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Avispa Fukuoka vs Sagan Tosu FC, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Avispa Fukuoka
0 – 0
Full Time
Sagan Tosu FC
Sun 14 May 2023 · 04:30 UTC Best Denki Stadium 13,719 HT 45' · FT 45'
Lukian 25' Y
Y 35' Yuto Iwasaki
R 45' Yoichi Naganuma
Y 87' Atsushi Kawata
Y 90' Yuki Horigome

Overview

Match Preview

Avispa Fukuoka vs Sagan Tosu FC — J. League at Best Denki Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Hiroki Kasahara
  • Assistant 1 Yosuke Takebe
  • Assistant 2 Ryosuke Murai

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyōto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tōkyō 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tōkyō Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F·Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

3
5
Avispa Fukuoka 8 games · Avg 1.0 goals Sagan Tosu FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-14 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2022-08-26 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2022-04-01 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2021-09-25 Avispa Fukuoka 3–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2021-03-21 Sagan Tosu FC 0–0 Avispa Fukuoka

Recent Form

Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 May Sagan Tosu FC H 0–0 D
07 May Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–3 L
03 May FC Tōkyō H 1–0 W
29 Apr Kawasaki Frontale H 1–3 L
23 Apr Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 2–2 D
15 Apr Albirex Niigata A 2–3 L
Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 May Avispa Fukuoka A 0–0 D
10 May Urawa Red Diamonds A 2–0 W
07 May Kawasaki Frontale A 0–1 L
03 May Yokohama F·Marinos H 1–3 L
23 Apr Kyōto Sanga FC A 3–2 W
15 Apr Kashiwa Reysol H 1–1 D

Key Stats

13% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
13% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/4
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Avispa Fukuoka
Shu Morooka 3 G 1 A
Kazuki Fujimoto 1 G
Werik 1 G
Yuma Tsujioka 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Avispa Fukuoka launch into their encounter with Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 20' Sagan Tosu FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' Avispa Fukuoka player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 30' The 29-year-old Kazuya Konno has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 35' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yuto Iwasaki on 35.
  • 36' The supporters are chanting for Yuki Horigome. He replaces Fuchi Honda on 36 minute.
  • 41' Japan international Yuto Iwasaki has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yoichi Naganuma on 45.
  • 50' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Avispa Fukuoka and Sagan Tosu FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 60' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 65' The travelling Sagan Tosu FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Naoyuki Fujita. He replaces Kentaro Moriya on 67 minute.
  • 68' Time for substitution for Sagan Tosu FC. Yuji Ono is replaced by Atsushi Kawata.
  • 73' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ryonosuke Kabayama suffering a number of foals already.
  • 74' The Avispa Fukuoka manager makes a substitution. Lukian departs to be replaced by Ryoga Sato.
  • 75' Another substitution for Avispa Fukuoka to replace Masato Shigemi by Yuto Hiratsuka on 75 minute.
  • 80' Both keepers have barely been tested. Avispa Fukuoka and Sagan Tosu FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 85' Over 85 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 86' Hisashi Jogo gets the nod from Avispa Fukuoka. He replaces Yuya Yamagishi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 87' Sagan Tosu FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 87.
  • 90' Yuki Horigome is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' Sagan Tosu FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryonosuke Kabayama is hanging Yuto Iwasaki on the field on 90 minute.
  • 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shigetoshi Hasebe

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Kawai

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yuya Yamagishi 2
Jordy Croux 1
Wellington 1
Ryoga Sato 1
Takeshi Kanamori 1
Juanma 1
Daiki Watari 1
Shun Nakamura 1

Head to Head

2023-05-14 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2022-08-26 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2022-04-01 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2021-09-25 Avispa Fukuoka 3–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2021-03-21 Sagan Tosu FC 0–0 Avispa Fukuoka

Avispa Fukuoka Form

2023-05-14 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC D 2023-05-07 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3–1 Avispa Fukuoka L 2023-05-03 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 FC Tōkyō W 2023-04-29 Avispa Fukuoka 1–3 Kawasaki Frontale L 2023-04-23 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka D 2023-04-15 Albirex Niigata 3–2 Avispa Fukuoka L

Sagan Tosu FC Form

2023-05-14 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC D 2023-05-10 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–2 Sagan Tosu FC W 2023-05-07 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC L 2023-05-03 Sagan Tosu FC 1–3 Yokohama F·Marinos L 2023-04-23 Kyōto Sanga FC 2–3 Sagan Tosu FC W 2023-04-15 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Kashiwa Reysol D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.99 Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87 Sagan Tosu FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 71% + Avispa Fukuoka or Draw 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Avispa Fukuoka38% Draw33% Sagan Tosu FC29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 1.86
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 82%
18%
± 1.5 56%
44%
± 2.5 29%
71%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
71%
Draw or Sagan Tosu FC
62%
Avispa Fukuoka or Sagan Tosu FC
67%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Avispa Fukuoka24% Draw57% Sagan Tosu FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
14%
0 – 1
12%
2 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
3%
3 – 0
2.4%
3 – 1
2.2%
1 – 3
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka

Handicap Avispa Fukuoka covers Push Sagan Tosu FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 22% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 19% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.