Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka Live Stream & Tips - Osaka to grind to their fourth consecutive J1 League draw

Avispa Fukuoka slipped to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Albirex Niigata last week as their winless run was extended. 

Osaka have won five of their last 10 against their opponents, with the travelling side winning three times and two games ending as draws. 

Gamba Osaka have trundled to three consecutive draws in the J1 League, with the side losing all momentum in recent weeks. 

While they are just six points behind Machida at the summit, another draw could spell the end of their hopes of finishing at the summit, especially if Machida win again. 

While Osaka will fancy their chances of getting back to wining ways at home, their opponents will be very tough to beat. With this in mind, I am backing Osaka to struggle to a point for the fourth consecutive match.

Avispa Fukuoka were hugely frustrating in their last match as they failed to beat an Albirex Niigata side that had failed to win in eight of their previous 13 away games. 

Defeat means Fukuoka are now 10 points short of their hosts in the standings, while they are nine clear of Iwata in 18th. While the bottom-three is still someway off, Fukuoka cannot be complacent as they head towards the end of the campaign. 

With their need for points in mind, I am backing Fukuoka to secure their third consecutive draw on the road as they frustrate their misfiring opponents.