FC Tokyo
Football Japan - J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium Tue 23 Sep 05:00
Avispa Fukuoka
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  5. Lineups
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  7. Table

J1 League Betting Preview: FC Tokyo vs Avispa Fukuoka

FC Tokyo host Avispa Fukuoka in this Japanese J1 league meeting at Ajinomoto Stadium, with kick-off set for 05:00 on Tuesday 23 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Avi to Give Tokyo a Hard Time

If you agree with our view that Avispa Fukuoka can perform well against Tokyo, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -116. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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Teams’ Last Battle Saw 1-0 Avi Victory

FC Tokyo have been handed back-to-back league losses. Their last J1 League game saw them land a 1-0 road victory over Kawasaki Frontale at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu. The Gas Men had 44% possession and totalled three shots on target, with Keita Endo netting the winner in the 23rd minute.

Avispa Fukuoka have suffered a defeat in their previous three games including a recent 2-0 loss. This occurred on the road at Nissan Stadium against Yokohama F. Marinos. Myong-Hwi Kim's side dominated possession with 65% of the ball and racked up four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Avi have claimed back-to-back victories over Tokyo. There was a 1-0 home triumph at Best Denki Stadium after winning 1-0 away at Ajinomoto Stadium. The past 9 H2H meetings have resulted in six Avi wins, two draws and one Tokyo victory.

J1 League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
11 FC Tokyo logo FC Tokyo 38 13 11 14 41 48 -7 41:48 50
12 Avispa Fukuoka logo Avispa Fukuoka 38 12 12 14 34 38 -4 34:38 48
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FC Tokyo – Last 10 League Games

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. Tokyo have had 52.4% possession and 6.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.5 corners.

Motoki Nagakura is the top goalscorer with 4, Keita Endo has 3, with Alexander Scholz and two other players on 1. Motoki Nagakura, Marcelo Ryan and Henrique are the leading assists makers with 1.

Avispa Fukuoka – Last 10 League Games

Avispa have 2 victories, 3 defeats and 5 draws, averaging 4.0 shots on goal, 8.5 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Hornets average 51.2% possession, 5.7 corners taken and 4.2 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 7.3 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Shosei Usui has scored 3 goals, followed by Wellington, Takumi Kamijima, Shintaro Nago and Kazuya Konno on 2. Shintaro Nago is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Tokyo confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Seung-Gyu Kim (GK), Soma Anzai, Masato Morishige, Alexander Scholz, Sei Muroya, Leon Nozawa, Keigo Higashi, Kei Koizumi, Kota Tawaratsumida, Kein Sato, Marcelo Ryan.

Avispa Fukuoka confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Masaaki Murakami (GK), Masaya Tashiro, Tatsuki Nara, Tomoya Ando, Itsuki Oda, Daiki Matsuoka, Tomoya Miki, Takaaki Shichi, Shintaro Nago, Yuto Iwasaki, Wellington.

FC Tokyo vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of FC Tokyo vs Avispa Fukuoka with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with Avispa Fukuoka +0.25 for this J1 League clash, with an attractive -116 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent J1 League stats which can also act as a guide.

Key FC Tokyo vs Avispa Fukuoka league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Avispa in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Avispa in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Tokyo in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Tokyo in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Tokyo in 2 consecutive games against Avispa.
Avi +0.25 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 53.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Tokyo Tokyo logo 1 - 2 Avispa logo Avispa

One bet that has caught our eye is Avispa to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +600 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Avispa Over 4.5 Corners -122 BetMGM logo

Avispa Fukuoka have covered the 4.5 corners line in four consecutive games, with Tokyo conceding over 4.5 corners in their past three matches. We’re going to select the Overs for Avi Team Corners, with this line making appeal and you can secure odds of -122.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Tokyo Logo Tokyo
Total
10.80 6.30 4.50
Home
10.20 5.20 5.00
Away
9.40 4.50 4.90
Avispa Logo Avispa
Total
9.90 5.70 4.20
Home
8.80 4.80 4.00
Away
8.50 4.70 3.80
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Avispa +0.25 -116
Total Goals Over 2.5 +108
Team Corners Avispa Over 4.5 -122

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FC Tokyo vs Avispa Fukuoka Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Have Tokyo as Favourites

The bookmakers have Tokyo at +117 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 46% chance of winning this J1 League clash based on the betting odds. Avispa Fukuoka are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +215.

You can back Tokyo at -182 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Avi are +123 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, when it comes to latest odds, there’s not much to separate Yes and No.

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Ajinomoto Stadium
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Avi Undefeated Against Tokyo in Past Four H2H Ajinomoto Stadium Meetings

Tokyo have finished with five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Avispa Fukuoka haven’t tasted victory in the previous three away matches. Myong-Hwi Kim's team have five losses, three draws and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Avi beat Tokyo 1-0 when they last met at Ajinomoto Stadium. The previous 4 H2H meetings at Ajinomoto Stadium have featured two Avi victories and two draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
FC Tokyo logo FC Tokyo Home Stats 5-2-3 2.60 1.30 1.30 5 5 4 6
Avispa Fukuoka logo Avispa Fukuoka Away Stats 2-3-5 2.10 0.90 1.20 3 7 4 6
  • 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
Team Stats
FC Tokyo logo FC Tokyo League Stats
Avispa Fukuoka logo Avispa Fukuoka League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

FC Tokyo vs Avispa Fukuoka Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Tokyo vs Avispa team news before placing your bets. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups plus current injury reports.

