FC Tokyo vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction: Both Sides Looking To Make Their Way Into The Top Four

FC Tokyo will welcome Avispa Fukuoka to the Ajinomoto Stadium in the 21st round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WWDWL

After 20 rounds, FC Tokyo sits sixth with 33 points accumulated in the standings, level on points with fifth-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima and one point clear of seventh-placed and eighth-placed Cerezo Osaka and Avispa Fukuoka, respectively. 

In the last round, FC Tokyo secured a 1-0 home victory against Consadole Sapporo courtesy of Soma Anzai's late goal. Prior to that, they defeated Shonan Bellmare 1-0 away from home to return to winning ways. Tokyo are unbeaten in their last four matches across competitions, recording three wins and a solitary draw, which included a win over fourth-tier Veertien Mie in the second round of the Emperor's Cup. 

Form: WDWWW

Avispa Fukuoka have recorded 8 wins, 8 draws, and 4 losses in their last 20 matches, placing them in 8th place with 32 points. They are level on points with seventh-placed Cerezo Osaka and are one point adrift of their opponents in this impending encounter. 

Fukuoka's sudden resurgence has been well documented throughout the months. Amidst a run of three consecutive losses across all competitions, Shigetoshi Hasebe's team has now gone six matches without defeat across all competitions (W5, D1), and this run has helped them in their pursuit for a top-four finish. 

• FC Tokyo have preserved three clean sheets in their last five matches in the J1 League.
• Avispa Fukuoka are currently unbeaten in their last three away matches in the J1 League.
• FC Tokyo averages 1.36 goals per game when playing at home, and Avispa Fukuoka averages 1 goal per game when playing away.

In the last 20 meetings, FC Tokyo have won 4 times, Avispa Fukuoka have won 9 times, and there have been 7 draws, with the goal difference being 22-18 in favor of FC Tokyo.

FC Tokyo have been the slightly better side on paper this season, although they have had their own fair share of setbacks. Coming into this match, they have won one of their last five home matches while recording three draws and one loss in the process, and they will be looking to avoid being on the receiving end of an unfavorable outcome due to their unconvincing home form.

Avispa Fukuoka's performance has been impressive thus far, and they take to the road where they've lost just one of their last seven matches (W3, D3). A win here could see them climb up to fifth place, with a fourth-place finish at the moment being impossible due to a goal differential. 

Considering that both sides come into this match in consistent form, we suggest staying away from the full-time market as this could turn out to be a tight affair, making it hard to predict a winner. However, we anticipate both sides to get on the scoreboard here, as this has been the case in four of their last eight encounters.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.02
• 1st Goal - Avispa Fukuoka for 2.27
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.35