Our Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: 1-1
Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
Our prediction is supported by key Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Avispa Fukuoka's Last Match – Avispa Fukuoka vs Nagoya Grampus
After suffering a 1-5 Japan J-League loss to Nagoya Grampus, Avispa Fukuoka must win to get back on track. In that match, Avispa Fukuoka recorded 40% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avispa Fukuoka | 40% | 9 (4) | 1.23 | 40 |
 Nagoya Grampus | 60% | 17 (9) | 2.14 | 59 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 Japan J-League draw against Cerezo Osaka on March 7. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse controlled 41% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 0 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cerezo Osaka | 59% | 13 (7) | 1.66 | 59 |
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 41% | 4 (0) | 0.61 | 36 |
Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| Avispa Fukuoka | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 0.69 |
| 1.37 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Avispa Fukuoka are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.0 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.