Thursday , 2 July 2026

Kawasaki Frontale vs Sagan Tosu FC, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Kawasaki Frontale
1 – 0
Full Time
Sagan Tosu FC
Sun 7 May 2023 · 06:00 UTC Todoroki Athletics Stadium 17,674 HT 45' · FT 45'
Yasuto Wakizaka 52' 1–0
Takuma Ominami 74' Y
Y 90' Masaya Tashiro

Overview

Match Preview

Kawasaki Frontale vs Sagan Tosu FC — J. League at Todoroki Athletics Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Shu Kawamata (Japan)
  • Assistant 1 Mitsuharu Taketa
  • Assistant 2 Toshiyuki Tanaka

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 Tōkyō 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

9
5
2
Kawasaki Frontale 16 games · Avg 2.2 goals Sagan Tosu FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-07 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2022-08-31 Kawasaki Frontale 4–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2022-05-21 Sagan Tosu FC 0–0 Kawasaki Frontale 2021-11-07 Sagan Tosu FC 3–1 Kawasaki Frontale 2021-04-07 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC

Recent Form

Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 May Sagan Tosu FC H 1–0 W
03 May Kyoto Sanga FC A 1–0 W
29 Apr Avispa Fukuoka A 3–1 W
23 Apr Urawa Red Diamonds H 1–1 D
15 Apr Nagoya Grampus H 1–2 L
09 Apr Gamba Osaka A 0–2 L
Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 May Kawasaki Frontale A 0–1 L
03 May Yokohama F·Marinos H 1–3 L
23 Apr Kyoto Sanga FC A 3–2 W
15 Apr Kashiwa Reysol H 1–1 D
09 Apr Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 0–1 L
01 Apr FC Tōkyō H 1–0 W

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
11% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/3
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Todoroki Athletics Stadium that hosts another battle between Kawasaki Frontale and Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Toru Oniki might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' Kawasaki Frontale are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Toru Oniki will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' The 21-year-old Kota Takai has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yuji Ono is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' A change in the Kawasaki Frontale ranks — Tatsuki Seko exits the field as Ryota Ohshima enters on 46.
  • 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kawasaki Frontale side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 52' The Japan Yasuto Wakizaka breaks the deadlock on 52 minutes. 1-0!
  • 57' Sagan Tosu FC come into this ranked 15 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 62' The whistle greets Yuto Iwasaki as he departs to be replaced by Yuki Horigome.
  • 67' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 68' Kawasaki Frontale manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daiya Tono is hanging Marcinho on the field on 68 minute.
  • 69' Another change for Kawasaki Frontale made on 69 minute. Marcinho leaves to be changed by Daiya Tono.
  • 74' Takuma Ominami is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Kawasaki Frontale — Yu Kobayashi on, Akihiro Ienaga off on 77 minutes.
  • 78' The crowd applauds Yasuto Wakizaka as he leaves the pitch. Kento Tachibanada steps in for Kawasaki Frontale.
  • 83' 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.
  • 86' Another change for Kawasaki Frontale made on 86 minute. Taisei Miyashiro leaves to be changed by Shin Yamada.
  • 88' Another substitution for Sagan Tosu FC to replace Fuchi Honda by Jun Nishikawa on 88 minute.
  • 90' Masaya Tashiro has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • It finishes all square. Kawasaki Frontale and Sagan Tosu FC share the spoils 1-0.

Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toru Oniki

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Kawai

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kei Chinen 2
Leandro Damiao 2
Ayumu Yokoyama 2
Akihiro Ienaga 2
Marcinho 2
Shin Yamada 1
Yasuto Wakizaka 1
Marcelo Ryan 1

Head to Head

2023-05-07 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2022-08-31 Kawasaki Frontale 4–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2022-05-21 Sagan Tosu FC 0–0 Kawasaki Frontale 2021-11-07 Sagan Tosu FC 3–1 Kawasaki Frontale 2021-04-07 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC

Kawasaki Frontale Form

2023-05-07 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 2023-05-03 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–1 Kawasaki Frontale W 2023-04-29 Avispa Fukuoka 1–3 Kawasaki Frontale W 2023-04-23 Kawasaki Frontale 1–1 Urawa Red Diamonds D 2023-04-15 Kawasaki Frontale 1–2 Nagoya Grampus L 2023-04-09 Gamba Osaka 2–0 Kawasaki Frontale L

Sagan Tosu FC Form

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 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–3 Sagan Tosu FC W 2023-04-15 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Kashiwa Reysol D 2023-04-09 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC L 2023-04-01 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 FC Tōkyō W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.3 Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93 Sagan Tosu FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kawasaki Frontale48% Draw28% Sagan Tosu FC24%
Actual: Kawasaki Frontale win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet

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

Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
77%
Draw or Sagan Tosu FC
52%
Kawasaki Frontale or Sagan Tosu FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kawasaki Frontale30% Draw51% Sagan Tosu FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
13%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale

Handicap Kawasaki Frontale covers Push Sagan Tosu FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 23% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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