Avispa Fukuoka is set to take on Giravanz Kitakyushu at the Best Denki Stadium in the third round of the 2025 Emperor’s Cup. Avispa Fukuoka has been on a positive trajectory after a challenging period between late April and May. The team will aim to carry forward their recent momentum into the domestic cup fixture this week.
In the previous round of the Emperor’s Cup, Avispa Fukuoka secured a 2-0 victory against Okinawa SV. The 23-year-old Kim Moon-Hyeon scored his first professional goal, followed by an own goal from their opponents in the fourth tier, sealing the win for Avispa Fukuoka.
On the other hand, Giravanz Kitakyushu has been facing a difficult phase in the J League 3 recently. The team will be looking to change their fortunes as they enter the cup competition this week.
Giravanz Kitakyushu began their cup campaign with a 1-0 away victory against Belugarosso Iwami in May. In the second round, they defeated J1 League side Fagiano Okayama with goals from Shuntaro Kawabe and Futo Yoshihara.
In terms of head-to-head encounters, Avispa Fukuoka has dominated with 10 wins out of 12 meetings against Giravanz Kitakyushu. The last clash between the two teams in October 2020 ended in a 2-0 victory for Avispa Fukuoka, marking their fifth consecutive win in this fixture. While Avispa Fukuoka has regularly reached the third round of the Emperor’s Cup, Giravanz Kitakyushu last appeared at this stage in 2014.
Considering recent form, Avispa Fukuoka has won three of their last four matches and lost only one in their last seven games. They have a strong record at home, having suffered just one defeat since March. On the other hand, Giravanz Kitakyushu is on a four-game losing streak and might face another defeat against a formidable opponent.
Prediction: Avispa Fukuoka 2-0 Giravanz Kitakyushu
Betting Tips:
1. Result: Avispa to win
2. Goals – Over/under 2.5 – Under 2.5 goals (Five of the last seven matches between the two teams have had fewer than 2.5 goals)
3. Both teams to score: No (Both teams have scored in only two of their last seven matchups)
In conclusion, Avispa Fukuoka is expected to maintain their winning streak and secure a victory against Giravanz Kitakyushu in the Emperor’s Cup fixture.
