket to the next round of the J. League Cup as they defeated third-tier side Matsumoto Yamaga FC 4-2 on penalties after playing out a 1-1 draw at the Matsumoto Stadium on Wednesday. 

Prior to that, they squandered their one-goal lead to be held to a 1-1 draw against Sanfrecce Hiroshima at home in the eighth round of the J1 League, a result that was, in all fairness, a favorable one considering they were playing against a team located in the top two in the standings. Having been on a two-match losing streak, Fukuoka now find themselves boasting a three-match unbeaten run (D2, W1) and will seek for continued success in this impending encounter. 

With 10 points accumulated from eight matches, Avispa Fukuoka currently occupies the 12th spot in the J1 League standings, four points ahead of the drop zone and three points adrift of the sixth-placed Kashima Antlers. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

M. Murakami; D. Grolli, M. Tashiro, S. Inoue; M. Yuzawa, D. Matsuoka, H. Mae, Y. Maejima; Y. Iwasaki, M. Shigemi; S. Zahedi

Jubilo Iwata

Form: LWWLL

Jubilo Iwata, on the other hand, is already facing teething problems in the early stages of the season. Iwata were eliminated by second-tier side V-Varen Nagasaki in the second round of the J. League Cup, losing 1-0 on the road on Wednesday. 

Prior to that, they suffered a 1-0 defeat at home against ten-man Nagoya Grampus in the eighth round of the J1 League, which was a bitter pill to swallow given they had all the time in the world to shift the momentum in their favor. This saw their winning streak of two matches come to an end, and they will be aiming to return to winning ways. 

With nine points accumulated from eight matches, Jubilo Iwata currently occupies the 13th spot in the J1 League standings, three points ahead of the relegation zone and three points adrift of ninth-placed FC Tokyo.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

E. Kawashima; S. Nishikubo, M. Ito, R. Graça, H. Uemura; M. Matsumoto, K. Fujiwara, R. Uehara, R. Hirakawa; M. Peixoto, R. Germain

Match Facts

• Avispa Fukuoka have won one of their last eight home matches in the J1 League.
• Jubilo Iwata have scored in three of their last four away matches in the J1 League this season.
• Avispa Fukuoka averages 0.8 goals per game when playing at home, and Jubilo Iwata averages 2.25 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 19 meetings, Avispa Fukuoka have won 8 times, Jubilo Iwata have won 7 times, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 27-25 in favor of Jubilo Iwata. 

Expert Betting Tips

There's no denying that Avispa Fukuoka comes into this match riding high on confidence, having booked their ticket to the next round of the J. League Cup this past Wednesday. They'll aim to capitalize on this momentum to bounce back to winning ways in the league as they vie for maximum points against an opponent they've slightly dominated in previous encounters. However, their shaky form at home this season, with just one win in their last five matches (D3, L1), suggests they won't have it easy.

Therefore, we expect Jubilo Iwata to put up a fight, making for an exciting showdown at the Best Denki Stadium. Both teams scoring seems like a solid bet, considering it has been the case in five of their last eight meetings.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.08
• Full-time Result - Draw for 3.00
• Away To Win Either Half - Yes for 2.13