Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Mar 2026
J1 League Betting Preview: Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Avispa Fukuoka clash with Shimizu S-Pulse at Best Denki Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Wednesday 18 March.
Avispa Fukuoka look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The beauty of this bet is that we’ll get a return at -132 if they get the better of Shimizu S-Pulse and money back if the game finishes in a draw.
Avispa Fukuoka have been beaten in their last five games. Away at Transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki, V-Varen Nagasaki recently beat them 1-0. The Hornets had 40% possession and totalled four shots on target.
Shimizu S-Pulse have lost three straight road games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 5-3 after penalties home win over Fagiano Okayama at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Takayuki Yoshida's team had an impressive 74% of possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Se-Hun Oh on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The most recent clash between the teams saw S-Pulse draw 0-0 away to Avi at Best Denki Stadium. We’ve seen the past 6 H2H games involve three S-Pulse wins. There have also been two draws and one Avi victory.
| J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Shimizu S-Pulse |
6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5:5 | 8 |
| 10 |  Avispa Fukuoka |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 3:13 | 2 |
Avispa have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts. Shinya Tsukahara's side have averaged 41.2% possession and 4.3 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.9 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 9.6 attempts and 4.8 corners.
The five top scorers are Teppei Oka, Yu Hashimoto, Kokoro Maeda, Daiki Matsuoka and Tomoya Miki, with these players all scoring 1 goals. Yota Maejima is the top assists maker on 1.
S-Pulse have 3 victories and 7 defeats, with an average of 4.0 shots on goal, 8.3 attempts and 1.9 goals. S-Pa average 54.3% possession, 5.6 corners taken and 5.2 corners against them, while 2.6 goals have been conceded from 9.4 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.
Se-Hun Oh has scored 2 goals, followed by Koya Kitagawa, Capixaba, Toshiki Takahashi and Takashi Inui on 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Capixaba, Zento Uno and Reon Yamahara who have all made 1.
Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction & Betting Tips
Gear up for Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value and a hand-picked bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’re happy to side with Avispa Fukuoka 0.0 on the Asian Handicap for this J1 League clash. At odds of -132, the home team offer plenty of appeal and we’re expecting a strong showing.
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest J1 League stats.
Key Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse league stats:
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
S-Pulse
Our prediction for the correct score is Avispa to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +650. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Corners Prediction
Shimizu S-Pulse have had a corner average of 5.80 in the past 5 games, while Avispa Fukuoka have averaged 3.60 corners over 5 matches. S-Pulse should be capable of winning this Corner Match Bet and the odds of +105 look value.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for Avispa Fukuoka on the Asian Handicap at 0.0, Yes on the BTTS market along with S-Pulse having the most corners.
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookmakers have betting odds of +150 for Avispa Fukuoka to triumph in this J1 League clash, with Shimizu S-Pulse trading at a price of +175 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +205.
Avi can be backed at +220 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. S-Pulse can be chanced at +245 and the draw is +106.
The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -127.
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Avispa Fukuoka haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches at Best Denki Stadium. The Hornets have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
Shimizu S-Pulse are winless in the last six away games. Takayuki Yoshida's team have managed four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
When Avi last played S-Pulse at Best Denki Stadium, they drew 0-0. The past 3 H2H meetings at Best Denki Stadium have seen Avi triumphing once, one draw and a win for S-Pulse.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avispa Fukuoka Home Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.60 | 1.00 | 1.60 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
| Shimizu S-Pulse Away Stats |
2-4-4 | 1.90 | 0.80 | 1.10 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 15/03 V-Varen Nagasaki 1 Avispa Fukuoka0
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 07/03 Avispa Fukuoka 1 Nagoya Grampus5
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 27/02 Vissel Kobe 2 Avispa Fukuoka1
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 22/02 Kyoto Sanga 2 Avispa Fukuoka0
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 15/02 Avispa Fukuoka 0 Cerezo Osaka2
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 14/03 Shimizu S-Pulse 5 F. Okayama3
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 07/03 Cerezo Osaka 4 Shimizu S-Pulse2
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 28/02 Gamba Osaka 7 Shimizu S-Pulse6
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 21/02 Shimizu S-Pulse 1 Vissel Kobe0
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 14/02 Shimizu S-Pulse 2 Kyoto Sanga4
Avispa Fukuoka League Stats
Shimizu S-Pulse League Stats
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 41.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for Avispa vs S-Pulse before you bet. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups as well as the most recent injury news.
Previous Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Previous Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Avispa Fukuoka Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Shinya Tsukahara
Shimizu S-Pulse Player Stats & Squad
J1 League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 11 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce H. | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 11 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:7 | 11 |
| 4 | Kyoto Sanga | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 9 |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:4 | 9 |
| 6 | Nagoya Grampus | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:8 | 9 |
| 7 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 8 | F. Okayama | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6:6 | 8 |
| 9 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5:5 | 8 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3:13 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 2 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 6 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 4 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 5 | Sanfrecce H. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 6 | Kyoto Sanga | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 7 | F. Okayama | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 8 | Nagoya Grampus | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 9 | Cerezo Osaka | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | 2 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:8 | 1 |
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