Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse predictions, Mar 18, 2026

Mar 14, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Japan J1 League, on Wednesday,

Avispa Fukuoka

Shimizu

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As Avispa Fukuoka prepare to host Shimizu S-Pulse on March 18, 2026, both teams will be looking to capitalize on recent trends and improve their standing in the J1 League.

Avispa Fukuoka enters this clash having secured just one win in their last five matches, highlighting a struggle with consistency. Their tactical approach often emphasizes a solid defense, yet they must find ways to convert opportunities into goals if they are to make an impact at home.

In contrast, Shimizu S-Pulse comes into the match boasting two victories from their last five outings, displaying a more successful form. Their attacking strategy focuses on quick transitions and exploiting defensive lapses, which could pose problems for the home side’s backline.

Bookmakers have assigned odds of 2.42 for a home victory against 3.05 for an away win, reflecting the close nature of this contest. Our model predicts a 37.5% chance of a home win, with a draw at 31.2% and a slight edge for an away victory at 32.3%.

With both teams fighting for momentum, fans can expect a closely contested match as they strive for crucial points in the league.

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Avispa Fukuoka
38.9%		 Draw
30.1%		 Shimizu
30.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Japan J1 League Shimizu S-Pulse: 0.39% Avispa Fukuoka: 0.16%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.35 3.1 3
MarathonBet 2.44 3.08 3
WilliamHill 2.45 2.9 2.9
Pinnacle 2.42 3.21 3

Latest Results

07.03.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Nagoya Grampus – 1:5
27.02.26 Vissel Kobe – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:1
22.02.26 Kyoto Sanga – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:0
15.02.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Cerezo Osaka – 0:2
07.02.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Fagiano Okayama – 2:1 penalties		 14.03.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Fagiano Okayama – 2:1 penalties
07.03.26 Cerezo Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 penalties
28.02.26 Gamba Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 3:2 penalties
21.02.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Vissel Kobe – 1:0
14.02.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Kyoto Sanga – 1:2 penalties

Facts

  • This time, only outsiders will meet in a game (ranked 10 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 19th place) and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 15th place)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Avispa Fukuoka won 1.
  • Avispa Fukuoka is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Shimizu has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Shimizu may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Avispa Fukuoka won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 8:13. (average 1.1:1.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Avispa Fukuoka won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 4:4. (average 1.3:1.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    23.08.25 Avispa Fukuoka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 0:0
    20.04.25 Shimizu S-Pulse – Avispa Fukuoka – 3:1
    17.09.22 Avispa Fukuoka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 3:2
    18.06.22 Shimizu S-Pulse – Avispa Fukuoka – 3:1
    02.10.21 Avispa Fukuoka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:2

    Standings

    2026

    East

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Kashima Antlers 6 5 0 1 0 10:4 16
    2 FC Tokyo 6 2 3 0 1 11:6 12
    3 Machida 5 3 1 1 0 11:8 12
    4 Verdy 6 3 1 0 2 11:9 11
    5 Urawa Reds 6 3 0 1 2 9:6 10
    6 Kawasaki Frontale 5 1 2 0 2 10:8 7
    7 Yokohama F. Marinos 6 2 0 0 4 7:11 6
    8 Mito 6 0 1 3 2 8:14 5
    9 Chiba 6 1 0 2 3 4:10 5
    10 Kashiwa Reysol 6 1 0 0 5 7:12 3

    West

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Vissel Kobe 5 3 1 0 1 9:3 11
    2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5 3 1 0 1 10:5 11
    3 Gamba Osaka 6 2 2 1 1 9:8 11
    4 Kyoto 6 2 1 1 2 8:7 9
    5 Cerezo Osaka 6 2 1 1 2 6:5 9
    6 Nagoya Grampus 6 2 1 1 2 9:9 9
    7 Okayama 6 1 1 3 1 7:9 8
    8 Shimizu S-Pulse 6 1 1 3 1 6:8 8
    9 V-Varen Nagasaki 5 2 0 0 3 7:9 6
    10 Avispa Fukuoka 5 0 1 0 4 4:12 2

    Japan J1 League Outrights

    1. Kashima Antlers: 3.25 (24.42%)

    2. Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 4.33 (18.33%)

    3. Vissel Kobe: 5.5 (14.43%)

    4. Kyoto: 9 (8.82%)

    5. Machida Zelvia: 11 (7.21%)

    6. FC Tokyo: 15 (5.29%)

    7. Kawasaki Frontale: 19 (4.18%)

    8. Kashiwa Reysol: 19 (4.18%)

    9. Gamba Osaka: 21 (3.78%)

    10. Urawa Reds: 29 (2.74%)

    11. Cerezo Osaka: 51 (1.56%)

    12. Nagoya Grampus: 51 (1.56%)

    13. Verdy: 67 (1.18%)

    14. Okayama: 151 (0.53%)

    15. Yokohama F. Marinos: 201 (0.39%)

    16. Shimizu S-Pulse: 201 (0.39%)

    17. V-Varen Nagasaki: 201 (0.39%)

    18. Mito: 301 (0.26%)

    19. Chiba: 401 (0.2%)

    20. Avispa Fukuoka: 501 (0.16%)

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