Avispa Fukuoka vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: Draw Fiesta At The Best Denki Stadium

Avispa Fukuoka will welcome Kashima Antlers to the Best Denki Stadium in the 29th round of the J1 League.

Despite being underdogs, Avispa Fukuoka will likely want to fancy their chances of walking away with all three points at home against a side that has failed to put in a more convincing performance when playing away.

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League predictions between Avispa Fukuoka vs. Kashima Antlers, probable lineups, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Avispa Fukuoka

Form: WWWLL

Avispa Fukuoka has been phenomenal this season, though not in the league, but in domestic cup competitions where they've bagged themselves semi-final tickets in the Emperor's Cup and the 2023 J.League YBC Levain Cup and will be aiming for success there as their chances of doing so in the league seem unlikely. 

Their most recent match in the league against Kashiwa Reysol away from home saw them defy the odds as they clinched a convincing 3-1 triumph, extending their winning run to three matches where two clean sheets were preserved.

Playing at home has seen them record three wins and two losses from five matches, painting a side that has been in consistent form. With confidence high, they'll be eager to record their second win on the bounce, though it won't be as easy as anticipated.

They currently occupy eighth place with 44 points in the standings with seventh-placed Sanfrecce and are within striking distance of a fourth-place finish as they are hindered by a three-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

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

Kashima Antlers

Form: LWDWW

Kashima Antlers were confronted with a difficult task in their recent match against Yokohama F. Marinos, as they lost 2-1 at home despite being the ones to open the scoring through a Yuma Suzuki goal in the 15th minute.

Before that, they saw off the threat of Cerezo Osaka at home after the international break, winning 1-0 to claim maximum points, a win that halted a three-match winless run in all competitions.

Their last away match was a 2-2 draw against Shonan Bellmare to salvage a point, though that was not the outcome they had hoped for at the end, as this meant that their winless run was extended to two matches. Their form has been alarming, with one win in seven matches alongside four draws and two losses.

They currently occupy fifth place with 46 points in the standings and are three points behind Urawa Red Diamonds in third place, while behind them they have maintained a one-point advantage over Cerezo Osaka in sixth place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-3

T. Hayakawa; N. Ueda, R. Hirose, I. Sekigawa, K. Anzai; Y. Higuchi, D. Pituca, K. Sano, Y. Matsumura; Y. Kakita, Y. Suzuki

Head-To-Head

In the last 19 meetings, Avispa Fukuoka have won 5 times, Kashima Antlers have won 12 times, and there have been 2 draws, with the goal difference being 34-15 in favor of Kashima Antlers.

Expert Betting Tips

Kashima Antlers have failed to show resilience in the face of adversity when playing away, as their performance has not been convincing, and this is a side that not much can be expected from them here, where chances of walking away with a favorable outcome appear slim.

Avispa Fukuoka have won two consecutive home matches against Kashima Antlers, and as such, we anticipate the home side not to suffer defeat here by picking them up in the double chance market to win or draw combined with the total under 3.5 goals in what may turn out to be a competitive match.

• 1X & U3.5 for 1.82
• Full-time Result - Draw for 3.00
• Draw No Bet - Avispa Fukuoka for 2.10