Kyoto Sanga vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction: Double Chance Market—Avi Is The Team To Trust!

Kyoto Sanga and Avispa Fukuoka will meet at Sanga Stadium in the fifth round of the J1 League. Both teams emerged 1-0 winners in their respective fixtures last time out. They come into this match looking for a second league win on the bounce.

Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Kyoto Sanga vs. Avispa Fukuoka game and my expert picks to place your bets.

Kyoto Sanga

Kyoto Sanga have accumulated 5 points from their last four games in the J1 League leaving them in 11th place in the standings. This translates to two draws, one win, and a solitary loss. Four points separate them from fourth-placed Kashima Antlers.

Sanga did not start the campaign on a positive note suffering a disappointing 2-0 away defeat to new boys Fagiano Okayama on matchday one. They would have been dissapppointed not to have recorded a favourable outcome considering they had 68% of ball possession. 

Their response after defeat were two successive 1-1 draws against Urawa Red Diamonds and last season's champions Vissel Kobe. Matchday four saw them secure their first win of the season, beating Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 on the road. 

Avispa Fukuoka

Their opponents' Avispa Fukuoka are five places below them in the league standings and have maintained a one-point cushion over the danger zone. The visitors have collected 3 points from four league games. This translates to three losses and a solitary win. 

Avi had the worst of starts to the current campaign compared to Kyoto Sanga. They lost their first three league games. It started off with a 1-0 home defeat against Kashiwa Reysol before suffering two successive 2-1 defeats against Gamba Osaka and Kawasaki Frontale. 

However, they did snap that losing run on Saturday when they beat defending champions Vissel Kobe 1-0 away from home despite being at a numerical disadvantage. It was thanks to Mitsuki Hidaka's own goal in the 40th minute that ensured they walked away with maximum points. 

Match Facts

• Kyoto Sanga has won just one of their last eight matches in the J1 League stretching to the previous season.
• Avispa Fukuoka has scored first in each of their last two matches in the J1 League.
• Kyoto Sanga has drawn each of their last four home league games, a run that stretches to the previous season.
• In eight of the last 11 encounters between Kyoto Sanga and Avispa Fukuoka there have been under 2.5 goals.

Head-To-Head

In the last 24 meetings, Kyoto Sanga has won 13 times, Avispa Fukuoka has won 9 times, and there have been 2 draws with the goal difference being a 38-30 in favour of Vissel Kobe.

Expert Betting Tips

Avispa Fukuoka is obviously fired up for this match after beating defending champions Vissel Kobe. They are being underestimated in this clash and I'm not making the same mistake as the bookies here. I am backing the visitors in the double chance market to win or draw. 

Avispa Fukuoka's last away match against Kyoto Sanga saw them win 3-2. I'm not expecting a similar outcome here but I do believe they'll avoid defeat in this one.

In my second prediction I am expecting both teams to get on the scoreboard here. This has been the case in their last two encounters. For my third prediction, I'm anticipating a draw at full-time. Kyoto Sanga has drawn each of their last four home matches and I won't be surprised if both sides share the spoils in this one.

Our main prediction for the match: Draw or Avispa Fukuoka for 1.61 with Bet365.

2nd prediction: Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.99 with 1xbet.

3rd prediction: Full-time Result - Draw for 3.10 with Betway.