Shonan Bellmare vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction: Relegation-prone Hosts Seek Lifeline From This Game

The Lemon Gases receive the Hornets in attempts to hold on to three points from this Matchday 21 fixture. The Hosts hope to return to winning ways from this fixture after four consecutive losses and a tie in the last five games respectively. The last direct clash ended in a surprising 1-0 win for Yokohma FC at the Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium. Since 2006, they have played 20 games, with Fukuoka winning nine times, Shonan winning six times and both sides tying it out on five occasions. In the last five direct clashes, Fukuoka has shown more colour with two wins, two stalemate and Shonan winning once.

Last Five Games: W-W-L-L-L

For the visitors, the thirst for three league consecutive wins continues after winning the two previous games. After the 0-3 loss to Vissel Kobe, they bounced back immediately by beating Cerezo Osaka (1-0) and Consadole Sapporo (2-1). They also went further in the Emperor’s Cup by beating FC Gifu (2-1). The odds for this game tip them as underdogs, but the team possesses a vibrant midfield presence which should cushion the losses expected.

Last Five Games: D-L-L-L-L

In the last five games, the home side has fallen short of points in four encounters and managed to share the spoils in one. The horrific form leaves the home fans in despair for this game as they desperately hop for a win after losses against Sagan Tosu (0-6), Urawa Reds (1-4), and Yokohama F.Marinos (1-4). They managed a 1-1 tie against Kashiwa Reysol and are bent of changing the course of their bottom-placed humiliation. Heavily tipped as underdogs, they need to seal off their defenses to stay in the game, but the hosts may still manage to get the win.

Previous encounters between the two sides produced goals, therefore an exciting game is anticipated because both sides have goal-scoring chances, an enthusiastic midfield, and are desperate for a win. Both of them have had their fair share of losses in recent games and would be seeking upgrades. These tips should help you narrow your options:

• The Guests are more proficient in front of Goal. We expect an Over 2.5 Match Goals at 1.60 odds (bet365)
• They seem more consistent and would try to secure the most points here. They would also seek to maintain squad shooting consolidation since the midfield has few chances up front. It may not be too impulsive to predict a BTTS at 1.73 odds (1xbet)
• Both Teams are decently paired and we see anything that happens to one end, occurring on the other. Hence, our final prediction leaves An Away Win at 1.69 odds (betway)

Best of luck!

Disclaimer: Odds are subject to change at any points.