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Fukuoka vs Nagoya: Match Preview for the Japanese Championship
The last win for Fukuoka dates back to June 30, and since then, the team has faced only losses and draws. In contrast, Nagoya heads into the upcoming match on a three-game winning streak and shows no signs of slowing down. How will the direct encounter on October 4 unfold and what reliable bets can be made today? Find the answers in our betting tip.
Command Analysis
Avispa Fukuoka
JapanCurrent Form
Fukuoka last secured a victory in J League 1 on June 30. Since then, the team has not won, often settling for draws, leading the league with 13 tied matches. In the table, the black-and-blue squad sits in 12th place, ensuring they are safe from relegation. In their latest fixture, managed by Shigetoshi Hasebe, they finished in a stalemate against Sagan Tosu (0-0). Notably, Avispa holds the league's weakest attack, having scored a mere 28 goals.
Injuries and Suspensions
Nara, Ikeda, and Yuzawa are currently sidelined due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Fukuoka has drawn three of their last five matches
- In four consecutive matches featuring Fukuoka, there has been no exchange of goals
Predicted Lineup: Nagaishi – Grolli, Tashiro, Miya – Kamekawa, Shigemi, Mae, Maejima – Zahedi, Iwasaki, Kono.
Nagoya Grampus
JapanCurrent Form
Nagoya is on an impressive run, having secured three consecutive victories. This success has propelled the team to eighth place in the standings. The competition is tight, and they have a chance to finish in the top five. Notably, the Orange team has excelled defensively in their last three matches, with each win resulting in a clean sheet.
Injuries and Suspensions
Due to injuries, Ono and Yamagishi will not be on the field today. Shihashi is serving a suspension.
Interesting Betting Trends
- All three of Nagoya's recent victories have been secured with clean sheets
- In their last five matches, Nagoya has conceded goals in only one game
Projected Lineup: Langerak – Uchida, Mikuni, Kawazura, Tokumoto – Nogami, Inagaraki, Yoshida, Izumi – Morishima, Nagai.
Trends
Bet 1st Half: Total Under 1.5 Goals
In the last five head-to-head matches, no more than one goal was scored in the first 45 minutes
1.29Bet Goals in Both Halves – No
This bet has won in the last three matches for Fukuoka
1.44Bet Exact Score 0:2
Nagoya secured their last two victories with this scoreline
9.50Tip and bets
Fukuoka has been underwhelming lately, managing to secure victories primarily through solid defensive performances. In contrast, Nagoya is on an impressive streak, winning three matches in a row without conceding a goal. Given the current form of both teams, we favor the visitors.
Our prediction is a win for Nagoya with an Asian handicap of (0) at odds of 1.90.
Total Bet
In 32 matches of the Fukuoka championship, only 28 goals have been scored. Next up is a game against Nagoya, who has achieved three consecutive victories without conceding. Given this context, a bet on the hosts' individual total seems prudent.
The second bet is for Fukuoka's individual total goals to be under one, with odds of 1.62.
First Half Bet
In the last three matches involving the hosts, the first half ended in a 0:0 draw. We cannot rule out a similar outcome in today's game.
Prediction – a draw in the first half with odds of 1.85.
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