Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

J. League · 2023
Sagan Tosu FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Avispa Fukuoka
Sun 6 Aug 2023 · 10:00 UTC Ekimae Real Estate Stadium 17,799 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 45' Takeshi Kanamori
Hwang Seokho 11' Y
Y 53' Yosuke Ideguchi
Y 82' Tatsuya Tanaka

Overview

Match Preview

Sagan Tosu FC vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Yuichi Nishimura
  • Assistant 2 Yukimasa Anai

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

5
3
Sagan Tosu FC 8 games · Avg 1.0 goals Avispa Fukuoka
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-06 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka 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

Recent Form

Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Aug Avispa Fukuoka H 0–1 L
16 Jul Vissel Kobe A 1–2 L
08 Jul Cerezo Osaka FC H 2–1 W
01 Jul Urawa Red Diamonds H 1–2 L
24 Jun Shonan Bellmare A 6–0 W
10 Jun Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 1–1 D
Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Aug Sagan Tosu FC A 1–0 W
16 Jul Shonan Bellmare A 1–0 W
08 Jul Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 2–1 W
30 Jun Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–0 W
25 Jun Vissel Kobe H 0–3 L
11 Jun Nagoya Grampus A 1–2 L

Key Stats

13% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
13% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Avispa Fukuoka get us underway at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium.
  • 5' The 32-year-old Masato Yuzawa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 11' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hwang Seokho on 11.
  • 16' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 21' Lukian has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 26' Taichi Kikuchi, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 31' A quiet spell here at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium. Sagan Tosu FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 36' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Avispa Fukuoka needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 41' Sagan Tosu FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Avispa Fukuoka backline.
  • 45' The Japan Takeshi Kanamori breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 0-1!
  • 49' The Sagan Tosu FC manager makes a substitution. Wataru Harada departs to be replaced by Akito Fukuta.
  • 53' Yosuke Ideguchi was booked on 53.
  • 58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tatsuya Tanaka made 403 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 63' Sagan Tosu FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Cayman Togashi. He replaces Kohei Tezuka on 67 minute.
  • 72' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Avispa Fukuoka. Masato Yuzawa is replaced by Seiya Inoue.
  • 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 81' Avispa Fukuoka manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Masaya Tashiro is hanging Takeshi Kanamori on the field on 81 minute.
  • 82' Tatsuya Tanaka is having his name booked by the referee on 82.
  • 87' It looks surprising Sagan Tosu FC does not make any changes. Yosuke Ideguchi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 90' Avispa Fukuoka ring the changes. Lukian has done his job and it is now time for Yuto Hiratsuka to step up.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Kawai

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shigetoshi Hasebe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2023-08-06 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka 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

Sagan Tosu FC Form

2023-08-06 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka L 2023-07-16 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Sagan Tosu FC L 2023-07-08 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2023-07-01 Sagan Tosu FC 1–2 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2023-06-24 Shonan Bellmare 0–6 Sagan Tosu FC W 2023-06-10 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo D

Avispa Fukuoka Form

2023-08-06 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2023-07-16 Shonan Bellmare 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2023-07-08 Avispa Fukuoka 2–1 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo W 2023-06-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2023-06-25 Avispa Fukuoka 0–3 Vissel Kobe L 2023-06-11 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Avispa Fukuoka L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.88 Sagan Tosu FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08 Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for: Avispa Fukuoka or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sagan Tosu FC29% Draw33% Avispa Fukuoka38%
Actual: Avispa Fukuoka win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 1.96
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Sagan Tosu FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
71%
Sagan Tosu FC or Avispa Fukuoka
67%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sagan Tosu FC19% Draw55% Avispa Fukuoka26%
Actual: Avispa Fukuoka win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11%
0 – 2
7.8%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 3
2.8%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Sagan Tosu FC

Handicap Sagan Tosu FC covers Push Avispa Fukuoka covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 18% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 22% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
42% ✗

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