Avispa Fukuoka vs C-Osaka: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Avispa Fukuoka prepare to host Cerezo Osaka on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 07:00, this JAPAN: J-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Avispa Fukuoka, currently 3rd in the standings with 2 points from 1 games, are close to the leaders with only 1 points separating them. They've earned 2 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Cerezo Osaka, sitting 8th with 1 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Avispa Fukuoka and Cerezo Osaka have favored Cerezo Osaka, with Cerezo Osaka claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-4). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Fagiano Okayama, Avispa Fukuoka recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Usui, Oka, Okuno, Obata, Kamijima, Nara, Maejima, Miki, Hashimoto, Nago, Shigemi. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Cerezo Osaka's last outing came against Gamba Osaka, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Hyeon Kim, Noborizato, Tanaka, Hatanaka, Cools, Kida, Tanaka, Andrade, Nakajima, Homma, Sakuragawa. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Avispa Fukuoka are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Avispa Fukuoka and Cerezo Osaka are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Avispa Fukuoka's fixtures have averaged 0.8 goals per game, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Cerezo Osaka's games average 0 goals, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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