Avispa Fukuoka vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction: Marinos Are Worth Two Goals In This Clash

Avispa Fukuoka will welcome Yokohama F. Marinos to the Best Denki Stadium in the 31st round of the J1 League.

Yokohama F. Marinos will be keen on extending their winning run in the league to two matches as they take on a side they have only lost to once in their last fourteen matches.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: LDWWW

It was almost a certainty that Avispa Fukuoka were headed for three points in their recent match against Kawasaki Frontale; however, goals in the latter stages from their opposition saw them succumb to a narrow 4-2 defeat, a similar scoreline that saw them being ousted from the Emperor's Cup semifinal in the very same venue.

However, this was their first loss in five league matches after being on a four-match unbeaten run, picking up three wins and a draw. Apart from a convincing display in the league, Avispa Fukuoka have been impressive in the J. League YBC Levain Cup, losing just one of their four knockout matches to book themselves a spot in the finals.

Having undergone a testing period that saw them without a win in four consecutive matches at the Best Denki Stadium, recording two draws and two losses, the atmosphere has rather been positive since then, as they have recorded one loss in five matches alongside three wins and a draw. While they find themselves riding on the back of a two-match unbeaten run, they'll be keen on making it three games unbeaten.

They currently occupy eighth place with 45 points in the standings, three points ahead of ninth-placed Kawasaki Frontale and three points behind fifth-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Formation: 3-4-2-1

M. Murakami; D. Miya, M. Tashiro, D. Grolli; I. Oda, H. Mae, Y. Ideguchi, Y. Maejima; T. Kanamori, K. Konno; Y. Yamagishi

Form: WLWDL

After recording a 4-2 against Incheon on the first matchday of the AFC Champions League group stage campaign, Yokohama F. Marinos have bounced back in the best possible way, recording two consecutive wins, with their most recent win being a 3-0 triumph over Kaya FC at home, though they still find themselves occupying third place in Group G due to a goal differential despite being level on points with Shandong Taishan and Incheon.

Having suffered a 2-0 league defeat against table-toppers Vissel Kobe at home before the international break, they came back strong after the hiatus, romping their way to a 4-1 win against Consadole Sapporo at home.

Maintaining a consistent form has been a mountainous task for Yokohama, who have won two of their six matches in the J1 League alongside three losses and a draw. The same goes for their away form, with just one win in five matches while recording two draws and two losses; however, this is a side that was once on a five-match unbeaten run.

They currently occupy second place with 57 points in the standings, four points ahead of the third-placed Urawa Red Diamonds and four points behind first place.

Formation: 3-4-3

J. Ichimori; K. Matsubara, T. Kida, K. Nagato; K. Mizunuma, K. Yoshio, K. Watanabe, K. Inoue; T. Nishimura, K. Sugimoto, Elber

• Avispa Fukuoka have seen them total more than 2.5 goals in three of their ten home matches in the J1 League.
• Yokohama F. Marinos are currently on a two-match winning streak when playing against Avispa Fukuoka.
• Avispa Fukuoka averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Yokohama F. Marinos averages 1.47 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 14 meetings, Avispa Fukuoka have won 1 time, Yokohama F. Marinos have won 10 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 23-8 in favor of Yokohama F. Marinos.

Avispa Fukuoka are in fine form, and while they may be expected to walk away with all three points in this clash due to their improvement in form at home, they go up against a side they've only managed to defeat in one of their last six matches at home while recording three losses and two draws, making them likely to drop points in this one.

With a pair of emphatic victories over Consadole Sapporo in the league and Kaya FC in the AFC Champions League group stage campaign, Yokohama F. Marinos have proven their mettle as a formidable side and will be aiming to make it three wins in all competitions against a side they have maintained overt superiority over in past meetings.

The visitors have been the better side on paper in this fixture and are expected to secure maximum points; however, we anticipate an individual total of over 1.5 goals to be scored by them given that this has been the case in six of their last eight matches against the home side.

• Total 2 - Over 1.5 for 2.05
• Away To Win Either Half - Yes for 1.66
• Asian Handicap - Yokohama F. Marinos 0.0 for 1.62