Sunday , 16 August 2026

Sagan Tosu FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Sagan Tosu FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Cerezo Osaka FC
Sat 8 Jul 2023 · 10:30 UTC Ekimae Real Estate Stadium 7,762 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 13' Leo Ceara
Yuki Horigome 64' 1–1
Cayman Togashi 90+3' 2–1
Yuto Iwasaki 39' Y
Yuki Horigome 79' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sagan Tosu FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Jumpei Iida
  • Assistant 1 Toshiyuki Wazumi
  • Assistant 2 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 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
4
8
Sagan Tosu FC 16 games · Avg 2.6 goals Cerezo Osaka FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-07-08 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2023-03-12 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Sagan Tosu FC 2022-09-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Sagan Tosu FC 2022-05-03 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2021-07-24 Sagan Tosu FC 3–3 Cerezo Osaka FC

Recent Form

Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
03 Jun Yokohama FC A 2–1 W
27 May Kashima Antlers H 2–2 D
Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jul Sagan Tosu FC A 1–2 L
30 Jun Avispa Fukuoka H 0–1 L
24 Jun Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 4–1 W
10 Jun Vissel Kobe H 2–1 W
03 Jun Nagoya Grampus A 1–3 L
28 May Yokohama FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Sagan Tosu FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Hwang Seokho is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sagan Tosu FC so far.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 13' Leo Ceara is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 6 goals this season for the .
  • 18' 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.
  • 23' Jordy Croux has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 28' Kosuke Yamazaki needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 33' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 38' 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.
  • 39' Yuto Iwasaki was booked on 39.
  • 44' Sagan Tosu FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 49' Over 49 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 54' Cerezo Osaka FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 59' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sagan Tosu FC and Cerezo Osaka FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 62' It is a substitution in Sagan Tosu FC team. Yuto Iwasaki is replaced by Cayman Togashi on 62 minute.
  • 64' Yuki Horigome does the damage! The net is bulging and Sagan Tosu FC surge ahead!
  • 69' The energy levels are beginning to show. Akio Kogiku might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 72' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 72 minute. Jordy Croux leaves to be changed by Hikaru Nakahara.
  • 77' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sagan Tosu FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 78' Cerezo Osaka FC ring the changes. Kakeru Funaki has done his job and it is now time for Ryosuke Yamanaka to step up.
  • 79' Yuki Horigome catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 79.
  • 81' The whistle greets Yuji Ono as he departs to be replaced by Ayumu Yokoyama.
  • 85' Tokuma Suzuki is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hinata Kida at the 85 minute mark.
  • 88' Sagan Tosu FC ring the changes. Yoichi Naganuma has done his job and it is now time for Ryonosuke Kabayama to step up.
  • 2-1 the final result. Cerezo Osaka FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Kawai

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Akio Kogiku

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-07-08 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2023-03-12 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Sagan Tosu FC 2022-09-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Sagan Tosu FC 2022-05-03 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2021-07-24 Sagan Tosu FC 3–3 Cerezo Osaka FC

Sagan Tosu FC Form

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 2023-06-03 Yokohama FC 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC W 2023-05-27 Sagan Tosu FC 2–2 Kashima Antlers D

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2023-07-08 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2023-06-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka L 2023-06-24 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1–4 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2023-06-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Vissel Kobe W 2023-06-03 Nagoya Grampus 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2023-05-28 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Yokohama FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.51 Sagan Tosu FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for: Sagan Tosu FC or Cerezo Osaka FC 74% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sagan Tosu FC42% Draw26% Cerezo Osaka FC32%
Actual: Sagan Tosu FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Sagan Tosu FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
58%
Sagan Tosu FC or Cerezo Osaka FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sagan Tosu FC29% Draw45% Cerezo Osaka FC26%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.9%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Sagan Tosu FC

Handicap Sagan Tosu FC covers Push Cerezo Osaka FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 19% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 18% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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