Shonan Bellmare vs Avispa Prediction and Betting Tips | August 7th 2024

Shonan Bellmare and Avispa Fukuoka will battle for three points in a J1 League matchday 25 fixture on Wednesday. The hosts will be looking to build on the 1-0 away victory they registered over Gamba Osaka a fortnight ago.

Taiga Hata broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute and his strike proved to be the difference between the two sides.

Fukuoka, meanwhile, fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Tokyo Verdy. Hiroto Yamami's 38th-minute strike decided the contest.

The loss left them in eighth spot in the table, having accrued 35 points from 24 games. Bellmare are 16th with 25 points to their name.

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Shonan vs Avispa Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Avispa Fukuoka have 30 wins from the last 56 head-to-head games. Shonan Bellmare were victorious on 17 occasions while nine games ended in a share of the spoils.
• One of those draws came in their most recent clash in March 2024 when they canceled each other out in a 1-1 stalemate in the reverse fixture.
• Four of the last six head-to-head games have produced less than three goals.
• Bellmare have won their last four games in all competitions on the bounce.
• Four of Fukuoka's last five games across competitions have seen one side keep a clean sheet.
• Four of Bellmare's last five competitive games have been decided by a one-goal margin.
• Fukuoka have lost their last four games in all competitions.

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Shonan vs Avispa Prediction

Shonan Bellmare are in fine form heading into this game, having won their last three league games on the bounce. This follows a six-game winless run prior (four losses) and has seen them steer one point clear of the relegation zone. Manager Satoshi Yamaguchi will be confident that his side can keep this run going against their struggling visitors.

Fukuoka came into July on a seven-game unbeaten run across competitions (six wins). However, they have hit a snag since then, losing their last four games on the spin. Their games have typically been tight affairs, with five of Fukuoka's last six games across competitions having been decided by a one-goal margin.

We are backing the home side to claim a narrow victory with goals at both ends.

Prediction: Shonan Bellmare 2-1 Avispa Fukuoka

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Shonan vs Avispa Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Shonan Bellmare to win

Tip 2 - Both teams to score

Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals