Avispa Fukuoka VS Cerezo Osaka TIPS

[(Avispa Fukuoka) Strength]:
1. Avispa Fukuoka started the new season with a penalty shootout victory in the first round, earning valuable 2 points. The team are in high spirits and eager to continue their winning momentum in front of their home fans.
2. According to pre-match reports from the first round, Avispa Fukuoka currently have no major injuries and can field their full-strength lineup.
3. In the first round of the new season, Avispa Fukuoka defeated Fagiano Okayama 6-5 in a penalty shootout at home, securing 2 points and getting off to a good start, boosting team morale.
4. Avispa Fukuoka have recorded 3 wins and 1 draw in their last 4 home matches, maintaining stable performances at home.
5. Avispa Fukuoka have conceded only 2 goals in their last 5 matches, showcasing solid defensive performances recently.
 

[(Avispa Fukuoka) Weakness]:
1. Avispa Fukuoka have failed to cover the spread in their last 2 matches, showing relatively low ability to beat the spread recently.
 

[(Cerezo Osaka) Strength]:
1. Cerezo Osaka not only failed to win their home derby in the first round but also lost in the penalty shootout. The entire team are under immense pressure and criticism, urgently needing a victory to turn public opinion around and boost morale.
2. In the last 4 encounters between the two teams, Cerezo Osaka have won all four matches, holding a significant historical advantage.
 

[(Cerezo Osaka) Weakness]:
1. Cerezo Osaka's key center-back Hayato Tanaka is suspended due to a red card, and there are long-term injuries in the forward line, weakening the team's strength.
2. In the first round of the new season, Cerezo Osaka not only drew 0-0 with Gamba Osaka in the home derby but also lost 4-5 in the penalty shootout, earning only 1 point and suffering a morale blow.
3. Cerezo Osaka have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches, showing average away form recently. In their last away game, they lost 1-3 to Yokohama F. Marinos.
4. Cerezo Osaka have conceded 7 goals in their last 5 matches, indicating weak defensive performances recently.
5. Cerezo Osaka have failed to cover the spread in their last 3 matches, indicating average performance against the spread recently.
 

[Tips]:
Avispa Fukuoka showed tenacious fighting spirit in the first round. Despite dominating possession, they relied on a stunning long-range goal from substitute Kokoro Maeda in the second half to equalize and ultimately triumphed in the penalty shootout. Cerezo Osaka, on the other hand, suffered a double blow in their opening match. In the highly anticipated Osaka derby, they were completely outplayed by their city rivals, Gamba Osaka, and lost their key center-back Hayato Tanaka to injury in the 41st minute, eventually falling in the penalty shootout. Considering Avispa Fukuoka's home advantage, full squad availability, and high morale, coupled with Cerezo Osaka's shaky defense and offense, Avispa Fukuoka are expected to remain unbeaten at home. Under the new competition format, if the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, it will proceed to another penalty shootout, which might give Avispa Fukuoka a slight psychological edge, having already experienced a shootout in the first round.
 

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