Shimizu S-Pulse vs. Avispa Fukuoka

This is the second game of the Japanese J1 League campaign. Shimizu S-Pulse started off with a nice win, but this team was third-worst in the league a year ago, getting outscored 70-48 in 34 matches. That defense was the worst in the league. They're home for this one, but they are on a 0-1-2 winless run at home while giving up six goals, as well as on a 2-8-3 run at home while getting outscored 28-24. Avispa Fukuoka moves up from the J2 League and is on a 6-2-4 run allowing 11 goals (five shutouts). They lost the J1 League opener, 2-1, to Nagoya Grampus, the third-best team in the league last year and match up well in this one with the far better defense. Back Avispa Fukuoka on the moneyline.