Avispa Fukuoka vs V-varen Nagasaki: prediction and stats
J1 LeagueRegular Season - 14Kick-off on November 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Best Denki Stadium, Fukuoka
The Footlab model makes Avispa Fukuoka the favourite at 48%, against 26% for a draw and 26% for V-varen Nagasaki. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Avispa Fukuoka vs V-varen Nagasaki?
A very open match: only 15 Elo points separate Avispa Fukuoka (1,926) and V-varen Nagasaki (1,910).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Avispa Fukuoka have 4 wins, 7 draws and 4 defeats; V-varen Nagasaki have 6, 2 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Verspah Oita(home) | 0-0 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Kashima(away) | 2-3 | J1 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka(home) | 3-0 | J1 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Vissel Kobe(home) | 0-1 | J1 League |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Osaka(home) | 3-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Ehime FC(home) | 3-2 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Kashiwa Reysol(away) | 2-4 | J1 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Fagiano Okayama(away) | 0-1 | J1 League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga(home) | 2-1 | J1 League |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Utrecht(away) | 2-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Avispa Fukuoka win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 V-varen Nagasaki win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | Avispa Fukuoka 1-0 V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League |
| Mar 15, 2026 | V-varen Nagasaki 1-0 Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Avispa Fukuoka 2-0 V-varen Nagasaki | Emperor Cup |
| Sep 27, 2020 | V-varen Nagasaki 1-3 Avispa Fukuoka | J2 League |
| Jul 4, 2020 | Avispa Fukuoka 1-2 V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League |
| Sep 7, 2019 | V-varen Nagasaki 1-0 Avispa Fukuoka | J2 League |
Last archived meeting: Avispa Fukuoka vs V-varen Nagasaki on Apr 11, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Avispa Fukuoka score 1.4 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; V-varen Nagasaki score 1.4 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avispa Fukuoka | 1.4 | 1.3 | 2 | 10/15 | 8/15 |
| V-varen Nagasaki | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Avispa Fukuoka sit 12th in J1 League (3 points from 3 matches) and V-varen Nagasaki sit 16th (3 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | V-varen Nagasaki | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Avispa Fukuoka vs V-varen Nagasaki?
- The Footlab model makes Avispa Fukuoka the favourite at 48%, against 26% for a draw and 26% for V-varen Nagasaki.
- Where and when is Avispa Fukuoka vs V-varen Nagasaki played?
- Avispa Fukuoka vs V-varen Nagasaki is played on November 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Best Denki Stadium, in the J1 League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 54% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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