Sagan Tosu FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sagan Tosu FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium.
- Sagan Tosu FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Hiroki Kasahara
- Referee Masaaki Toma
- Referee Takumi Takagi
- Referee Naoya Okawa
- Referee Tomokazu Tajiri
- Referee Yusuke Shiotsu
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 | Kyōto 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 | Tōkyō 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 17 Jul | Nagoya Grampus | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Jul | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jun | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 21 Jul | FC Tōkyō | H | 3–3 | D |
| 17 Jul | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 May | Vegalta Sendai | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/4
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cerezo Osaka FC
| Solomon Sakuragawa | 3 G |
| Yumeki Yokoyama | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Sagan Tosu FC to score. At the same time, Cerezo Osaka FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 1' Noriyoshi Sakai is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 2' Noriyoshi Sakai with the second goal in the match!
- 7' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sagan Tosu FC and Cerezo Osaka FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 8' Assisted by Ayumu Ohata with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tomoya Koyamatsu makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 13' Sagan Tosu FC is showing some good football. However, Sagan Tosu FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 18' Goal! Kato Mutsuki scores his 17 goal in 373 matches.
- 19' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kato Mutsuki makes no mistake. 3-2!
- 24' Sagan Tosu FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cerezo Osaka FC backline.
- 29' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 34' Park Ilkyu has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 306 appearances.
- 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yoshihiro Nakano is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 46' Yuta Higuchi makes no mistake. The score reads 4-2 and Sagan Tosu FC are in front.
- 46' Fresh legs for Cerezo Osaka FC! Toshiyuki Takagi comes on to replace Yoshito Okubo.
- 51' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Nanasei Iino.
- 56' Eduardo does the damage! The net is bulging and Sagan Tosu FC surge ahead!
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Levir Culpi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 65' Controversy at the stadium! Riku Matsuda argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 67' Tomoya Koyamatsu makes way for Taichi Fukui at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sagan Tosu FC.
- 69' Magnificent from Kato Mutsuki! That is 17 goals in 373 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 74' Hiroshi Kiyotake is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sagan Tosu FC tonight.
- 79' Cerezo Osaka FC 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.
- 81' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 81 minute. Kato Mutsuki leaves to be changed by Hiroto Yamada.
- 82' Cerezo Osaka FC make a change. Tiago Pagnussat trudges off to be replaced by Koji Toriumi on 82 minutes.
- 86' Sagan Tosu FC ring the changes. Noriyoshi Sakai has done his job and it is now time for Ismael Dunga to step up.
- 87' A goal from the Japan international Tatsuhiro Sakamoto! He fires home on 87 to make it 5-4!
- 90' The referee calls foul for Riki Matsuda. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' The Sagan Tosu FC manager makes a substitution. Keiya Sento departs to be replaced by Chico Ofoedu.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Sagan Tosu FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 3
- 41
- 10
- 40
- 4
- 31
-
22
Tomoya Koyamatsu ↓ Taichi Fukui 67'
-
44
Keiya Sento ↓ Chico Ofoedu 90'
-
15
Noriyoshi Sakai ↓ Ismael Dunga 86'
- 24
Bench
- 14
-
25
Chico Ofoedu ↑ 90'
-
33
Ismael Dunga ↑ 86'
- 1
- 6
- 30
-
43
Taichi Fukui ↑ 67'
Coach
Myung-Hwi Kim
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Tiago Pagnussat ↓ Koji Toriumi 82'
- 25
- 21
- 4
- 20
- 2
-
14
Yusuke Maruhashi ↓ Hinata Kida 81'
-
10
Hiroshi Kiyotake ↓ Riki Matsuda 86'
- 17
- 33
-
29
Kato Mutsuki ↓ Hiroto Yamada 81'
Bench
- 5
-
13
Toshiyuki Takagi ↑ 46'
-
34
Hiroto Yamada ↑ 81'
-
30
Hinata Kida ↑ 81'
- 50
-
22
Riki Matsuda ↑ 86'
-
24
Koji Toriumi ↑ 82'
Coach
Levir Culpi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Sagan Tosu FC Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.75
Sagan Tosu FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Sagan Tosu FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
53%
Sagan Tosu FC or Cerezo Osaka FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sagan Tosu FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
7.1%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Sagan Tosu FC
| Handicap | Sagan Tosu FC covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.