On the 17th of September, Avispa Fukuoka will host Shimizu S-Pulse in a clash of the J-League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 26 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. In their last match, 16th placed Avispa Fukuoka, recorded a 0-1 loss against Yokohama F. Marinos. Anderson Lopes struck first for Yokohama F. Marinos in the 14th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Avispa Fukuoka was frustrated by Yokohama F. Marinos’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Yokohama F. Marinos ended the match with the shutout victory. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 8 points in their last 10 matches, while shimizu S-Pulse is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Shonan Bellmare. Thiago Santana struck first for Shimizu S-Pulse in the 12th minute, then Wellington tied it up for Shonan Bellmare in the 6th minute of the second half’s stoppage time earning Shonan Bellmare at least a draw. Shimizu S-Pulse is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches.
On the 18th of June, Shimizu S-Pulse hosted Avispa Fukuoka at the Iai Stadium Nihondaira in their last match together. Shimizu S-Pulse was victorious by a score of 3 to 1. Kenta Nishizawa struck first for Shimizu S-Pulse in the 7th minute on a feed from Yuta Kamiya, then Thiago Santana added another in the 41st minute on a feed from Nishizawa.
Thiago Santana has been the most prolific scorer on Shimizu S-Pulse in his last five matches with 2 goals. Jordy Croux has been the most effective weapon for Avispa Fukuoka lately. The attacker has netted 2 goals in his last 5 matches.