Duel between Avispa Fukuoka & Giravanz Kitakyushu is shaping up to be one of those spectacles where recent results flies out the window. Kicking off
Avispa Fukuoka’s been hot and cold, their performances fluctuating from classy to baffling. Meanwhile, Giravanz Kitakyushu’s grinding through a rough patch, their rearguard looking porous.
Checking past games, it’s a mixed bag. Avispa Fukuoka’s had the edge lately, but the game’s got a terrible memory.
For what it’s worth: Each outfits’ve got holes. Avispa Fukuoka’s midfield’s stuttering, while Giravanz Kitakyushu’s attack lacks a spark.
In terms of the Emperor Cup, this fixture carries added significance. The division’s fight for European places means every point matters, and both sides know a positive result here could shift momentum in the standings. How they’ve fared lately in the Emperor Cup suggests neither side can afford lapses, making this tie even more unmissable.
But hey, there’s something about this one—perhaps, it’s the game where someone delivers.
Bottom line: This isn't just another game—it's prime-time football with implications at both ends of the table. Mark your calendars.
Avispa Fukuoka: Yuma Obata, Takumi Yamanoi, Tatsuki Nara, Masaya Tashiro, Hiroki Akino, Kazuya Konno, Daiki Matsuoka, Shintaro Nago, Wellington, Kazuki Fujimoto, Yuto Iwasaki
Giravanz Kitakyushu: Yuya Tanaka, yuma tsujioka, Renta Higashi, Koki Hasegawa, Futo Yoshihara, Asahi Yada, Taku Ushinohama, Shoma Takayoshi, Rimpei Okano, Ryonosuke Kabayama, Seung-jin Koh
Over the last games Avispa Fukuoka holds victories - 3, losses - 1 and draws - 1. Giravanz Kitakyushu on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: victories - 1, losses - 4 and draws - 0. Based on this data we come to a conclusion that Avispa Fukuoka currently is in better form, unlike Giravanz Kitakyushu.
Avispa Fukuoka: Vissel Kobe – (Draw 0:0), Albirex Niigata – (Win 3:2), Fagiano Okayama – (Win 0:1), Okinawa Sv – (Win 2:0), Sanfrecce Hiroshima – (Loss 2:1).
Giravanz Kitakyushu: Tochigi City – (Loss 1:3), Nara Club – (Loss 4:0), Gainare Tottori – (Loss 1:2), Kochi United – (Loss 3:2), Azul Claro Numazu – (Win 1:0).Both contenders have moved to the round3 while beating worthy opponents along the way. In tournaments as Emperor Cup each event is meaningful which is why a great matchup awaits us.
