Our Avispa Fukuoka vs Giravanz Kitakyushu Prediction: 2-1
Avispa Fukuoka vs Giravanz Kitakyushu in the Japan FA Cup is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday July 16, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Avispa Fukuoka vs Giravanz Kitakyushu stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Avispa Fukuoka's Last Match – Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe
Determined to get back to winning ways, Avispa Fukuoka must win after their 0-0 Japan J-League draw against Vissel Kobe on June 28. In that match, Avispa Fukuoka saw 51% of the ball and created 1 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avispa Fukuoka | 51% | 1 (2) | 0.22 | 29 |
 Vissel Kobe | 49% | 10 (2) | 0.71 | 33 |
Giravanz Kitakyushu's Last Match – Giravanz Kitakyushu vs Tochigi City
Giravanz Kitakyushu will hope to recover from their recent 1-3 Japan J3-League setback against Tochigi City on July 12. In that match, Giravanz Kitakyushu recorded 44% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Giravanz Kitakyushu | 44% | 11 (4) | - | 36 |
 Tochigi City | 56% | 8 (5) | - | 68 |
Avispa Fukuoka vs Giravanz Kitakyushu Stats
Key Stats
| Avispa Fukuoka | Giravanz Kitakyushu | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.97 | Attacking Strength | 1.92 |
| 0.26 | Defence Strength | 0.45 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Avispa Fukuoka are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Giravanz Kitakyushu average 1.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.