Head-to-Head
Cerezo Osaka have won the last two J League head-to-head meetings, including a 4-2 success at Avispa Fukuoka five months ago.
Avispa Fukuoka
- Avispa Fukuoka sit in 3rd place on 2 points from 1 match after edging past Fagiano Okayama on penalties at home following a 1-1 draw.
- Avispa Fukuoka have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last five games across all competitions.
- Avispa are typically set up in a 3-4-2-1 and are sturdy and organised with a real threat from set pieces.
Cerezo Osaka
- Cerezo Osaka are in 8th spot in J League 2026 after picking up 1 point from their opening fixture, a 0-0 draw with Gamba Osaka followed by a penalty shootout defeat.
- Cerezo Osaka have won 2 and lost 3 of their last five matches, losing their last three in a row.
- Cerezo usually play a 4-2-3-1 that looks to stretch teams with vertical play, pressing and player interchanges.
Key Players
- Rafael Ratao has been in excellent form for Cerezo, scoring 4 of his team’s last 8 goals across 5 matches.
- Kokoro Maeda has made a fast start to J League 2026, scoring Avispa Fukuoka's only goal so far.
Betting Insights
- Cerezo Osaka are favourites here at 2.7.
- Avispa Fukuoka are priced at 2.55.
- Backing Both Teams To Score looks a better option at 2.15.
Prediction
The visitors should come out on top, but Avispa have won their last three home games and can keep this close.
