Ah, the old rivalry between Yokohama FC and Avispa Fukuoka. Always a game worth a watch, even if you're just there for the mini hot dogs. Last time these teams collided, Avispa Fukuoka clipped the wings of Yokohama FC with a clean 2-0 win.
Looking at the keepers, Yokohama FC's guardian of the net, Akinori Ichikawa, has a respectable 13 saves to his name. But Avispa Fukuoka boasts not one, but two solid goaltenders. Takumi Nagaishi holds a steady 7.30 rating with 10 saves, while Masaaki Murakami trails closely behind with a 6.88 rating and 11 saves.
On the battlefield, Avispa Fukuoka's dynamic duo, Tomoya Ando and Tomoya Miki, are sure to keep Yokohama's defenders on their toes, with Miki netting 3 goals and Ando delivering an impressive accurate pass percentage of 87.9. Yokohama FC, on the other hand, relies on the likes of Makito Ito and Akito Fukumori, both of whom are still waiting to put their names on the scorers' list.
For regular season records, Avispa Fukuoka is playing a balanced game with 6-3-6, while Yokohama FC is having a less stellar season, currently at 3-3-8. Avispa Fukuoka's recent record shows a couple of strong fights despite losses, whereas Yokohama FC has been grappling with defeat and some draws, not exactly on a winning spree for sure.
Based on these factors, I'd suggest you keep an eye on Avispa Fukuoka. But hey, that's just my two cents. And as they say, two cents won't even get you those mini hot dogs.
Albert’s Prediction: Avispa Fukuoka by 2