FC Tokyo Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Avispa Fukuoka Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

FC Tokyo Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

81 Seung-Gyu Kim
7 Soma Anzai 3 Masato Morishige 24 Alexander Scholz 2 Sei Muroya
28 Leon Nozawa 10 Keigo Higashi 37 Kei Koizumi 33 Kota Tawaratsumida
16 Kein Sato 19 Marcelo Ryan
31 Masaaki Murakami
37 Masaya Tashiro 3 Tatsuki Nara 20 Tomoya Ando 16 Itsuki Oda
88 Daiki Matsuoka 11 Tomoya Miki 77 Takaaki Shichi 14 Shintaro Nago
18 Yuto Iwasaki 17 Wellington

Avispa Fukuoka Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

FC Tokyo Substitutes

  • 5Yuto Nagatomo
  • 13Go Hatano
  • 18Kento Hashimoto
  • 22Keita Endo
  • 26Motoki Nagakura
  • 32Kanta Doi
  • 39Teruhito Nakagawa
  • 40Marcos Guilherme
  • 44Henrique

Avispa Fukuoka Substitutes

  • 1Takumi Nagaishi
  • 2Masato Yuzawa
  • 8Kazuya Konno
  • 9Shahab Zahedi
  • 13Nassim Ben Khalifa
  • 15Hiroki Akino
  • 22Kazuki Fujimoto
  • 32A. Hanan Sani
  • 47Yu Hashimoto

Previous FC Tokyo Lineups

20 Sep J1 League
K. Frontale 0-1 FC Tokyo
15 Sep J1 League
FC Tokyo 1-0 Tokyo Verdy
31 Aug J1 League
Nagoya Grampus 1-1 FC Tokyo
24 Aug J1 League
FC Tokyo 0-4 Kyoto Sanga
16 Aug J1 League
Shonan Bellmare 2-2 FC Tokyo
10 Aug J1 League
FC Tokyo 0-1 Kashima Antlers

Previous Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

20 Sep J1 League
Yokohama F.M. 2-0 Avispa Fukuoka
13 Sep J1 League
Avispa Fukuoka 2-4 Cerezo Osaka
31 Aug J1 League
Kashiwa Reysol 2-1 Avispa Fukuoka
23 Aug J1 League
Avispa Fukuoka 0-0 Shimizu S-Pulse
16 Aug J1 League
Kashima Antlers 1-1 Avispa Fukuoka
09 Aug J1 League
K. Frontale 2-5 Avispa Fukuoka
Team Squads

FC Tokyo Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Rikizo Matsuhashi

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Takahiro Koh 8 M 26 2146 25 1 1 2 0 0
Kota Tawaratsumida 33 M 29 1825 22 7 1 0 0 0
Kento Hashimoto 18 M 26 1822 22 4 0 2 4 0
Kanta Doi 32 D 19 1598 18 11 0 0 2 0
Kein Sato 16 F 27 1559 15 13 4 4 1 0

Avispa Fukuoka Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Myong-Hwi Kim

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Tomoya Ando 20 D 28 2475 27 2 4 0 4 0
Daiki Matsuoka 88 M 28 2412 27 2 0 0 4 0
Kazuya Konno 8 M 29 2037 24 5 3 0 2 0
Shintaro Nago 14 M 30 1834 19 11 2 5 2 0
Takumi Kamijima 50 D 23 1743 20 8 2 0 4 1
Japan FlagJ1 League Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Kashima Antlers 38 23 7 8 58:31 76
2 Kashiwa Reysol 38 21 12 5 60:34 75
3 Kyoto Sanga 38 19 11 8 62:40 68
4 Sanfrecce H. 38 20 8 10 46:28 68
5 Vissel Kobe 38 18 10 10 46:33 64
6 Machida Zelvia 38 17 9 12 52:38 60
7 Urawa Reds 38 16 11 11 45:39 59
8 K. Frontale 38 15 12 11 67:57 57
9 Gamba Osaka 38 17 6 15 53:55 57
10 Cerezo Osaka 38 14 10 14 60:57 52
11 FC Tokyo 38 13 11 14 41:48 50
12 Avispa Fukuoka 38 12 12 14 34:38 48
13 F. Okayama 38 12 9 17 34:43 45
14 Shimizu S-Pulse 38 11 11 16 41:51 44
15 Yokohama F.M. 38 12 7 19 46:47 43
16 Nagoya Grampus 38 11 10 17 44:56 43
17 Tokyo Verdy 38 11 10 17 23:41 43
18 Yokohama 38 9 8 21 27:45 35
19 Shonan Bellmare 38 8 8 22 36:63 32
20 Albirex Niigata 38 4 12 22 36:67 24
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Kashima Antlers 19 13 4 2 34:16 43
2 Urawa Reds 19 13 3 3 28:12 42
3 Kashiwa Reysol 19 12 5 2 27:15 41
4 Gamba Osaka 19 12 1 6 33:26 37
5 Vissel Kobe 19 10 5 4 24:12 35
6 Sanfrecce H. 19 10 4 5 21:14 34
7 Kyoto Sanga 19 9 6 4 29:17 33
8 K. Frontale 19 8 6 5 41:32 30
9 Machida Zelvia 19 9 3 7 26:18 30
10 Cerezo Osaka 19 8 6 5 27:21 30
11 Nagoya Grampus 19 8 5 6 27:25 29
12 Avispa Fukuoka 19 7 7 5 20:19 28
13 FC Tokyo 19 8 4 7 23:26 28
14 Tokyo Verdy 19 8 3 8 15:18 27
15 Yokohama F.M. 19 7 5 7 25:21 26
16 F. Okayama 19 7 4 8 17:16 25
17 Shimizu S-Pulse 19 6 7 6 24:25 25
18 Yokohama 19 6 4 9 13:20 22
19 Shonan Bellmare 19 5 6 8 26:27 21
20 Albirex Niigata 19 2 9 8 20:31 15