Kawasaki Frontale vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction: The Hornets Are Worth A Goal In This Encounter

Kawasaki Frontale will welcome Avispa Fukuoka to the Todoroki Athletics Stadium in the 30th round of the J1 League.

With a four-match winning streak against Avispa Fukuoka in this fixture, Kawasaki Frontale will fancy their chances of extending their winning run to five matches in front of their fans and getting back on track in the league.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Kawasaki Frontale

Form: LWWLD

At the midway stage of the J1 League season, Kawasaki Frontale have no disputes whatsoever, as they are fairly happy with their campaign up to this point. Kawasaki Frontale have recorded 11 wins, 12 losses, and 6 draws in 29 matches so far, although it seems their finish this season will be a downgrade from their second-place finish last season.

Their match against Albirex Niigata in the league saw them succumb to a 3-2 defeat at home, thwarting their chances of making it three wins in a row. Their form has been poor, as they have won two of their nine matches alongside five losses and two draws. Toru Oniki will be hoping for a more improved showing from his side moving forward.

However, their performance outside the league has been impressive, as they not only recorded two consecutive wins in the AFC Champions League group stage campaign to occupy first place in Group I but also booked themselves a ticket to the Emperor's Cup final as they defeated Avispa Fukuoka 4-2 at home and now find themselves one step closer to the coveted trophy.

They currently occupy 9th place with 39 points in the standings, tied with 10th-placed FC Tokyo and six points behind a seventh-place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

S. Jung; M. Yamane, K. Yamamura, S. Tanabe, K. Noborizato; Y. Wakizaka, J. Schmidt, T. Seko; Y. Kobayashi, B. Gomis, Marcinho

Avispa Fukuoka

Form: DWWWL

After suffering a 4-2 defeat against Kawasaki Frontale on the road in the Emperor's Cup semi-final, Avispa Fukuoka went on to console themselves with a 2-0 aggregate win over Nagoya Grampus in a two-legged semi-final of the J. League YBC Levain Cup.

In the J1 League, they scored themselves a point in a goalless draw against Kashima Antlers at home, though this result prevented them from extending their winning streak to four matches.

Avispa Fukuoka have avoided defeat in four league matches and will seek to make it five. Away from home, they have been in impressive form, suffering one loss in six matches while recording five wins. It's also worth noting that they are currently on a two-match winning streak with five goals scored.

They currently occupy eighth place with 45 points in the standings, tied with seventh-placed Cerezo Osaka, and are two points behind fourth-placed Kashima Antlers.

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

Match Facts

• Kawasaki Frontale have lost one of their six matches in all competitions.
• Avispa Fukuoka have kept five clean sheets in nine J1 League matches.
• Whenever these two sides clash, goals have been seen at both ends of the pitch in six of their last eight matches.
• Kawasaki Frontale averages 1.36 goals per game when playing at home, and Avispa Fukuoka averages 1.07 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 13 meetings, Kawasaki Frontale have won nine times, Avispa Fukuoka have won three times, and there has been one draw, with the goal difference being 29-16 in favor of Kawasaki Frontale.

Expert Betting Tips

Kawasaki Frontale boasts a superior record over Avispa Fukuoka in this encounter when it comes to head-to-head meetings and will want to bank on that to get back to winning ways, though it won't be a straightforward assignment as it seems given that their opponents have been a tough nut to crack away from home.

Despite maintaining a four-match unbeaten run away from home in the league, it has been an entirely different narrative for Avispa Fukuoka with their travels in this fixture, losing four consecutive away matches, and not only that, as they have picked up one win in eleven matches alongside ten losses.

Kawasaki Frontale have been defensively suspect, keeping two clean sheets in nine league matches, and to expect them to maintain a shutout in this one will be a flight of fancy. As such, we anticipate seeing goals at both ends of the pitch in what could be an entertaining affair.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.95
• W1 for 1.80
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.99