Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Betiball's prediction for Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse on 18 March 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse preview before placing your bet.

Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse: Starting Lineups Time : 18/03/2026 10:00

Avispa Fukuoka
1 - 1
Finished (Pen 4-5)
Shimizu S-Pulse
85' event Shahab Zahedi
80' event Shahab Zahedi / Yota Maejima
71' event Kazuki Fujimoto / Masato Shigemi
66' event Hanan Saniburaun
58' event Nago Shintaro / Yuji Kitajima
58' event Hanan Saniburaun / Nassim Ben Khalifa
46' event Kokoro Maeda / Sonosuke Sato
event 87' Toshiki Takahashi / Oh Se-Hun
event 87' Rinsei Ohata / Yuki Honda
event 86' Kanta Chiba / Koya Kitagawa
event 73' Sen Takagi / Kengo Kitazume
event 59' Kengo Kitazume
event 54' Kai Matsuzaki / KOZUKA Kazuki
event 14' KOZUKA Kazuki
85' event Shahab Zahedi
event 87' Toshiki Takahashi / Oh Se-Hun
80' event Shahab Zahedi / Yota Maejima
event 87' Rinsei Ohata / Yuki Honda
71' event Kazuki Fujimoto / Masato Shigemi
event 86' Kanta Chiba / Koya Kitagawa
66' event Hanan Saniburaun
event 73' Sen Takagi / Kengo Kitazume
58' event Nago Shintaro / Yuji Kitajima
event 59' Kengo Kitazume
58' event Hanan Saniburaun / Nassim Ben Khalifa
event 54' Kai Matsuzaki / KOZUKA Kazuki
46' event Kokoro Maeda / Sonosuke Sato
event 14' KOZUKA Kazuki
Avispa Fukuoka Avispa Fukuoka
Substitutions
#55 Kokoro Maeda
#14 Nago Shintaro
#32 Hanan Saniburaun
#22 Kazuki Fujimoto
#9 Shahab Zahedi
#41 Kazuki Fujita
#3 Tatsuki Nara
#33 Kaoru Yamawaki
#28 Reiju Tsuruno
Avispa Fukuoka Avispa Fukuoka Shimizu S-Pulse Shimizu S-Pulse
13Shots7
2Shots on Goal2
11Fouls7
5Corner Kick2
7Free kick11
4Offside5
1Yellow card1
1Aerial0
1Save1
8Successful Tackles12
3Interceptions8
31Long pass19
1Assist1
5Successful center5
5Substitution5
4Shots off goal2
7Blocked3
8Tackle11
10Dribbles5
25Throw-in31
407Passes354
106Attacks113
74Dangerous attacks45
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
1BigChances1
5ShotsInsideBox6
8ShotsOutsideBox1
58DuelsWon55
1xGOT0.44
29Touches In Opposition Box26
18AccurateCrosses21
26GroundDuelsWon27
32AerialDuelsWon28
35Clearances45
Shimizu S-Pulse Shimizu S-Pulse
Substitutions
#21 Kai Matsuzaki
#70 Sen Takagi
#23 Kanta Chiba
#97 Rinsei Ohata
#38 Toshiki Takahashi
#1 Yuya Oki
#17 Masaki Yumiba
#11 Hikaru Nakahara
#50 Alfredo Stephens
Commentary
87' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Toshiki Takahashi / Oh Se-Hun
87' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Rinsei Ohata / Yuki Honda
86' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Kanta Chiba / Koya Kitagawa
85' Goal! Shahab Zahedi - Avispa Fukuoka
80' Avispa Fukuoka — substitution: Shahab Zahedi / Yota Maejima
73' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Sen Takagi / Kengo Kitazume
71' Avispa Fukuoka — substitution: Kazuki Fujimoto / Masato Shigemi
66' Hanan Saniburaun - Avispa Fukuoka receive a yellow card
59' Goal! Kengo Kitazume - Shimizu S-Pulse
58' Avispa Fukuoka — substitution: Nago Shintaro / Yuji Kitajima
58' Avispa Fukuoka — substitution: Hanan Saniburaun / Nassim Ben Khalifa
54' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Kai Matsuzaki / KOZUKA Kazuki
46' Avispa Fukuoka — substitution: Kokoro Maeda / Sonosuke Sato
14' KOZUKA Kazuki - Shimizu S-Pulse receive a yellow card

How We Build the Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse on 18 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Avispa Fukuoka's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Shimizu S-Pulse's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Avispa Fukuoka and Shimizu S-Pulse sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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