TOKYO (Interstat) — Two sides locked on identical win totals in the J1 League table will meet Saturday when Tokyo Verdy hosts Avispa Fukuoka.

The match at Ajinomoto Stadium pits two teams looking to build momentum in the final stretch of the season. Both clubs have struggled for consistency, with identical 13-win records in league play. Tokyo Verdy sits at 13-17-8, while Avispa Fukuoka is 13-18-12.

The matchup is a replay of a scoreless draw from May 31, highlighting the potential for a tight, defensive contest. A statistical projection from Interstat forecasts another stalemate, predicting a 1-1 final score.

Avispa Fukuoka arrives with a slight boost in confidence after a 1-0 victory over Shonan Bellmare on Oct. 26. That win snapped a five-match winless streak in the league.

Conversely, Tokyo Verdy looks to rebound from a 1-0 loss to Shimizu S-Pulse in its last outing. Prior to that defeat, Verdy had secured back-to-back 1-0 wins against Albirex Niigata and Shonan Bellmare.

Following this contest, both teams will conclude their J1 League campaigns on Nov. 30. Tokyo Verdy will host Kashima Antlers, while Avispa Fukuoka will be at home against Gamba Osaka.