Saturday , 15 August 2026

FC Tokyo vs Sagan Tosu FC, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2019
FC Tokyo
2 – 0
Full Time
Sagan Tosu FC
Sun 10 Mar 2019 · 05:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 57' Hideto Takahashi
R 61' Hideto Takahashi
Y 67' Fernando Torres
Sei Muroya 83' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Tokyo vs Sagan Tosu FC — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Toshiyuki Tanaka
  • Referee Minoru Tojo
  • Referee Yuki Tsukakoshi
  • Referee Hayato Shimizu

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

4
3
9
FC Tokyo 16 games · Avg 2.4 goals Sagan Tosu FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-03-10 FC Tokyo 2–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-09-02 FC Tokyo 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-05-20 Sagan Tosu FC 0–0 FC Tokyo 2018-03-31 Sagan Tosu FC 1–4 FC Tokyo 2017-11-03 FC Tokyo 0–1 Sagan Tosu FC

Recent Form

FC Tokyo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Mar Sagan Tosu FC H 2–0 W
02 Mar Shonan Bellmare A 3–2 W
23 Feb Kawasaki Frontale A 0–0 D
01 Dec Urawa Red Diamonds A 2–3 L
24 Nov Kawasaki Frontale H 0–2 L
10 Nov Jubilo Iwata H 0–0 D
Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Mar FC Tokyo A 0–2 L
02 Mar Vissel Kobe A 0–1 L
23 Feb Nagoya Grampus H 0–4 L
01 Dec Kashima Antlers A 0–0 D
24 Nov Yokohama F.Marinos H 2–1 W
10 Nov Vissel Kobe A 0–0 D

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Tōkyō launch into their encounter with Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Lluis Carreras Ferrer might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' Kensuke Nagai is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Tōkyō so far.
  • 15' Takefusa Kubo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sagan Tosu FC tonight.
  • 16' Kyosuke Tagawa is replacing Kensuke Nagai for the FC Tokyo side.
  • 21' Japan international Yuji Takahashi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 31' FC Tōkyō are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sagan Tosu FC backline.
  • 36' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sagan Tosu FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 41' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 46' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Tōkyō must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Tōkyō and Sagan Tosu FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hideto Takahashi on 57.
  • 60' Isaac Cuenca gets the nod from Sagan Tosu FC. He replaces Mu Kanazaki and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 61' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Hideto Takahashi on 61 minutes.
  • 65' Kyosuke Tagawa makes way for Jael at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Tokyo.
  • 67' The referee has no hesitation. Fernando Torres is booked for Sagan Tosu FC — Yellow card on 67.
  • 68' The Sagan Tosu FC bench stirs into life. Cho Donggeon is withdrawn and Akito Fukuta gets his opportunity.
  • 73' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 78' Jang Hyunsoo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 437 appearances.
  • 81' FC Tokyo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kotaro Omori is hanging Yojiro Takahagi on the field on 81 minute.
  • 83' Sei Muroya catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 83.
  • 88' Brilliant from the ! Hiromu Mitsumaru makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 88.
  • 90' The Brazil Jael breaks the deadlock on 90 minutes. 0-2!
  • 90' A tactical swap from Sagan Tosu FC — Yohei Toyoda on, Teruki Hara off on 90 minutes.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for FC Tōkyō and Sagan Tosu FC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

FC Tokyo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Hasegawa

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lluis Carreras Ferrer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kaisei Ishii 2
Fuchi Honda 2
Ryoya Morishita 2
Yuki Kakita 2
Takashi Kanai 1
Keiya Sento 1
Yoichi Naganuma 1
Hirotaka Mita 1

Head to Head

2019-03-10 FC Tokyo 2–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-09-02 FC Tokyo 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-05-20 Sagan Tosu FC 0–0 FC Tokyo 2018-03-31 Sagan Tosu FC 1–4 FC Tokyo 2017-11-03 FC Tokyo 0–1 Sagan Tosu FC

FC Tokyo Form

2019-03-10 FC Tokyo 2–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 2019-03-02 Shonan Bellmare 2–3 FC Tokyo W 2019-02-23 Kawasaki Frontale 0–0 FC Tokyo D 2018-12-01 Urawa Red Diamonds 3–2 FC Tokyo L 2018-11-24 FC Tokyo 0–2 Kawasaki Frontale L 2018-11-10 FC Tokyo 0–0 Jubilo Iwata D

Sagan Tosu FC Form

2019-03-10 FC Tokyo 2–0 Sagan Tosu FC L 2019-03-02 Vissel Kobe 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC L 2019-02-23 Sagan Tosu FC 0–4 Nagoya Grampus L 2018-12-01 Kashima Antlers 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC D 2018-11-24 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Yokohama F.Marinos W 2018-11-10 Vissel Kobe 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.2 FC Tokyo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.69 Sagan Tosu FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Tokyo49% Draw30% Sagan Tosu FC21%
Actual: FC Tokyo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes36% 0% No64%
Avg goals/match: 1.89
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 57%
43%
± 2.5 30%
70%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

FC Tokyo or Draw
80%
Draw or Sagan Tosu FC
51%
FC Tokyo or Sagan Tosu FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Tokyo30% Draw55% Sagan Tosu FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.5%
1 – 0
16.8%
1 – 1
13.4%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
3.1%
2 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
1.2%

Asian Handicap — FC Tokyo

Handicap FC Tokyo covers Push Sagan Tosu FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 14% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 25% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 14% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
50% ✓
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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