Avispa Fukuoka desperately need points on Sunday, Dec 13 at 7:00 AM in the J1 League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Avispa Fukuoka come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5). FC Tokyo, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Avispa Fukuoka head into this on the back of a defeat, while FC Tokyo arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

In 10 previous meetings, Avispa Fukuoka lead 5–3 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Avispa Fukuoka won 0–1.

Verdict: FC Tokyo's quality should tell even on the road. Avispa Fukuoka will push, but the visitors have too much class. FC Tokyo to win.