It's looking good for Fukushima United so far this season, with the 2nd position in the J3-League table and hosting Azul Claro Numazu (who are in 10th).
- Fukushima United is in the best form (5-0-1)
- Azul Claro Numazu have the fewest scored goals in the second half (6) in J3-League
Both participants have had adequate rest since their previous match. Let's wish for an energetic game!
Fukushima United form and stats
4-1-3 (win-draw-lost) are the J3-League numbers at home for Fukushima United so far this season. Fukushima United has recorded two wins in a row here at TOHO Stadium, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
Fukushima's previous game was a J3-League match also played at home, ending 2-1 versus Gainare Tottori (placed 15th). The home side are looking to build on that result.
A strong away win before that one, visiting Gifu and winning 4-0.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Fukushima have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found five games) they have won four times, drawn zero and lost one.
A decent goal production from Fukushima in their home games so far, with 12 goals from 8 league matches. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. On the other hand, Fukushima have conceded 11 goals.
Azul Claro Numazu form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Azul Claro Numazu so far with only 7 points returning home. The records show 2-1-5 (win-draw-lose).
Numazu go into this game after a win, the home game against Kataller Toyama that ended 2-1.
Before that, Numazu travelled to Imabari and returned home with a draw after the game finished 0-0.Azul Claro Numazu are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is one win, two draws and three defeats. From a total of six matches.
Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Numazu have scored 8 goals in 8 league games away. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Azul Claro Numazu have conceded 12 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
This is what happened when the sides met earlier this campaign; Azul Claro Numazu - Fukushima United 0-1. Statistics for the former nine meetings involving these two contenders are: five wins for Fukushima United, three draws and one win for Azul Claro Numazu. Over 2,5 goals: two times; under 2,5 goals: seven games.Top Goalscorers
  H. Higuchi 5 goals |  R. Watanabe 4 goals | H. Yoshinaka 3 goals |
Fukushima United missing players
Azul Claro Numazu missing players
| Fukushima United | Azul Claro Numazu | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 1 | Played | P | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 25 | 12 | 0 | Scored | S | 4 | 8 | 14 |
| 19 | 11 | 3 | Conceded | C | 9 | 12 | 19 |
| 94% | 88% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 94% |
| 75% | 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 50% | 50% |
| 69% | 88% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 50% | 31% |
| 25% | 12% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 38% | 19% |
| 12% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 25% | 12% |
| 56% | 75% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 38% | 38% |
| 31% | 12% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| 19% | 25% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 50% | 44% |
| 4.2 | 4.1 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.8 | 4.4 | 5.6 |
| 6.7 | 6.2 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.2 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 7.8 | 7.8 | 3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4.2 | 6 | 7.4 |
| 3.6 | 3.6 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| 44% | 41% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 57% | 44% | 36% |
- Azul Claro Numazu have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Azul Claro Numazu have the fewest scored goals in the second half (6) in J3-League
- Azul Claro Numazu have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Fukushima United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Fukushima United is in the best form (5-0-1)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Roasso Kumamoto | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 30 |
| 2 | Fukushima United | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 29 |
| 3 | Kataller Toyama | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 29 |
| 4 | Gifu | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
| 5 | Grulla Morioka | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 28 |
| 6 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 27 |
| 7 | Parceiro Nagano | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 24 |
| 8 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
| 9 | Kagoshima United | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 22 |
| 10 | Azul Claro Numazu | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 12 | -5 | 18 |
| 11 | Fujieda MYFC | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -2 | 17 |
| 12 | YSCC | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -7 | 16 |
| 13 | Kamatamare Sanuki | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 29 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 16 | -14 | 13 |
| 14 | Imabari | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 15 | -5 | 12 |
| 15 | Gainare Tottori | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -19 | 11 |