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FC Tokyo and Avispa Fukuoka trade tackles in a J1 League matchday 21 clash on Sunday (June 30). The hosts are coming off a narrow 1-0 victory over Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo at the same venue on Wednesday.
Soma Anzai's 84th-minute strike proved to be the difference between the two sides. Fukuoka, meanwhile, claimed maximum points with a 2-1 home win over Yokohama F Marinos.
Shahab Zehedi put them ahead in the 20th minute before Wellington doubled their lead 20 minutes from time. Jun Amano halved the deficit in the 83rd minute to threaten a comeback that never materialised.
The victory left Fukouka in eighth spot, having garnered 32 points from 20 games, while Tokyo are sixth with 33 points.
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Tokyo vs Avispa Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Avispa have 14 wins from their last 31 head-to-head games with Tokyo, who have 11 wins,
- Their most recent clash in March saw Tokyo claim a 3-1 away victory in the reverse fixture.
- Fukuoka are unbeaten in six games across competitions, winning five.
- Seven of Tokyo's last 10 competitive games have produced less than three goas.
- Fukuoka have the best away defensive record in the league, conceding six goals in nine games.
- Four of Fukuoka's last six away games have been decided by one-goal margins.
Tokyo vs Avispa Prediction
Tokyo are unbeaten in four games, winning three. A win will take them within touching distance of the top-three and a continental qualification spot.
Fukuoka, meanwhile, are the most in-form side in the league, garnering 13 points from 15. They sit just one point behind their hosts and will leapfrog them by claiming maximum points.
There's little to choose between the two sides, and they will each fancy their chances of claiming maximum points. Although either side could nick a win, expect the spoils to be shared in a low-scoring stalemate.
Prediction: Tokyo 1-1 Avispa
Tokyo vs Avispa Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 1.5 goals
Tip 4 - Both halves to produce over 0.5 goals
