The J2-League league table might not tell the truth so early on, but it's the best truth we have so far. These two teams are placed 16th and 22nd respectively.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Avispa Fukuoka form and stats
Avispa Fukuoka are yet to win a home game this season, having collected 1 point from their first 2 games.A good away victory last time out for Avispa Fukuoka, who won 1-0 against Albirex Niigata (placed 7th). Prior to that, an away loss at Fagiano Okayama.
There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Avispa Fukuoka, as the J2-League home game vs Tochigi is only four days away.
Early season goal statistics from Avispa Fukuoka's 2 home games: 0 goals, 1 conceded.
JEF United form and stats
The season is young and JEF United have only just started going through their travel schedule, with 2 away games done and only one point collected. Visiting JEF United has seen their last two away games both end with a tied score and one point each.JEF United delivered a 0-0 draw playing at home against Kyoto Sanga (placed 8th) in their previous match; a J2-League game. Ahead of that match was the away draw versus Mito Hollyhock that ended 1-1.
JEF United are in action again only four days after this game, playing their J2-League at a neutral venue versus Ryūkyū.
JEF United has the goal stats of 1-1 (for/against) from 2 business trips at the early stages of this season.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between the teams: Avispa Fukuoka won 3, JEF United won 3 and 4 draws.Avispa Fukuoka missing players
JEF United missing players
| Avispa Fukuoka | JEF United | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 5 | 2 | Played | 3 | 5 |
| 80% | 50% | Over 0.5 | 67% | 60% |
| 40% | 0% | Over 1.5 | 67% | 60% |
| 40% | 0% | Over 2.5 | 67% | 40% |
| 20% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 67% | 40% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 67% | 40% |
| 40% | 0% | Both teams to score | 67% | 60% |
| 40% | 50% | Clean Sheet | 33% | 40% |
| 40% | 100% | Failed To Score | 33% | 40% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Ryūkyū | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| 2 | Kashiwa Reysol | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| 3 | Ventforet Kofu | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 4 | Mito Hollyhock | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 5 | Montedio Yamagata | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 | Albirex Niigata | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 | Gifu | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 | Ehime | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 7 |
| 11 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 7 |
| 12 | Yokohama | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| 13 | Zweigen Kanazawa | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| 14 | Omiya Ardija | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 15 | Kagoshima United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| 16 | Avispa Fukuoka | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 4 |
| 17 | Tochigi | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 4 |
| 18 | Renofa Yamaguchi | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 19 | Tokushima Vortis | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 3 |
| 20 | Tokyo Verdy | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 21 | Machida Zelvia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -8 | 3 |
| 22 | JEF United | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 2 |
