Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Sagan Tosu FC, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2020
Cerezo Osaka FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Sagan Tosu FC
Wed 16 Dec 2020 · 10:00 UTC Yanmar Stadium Nagai HT 45+4' · FT 45+5'
Y 24' Shinya Nakano
Y 90' Renzo Lopez

Overview

Match Preview

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Sagan Tosu FC — J. League at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.

Match Details

  • Referee Isao Nishihashi
  • Referee Minoru Tojo
  • Referee Yuki Noda
  • Referee Akihito Kawasaki

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 Kyoto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tokyo 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tokyo 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

8
4
4
Cerezo Osaka FC 16 games · Avg 2.6 goals Sagan Tosu FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-16 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC 2020-07-26 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2019-08-11 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC 2019-06-01 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-08-05 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC

Recent Form

Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Sagan Tosu FC H 1–2 L
12 Dec Kashiwa Reysol H 0–0 D
05 Dec Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 3–1 W
29 Nov Yokohama FC H 1–0 W
25 Nov Oita FC Trinita A 1–0 W
21 Nov Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 0–1 L
Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–1 W
12 Dec Kawasaki Frontale H 1–1 D
05 Dec Yokohama FC A 1–1 D
29 Nov Gamba Osaka A 1–1 D
25 Nov Vegalta Sendai H 0–1 L
21 Nov Kashiwa Reysol A 2–1 W

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cerezo Osaka FC launch into their encounter with Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 10' Daichi Hayashi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 12' It is a substitution in Sagan Tosu FC team. Fuchi Honda is replaced by Tomoya Koyamatsu on 12 minute.
  • 17' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 21' Yuta Higuchi makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Sagan Tosu FC are in front.
  • 24' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Shinya Nakano on 24 minutes.
  • 29' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 34' The crowd applauds Hideto Takahashi as he leaves the pitch. Ryang Yong Gi steps in for Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 39' Ryoya Morishita, a Japan , has 17 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 44' Yuta Toyokawa does the damage! The net is bulging and Cerezo Osaka FC surge ahead!
  • 46' Yoichiro Kakitani gets the nod from Cerezo Osaka FC. He replaces Riku Matsuda and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 49' Toshiyuki Takagi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuta Toyokawa on 49 minute.
  • 54' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 59' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 64' Cerezo Osaka FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sagan Tosu FC backline.
  • 69' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cerezo Osaka FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 74' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 79' 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 Renzo Lopez suffering a number of foals already.
  • 84' A quiet spell here at Yanmar Stadium Nagai. Sagan Tosu FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 88' The supporters are chanting for Koji Suzuki. He replaces Tatsuhiro Sakamoto on 88 minute.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Renzo Lopez.
  • The final score is 1-2.

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lotina

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Myung-Hwi Kim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bruno Mendes 3
Kato Mutsuki 3
Noriyoshi Sakai 2
Hiroaki Okuno 2
Fuchi Honda 2
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto 2
Tokuma Suzuki 2
Yuta Higuchi 2

Head to Head

2020-12-16 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC 2020-07-26 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2019-08-11 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC 2019-06-01 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-08-05 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2020-12-16 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC L 2020-12-12 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–0 Kashiwa Reysol D 2020-12-05 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1–3 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2020-11-29 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Yokohama FC W 2020-11-25 Oita FC Trinita 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2020-11-21 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L

Sagan Tosu FC Form

2020-12-16 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC W 2020-12-12 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale D 2020-12-05 Yokohama FC 1–1 Sagan Tosu FC D 2020-11-29 Gamba Osaka 1–1 Sagan Tosu FC D 2020-11-25 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Vegalta Sendai L 2020-11-21 Kashiwa Reysol 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.06 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Sagan Tosu FC xG
I would bet for: Cerezo Osaka FC or Sagan Tosu FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cerezo Osaka FC33% Draw32% Sagan Tosu FC35%
Actual: Sagan Tosu FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Sagan Tosu FC
67%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Sagan Tosu FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cerezo Osaka FC23% Draw52% Sagan Tosu FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.4%
0 – 1
11.4%
1 – 0
10.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
2.9%
0 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC

Handicap Cerezo Osaka FC covers Push Sagan Tosu FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 19% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 21% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓

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