Avispa Fukuoka vs Machida Zelvia Prediction: One Goal Stands Between Triumph And Defeat

Avispa Fukuoka will welcome Machida Zelvia to the Best Denki Stadium in the 30th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: LDLDD

Avispa Fukuoka were left empty handed in their match against reigning champions Vissel Kobe sufferimg a 2-0 defeat at home. This comes after being held to a thrilling 2-2 draw against title hopefuls Gamba Osaka away from home.

They head into the Best Denki Stadium with a four match losing streak at this venue, and their lack of effectiveness in front of goal has seen them fail to score in three of those matches in a row.

With 38 points on board from 29 matches, Avispa Fukuoka occupies 9th place in the J1 League standings. They are level on points with eighth-placed and tenth-placed Cerezo Osaka and FC Tokyo, respectively.

Form: DDWLD

Seeking to reclaim their rightful place in the standings is Machida Zelvia, whose performance has fallen below the threshold. Zelvia has dropped 12 points from a possible 18 in their last six league matches.

Before the international break, they held Urawa Red Diamonds to a 2-2 draw at home. While this extended their unbeaten run to three matches (D2, L1), they have just one win to their name in the last six matches (D3, L2).

With 55 points on board from 29 matches, Machida Zelvia occupies 2nd place in the J1 League standings. They are level on points with first-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima and have maintained a three point cushion over third-placed Vissel Kobe. 

• Avispa Fukuoka have won one of their last five home games against Machida Zelvia.
• Machida Zelvia have lost two of their last eleven matches in the J1 League.
• Avispa Fukuoka averages 0.87 goals per game when playing at home, and Machida Zelvia averages 1.29 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 12 meetings, Avispa Fukuoka have won 4 times, Machida Zelvia have won 4 times and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 13-11 in favor of Machida Zelvia. 

Avispa Fukuoka have lost their momentum and are currently struggling at the moment, making them less a formidable opponent in this encounter.

Machida Zelvia, on the other hand, are experiencing the same issue as their opponents in this impending encounter, and their sudden poor form has seen them drop down the standings. 

This could turn out to be a tight affair with few goals as we feel the match winner will be decided by the first to score. However, we anticipate at least a goal to be scored in the first half.

• Total (1 Half) - Over 1 for 2.41
• Full-time Result - Draw for 3.15
• Corners - Under 9 for 1.83