Saturday , 15 August 2026

FC Tokyo vs Sagan Tosu FC, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
FC Tokyo
3 – 2
Full Time
Sagan Tosu FC
Sat 23 Sep 2023 · 06:00 UTC Ajinomoto Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 18' Yoichi Naganuma
0–2 32' Cayman Togashi pen
Adailton 54' 1–2
Ryoma Watanabe 59' 2–2
Kota Tawaratsumida 87' 3–2
Henrique Trevisan 30' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Tokyo vs Sagan Tosu FC — J. League at Ajinomoto Stadium.

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
2023-09-23 FC Tokyo 3–2 Sagan Tosu FC 2023-04-01 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 FC Tokyo 2022-06-26 Sagan Tosu FC 5–0 FC Tokyo 2022-05-08 FC Tokyo 0–1 Sagan Tosu FC 2021-08-09 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 FC Tokyo

Recent Form

FC Tokyo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep Sagan Tosu FC H 3–2 W
15 Sep Kawasaki Frontale A 0–1 L
03 Sep Avispa Fukuoka H 1–2 L
26 Aug Vissel Kobe H 2–2 D
19 Aug Yokohama F.Marinos A 1–2 L
12 Aug Kyoto Sanga FC H 2–0 W
Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep FC Tokyo A 2–3 L
15 Sep Yokohama F.Marinos A 1–1 D
02 Sep Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 0–2 L
26 Aug Gamba Osaka H 1–1 D
19 Aug Kashima Antlers A 1–2 L
12 Aug Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 1–1 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' Welcome to Ajinomoto Stadium that hosts another battle between FC Tōkyō and Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' Sagan Tosu FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 18' The Japan Yoichi Naganuma breaks the deadlock on 18 minutes. 0-1!
  • 23' 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.
  • 28' Ryonosuke Kabayama has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Henrique Trevisan on 30 minutes.
  • 32' What composure from Cayman Togashi! The Japan international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 42' FC Tōkyō seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 47' Over 47 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 52' Kashif Bangunagande is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Tōkyō tonight.
  • 54' Adailton doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 59' Assisted by Adailton with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ryoma Watanabe makes no mistake. 0-4!
  • 64' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Tōkyō side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 66' Cayman Togashi makes way for Atsushi Kawata at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 71' Japan international Yuto Nagatomo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 73' FC Tokyo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jaja Silva is hanging Diego Oliveira on the field on 73 minute.
  • 78' Another substitution for FC Tokyo to replace Adailton by Kota Tawaratsumida on 78 minute.
  • 83' FC Tōkyō currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 85' Yasuki Kimoto gets the nod from FC Tokyo. He replaces Masato Morishige and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 86' Ryonosuke Kabayama has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuki Horigome on 86 minute.
  • 87' A goal from the Japan international Kota Tawaratsumida! He fires home on 87 to make it 0-5!
  • 89' The crowd applauds Kohei Tezuka as he leaves the pitch. Naoyuki Fujita steps in for Sagan Tosu FC.
  • FC Tōkyō celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

FC Tokyo Lineups

4-2-1-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Cklamovski

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Kawai

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kaisei Ishii 2
Fuchi Honda 2
Ryoya Morishita 2
Yuki Kakita 2
Jael 1
Noriyoshi Sakai 1
Takahiro Ko 1
Yohei Toyoda 1

Head to Head

2023-09-23 FC Tokyo 3–2 Sagan Tosu FC 2023-04-01 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 FC Tokyo 2022-06-26 Sagan Tosu FC 5–0 FC Tokyo 2022-05-08 FC Tokyo 0–1 Sagan Tosu FC 2021-08-09 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 FC Tokyo

FC Tokyo Form

2023-09-23 FC Tokyo 3–2 Sagan Tosu FC W 2023-09-15 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 FC Tokyo L 2023-09-03 FC Tokyo 1–2 Avispa Fukuoka L 2023-08-26 FC Tokyo 2–2 Vissel Kobe D 2023-08-19 Yokohama F.Marinos 2–1 FC Tokyo L 2023-08-12 FC Tokyo 2–0 Kyoto Sanga FC W

Sagan Tosu FC Form

2023-09-23 FC Tokyo 3–2 Sagan Tosu FC L 2023-09-15 Yokohama F.Marinos 1–1 Sagan Tosu FC D 2023-09-02 Sagan Tosu FC 0–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2023-08-26 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Gamba Osaka D 2023-08-19 Kashima Antlers 2–1 Sagan Tosu FC L 2023-08-12 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1–1 Sagan Tosu FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.4 FC Tokyo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41 Sagan Tosu FC xG
I would bet for: FC Tokyo or Sagan Tosu FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Tokyo39% Draw27% Sagan Tosu FC34%
Actual: FC Tokyo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

FC Tokyo or Draw
66%
Draw or Sagan Tosu FC
61%
FC Tokyo or Sagan Tosu FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Tokyo27% Draw46% Sagan Tosu FC27%
Actual: Sagan Tosu FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.9%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — FC Tokyo

Handicap FC Tokyo covers Push Sagan Tosu FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 19% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 19% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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