[(Avispa Fukuoka) Strength]:
1. Avispa Fukuoka forward Shosei Usui kept scoring in the last two games with good form.
2. Avispa Fukuoka drew 1-1 away to Kashima Antlers in the last league game. They kept unbeaten in 8 league games so far, with good performances.
3. Avispa Fukuoka scored in all the last 3 games, with a total of 8 goals scored. Their offensive performance has improved.
4. Avispa Fukuoka kept unbeaten in the last 8 home games with 3 wins and 5 draws. They have been in good form at home.
5. Avispa Fukuoka won all the last 4 games in AH with a good trend.

[(Avispa Fukuoka) Weakness]:
1. Avispa Fukuoka kept conceding goals in the last 3 games, with a total of 5 goals conceded. Their defensive end is worrying.
2. Avispa Fukuoka lost 1-3 away to Kashima Antlers in their first league encounter this season, failing to get a point.

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Strength]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse achieved 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the previous 10 encounters against Avispa Fukuoka, with an unbeaten rate up to 90%, being at an advantage.

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Weakness]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse lost to Yokohama F. Marinos 1-3 in the last league game at home. They won only 1 of the last 8 league games and lost 4, with unsatisfactory performances.
2. Shimizu S-Pulse were held scoreless in 3 of the last 4 games with a weak offense.
3. Shimizu S-Pulse conceded goals in 8 of the last 11 games with a worrying defense.
4. Shimizu S-Pulse received 3 draws and 6 losses in the last 9 away games without a win. Their away form should not be overestimated.
5. Shimizu S-Pulse lost 4 of the last 6 games in AH with an unsatisfactory trend.

[Tips]:
Avispa Fukuoka kept unbeaten in the league so far, but their performances on both ends were unbalanced and their home records are not bad.

The visitors Shimizu S-Pulse won only 1 of the last 8 league games and lost 4, with poor performances on both ends. They should not be overestimated on the road.

From the view of recent form, Avispa Fukuoka are in better form and they are backed by the bookmakers in this home game despite being at a disadvantage in H2H records.

Thus, we believe Avispa Fukuoka to win.

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