JEF United Chiba vs Avispa Fukuoka prediction

AI match recap

This is a basement battle between two sides desperate to halt damaging runs, with Chiba carrying home advantage but Fukuoka arriving from a difficult sequence of away results. Chiba’s latest draw showed more resilience, and their returning options give them greater scope to press and attack the second phase. Fukuoka’s possible defensive reinforcements matter just as much: if Mikuni is ready to start, the visitors have a better platform to survive Chiba’s direct pressure. Expect a tense contest in which set-pieces, loose clearances and the response to the opening goal are central.

Head-to-head analysis

Chiba hold a slight historical edge in the wider series, particularly at home, but Fukuoka have avoided defeat in both meetings this season and won the latest contest at Fukuda Denshi Arena.

Form (last 5)

JEF United Chiba vs Avispa Fukuoka stats

Last meetings

• 2026-06-06JEF United Chiba 1-2 Avispa Fukuoka
• 2026-05-30Avispa Fukuoka 2-2 JEF United Chiba
• 2020-10-25Avispa Fukuoka 1-0 JEF United Chiba
• 2020-09-02JEF United Chiba 2-2 Avispa Fukuoka
• 2019-07-20JEF United Chiba 3-0 Avispa Fukuoka
• 2019-03-30Avispa Fukuoka 0-1 JEF United Chiba

Other J1 League matches

• Mito Hollyhock – Sanfrecce Hiroshima
• Fagiano Okayama – FC Tokyo
• Kyoto Sanga – Shimizu S-pulse
• Kashima – Cerezo Osaka
• Vissel Kobe – Nagoya Grampus
• Kashiwa Reysol – Urawa
• Yokohama F. Marinos – Kawasaki Frontale
• V-varen Nagasaki – Tokyo Verdy