Avispa Fukuoka vs Urawa Reds tips and predictions

Not straightforward to separate teams in J1 League battle; stalemate on the cards

There's not much between Avispa Fukuoka and Urawa Reds in the J1 League. The hosts are in 11th place with 18 points, compared to their opponents who are in 15th place on 14 points.

Any result is possible here. The draw is food for thought as far as this preview is concerned. Considering how they've looked recently, you can expect this to be tight. A goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to go crazy about.

These sides have impressed at the back. Not giving much away, Avispa Fukuoka have conceded only 1 goal in their last 3 matches and Urawa Reds have only conceded 0.7 goals per game on average in their last 12 away matches.

It's possible the game ends with at least one clean sheet as the match is likely to be tight. In the Both Teams To Score market, the No option is recommended. And taking a look at the goal line, it's under 1.5 goals picked as the best play given the current odds.

Avispa Fukuoka have drawn 7 of their last 13 matches on their own soil. Further, Urawa Reds have drawn 8 of their last 14 matches. It's not very exciting and it feels like a match to be wary of. The draw is the play after what will probably be a low-scoring affair.