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Avispa Fukuoka vs Urawa Prediction— Japan - J1 League
Matchday 5 ·Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 10:00
// Model verdict
Over 2.5
Combined xG of 3.2 puts the goal expectation well above the line. Model probability 63.7% vs bookmaker-implied 44.4% — a clear edge.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
League track record ↗
Based on 20 resolved predictions
Correct score prediction
H 47% / xG 1.8-1.4 / O2.5 64% / BTTS 63%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 3.2 xG → O2.5 PROB 63.7% · O3.5 PROB 40.5%
Form & verdict
AVISPA FUKUOKA · PPG 1.22
URAWA · PPG 1.02
xG gap +0.38 - no reliable favorite, elevated draw risk
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Avispa Fukuoka face Urawa in Japan - J1 League on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Avispa Fukuoka a 47% chance, the draw 24% and Urawa 30%, so Avispa Fukuoka are favoured to win. Expected goals are 1.8 for Avispa Fukuoka and 1.4 for Urawa (3.2 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 64% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 63% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Avispa Fukuoka are averaging 1.22 points per game versus 1.02 for Urawa. The best value bet our model finds is over 3.5 goals, with an expected value of +75.4%.