🏏 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00 JST
Avispa Fukuoka
vs
V-varen Nagasaki
3-4-2-1 vs 3-4-2-1
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- A Kyushu derby between 20th-placed Fukuoka (6 pts) and 8th-placed Nagasaki (12 pts). Fukuoka have managed just 1 win in 9 matches and desperately need a home victory, while Nagasaki can push into the upper half with a win.
- In the reverse fixture (Round 6), Nagasaki won 1-0 at home. Fukuoka will be looking for revenge on their own turf.
- Both teams line up in identical 3-4-2-1 formations, setting up a mirror match. The wing-back battles on both flanks will be crucial in determining which side controls the game.
- Nagasaki's Yuto Iwasaki faces his former club Fukuoka. The speedy winger previously played for Avispa and will be eager to make an impact against his old teammates.
- Nagasaki's playmaker Matheus Jesus, the 2025 J2 League MVP, is the key man to watch. Standing 186cm tall, his combination of dribbling, passing, and shooting from the No. 10 role makes him a handful for any midfield.
- Fukuoka's Tomoya Miki, who built his reputation at JEF United Chiba and Tokyo Verdy, anchors the attack. His link-up play with Shintaro Nago will be vital for a Fukuoka side that has scored just 7 goals in 9 matches.
- Nagasaki's bench features Diego Pituca (ex-Santos and Kashima) and Thiago Santana (ex-Urawa and Shimizu), giving them formidable options to change the game from the bench.
- Nagasaki captain Hotaru Yamaguchi, a World Cup veteran, controls the midfield with his sharp interceptions and quick transitions. His experience and leadership are central to Nagasaki's game plan.