Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction & Betting Tips - J.League

Prediction published on 21/08/2025, 05:00  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 21/08/2025 at 05:08 in Football Predictions

Saturday’s early kickoff in the J1 League will see Avispa Fukuoka taking on Shimizu S-Pulse at the Best Denki Stadium. Avi and S-Pa are 11th and 13th in the league standings after 26 league games, respectively. Let’s get into the match prediction. 

With 36 points after 26 matches (W9 D9 L8) and barring a massive improvement or drop-off in results, Avispa Fukuoka are on course for another mid-table finish. 

Avi played out a 1-1 draw away to Kashima Antlers last week, which extended their unbeaten run in the top flight to eight matches (W3 D5), dating back to May 24 against Osaka. 

The hosts are also unbeaten in their last five home league matches (W1 D4) but have only earned 18 points in 13 home games this season (W4 D6 L3). They have drawn the joint-most league home matches in the division to date.

Meanwhile, back in the top flight, Shimizu S-Pulse will likely be content with their performance so far, having earned 31 points and currently sitting seven points above the drop. 

S-Pa lost their last match 3-1 at home against Yokohama FM. They have now failed to score in three of their last five league games, but did beat this opponent in the reverse fixture. 

On the road, the visitors have taken 12 points from 13 games this term (W3 D3 L7) and have scored the third-fewest goals (11) to date outside of the bottom three teams.