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Sagan Tosu FC vs Nagoya Grampus, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2019
Sagan Tosu FC
0 – 4
Full Time
Nagoya Grampus
Sat 23 Feb 2019 · 05:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 17' Shuhei Akasaki
Fernando Torres 36' Y
Nino Galovic 41' Y
Y 65' Takuji Yonemoto

Overview

Match Preview

Sagan Tosu FC vs Nagoya Grampus — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Yudai Yamamoto
  • Referee Isao Nishihashi
  • Referee Masahiro Horikoshi
  • Referee Koei Koya

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

5
7
4
Sagan Tosu FC 16 games · Avg 1.9 goals Nagoya Grampus
Last 5 meetings
2019-02-23 Sagan Tosu FC 0–4 Nagoya Grampus 2018-08-19 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-03-31 Sagan Tosu FC 3–2 Nagoya Grampus 2018-02-23 Nagoya Grampus 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2017-09-24 Sagan Tosu FC 0–0 Nagoya Grampus

Recent Form

Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb Nagoya Grampus H 0–4 L
01 Dec Kashima Antlers A 0–0 D
24 Nov Yokohama F·Marinos H 2–1 W
10 Nov Vissel Kobe A 0–0 D
04 Nov V-Varen Nagasaki H 1–0 W
20 Oct Vegalta Sendai A 3–2 W
Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb Sagan Tosu FC A 4–0 W
01 Dec Shonan Bellmare H 2–2 D
24 Nov Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 2–1 W
10 Nov Shimizu S-Pulse A 0–2 L
06 Nov Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–0 W
03 Nov Vissel Kobe H 1–2 L

Key Stats

31% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Nagoya Grampus
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
3/1
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sagan Tosu FC launch into their encounter with Nagoya Grampus.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' Sagan Tosu FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Nagoya Grampus's shape.
  • 15' 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.
  • 17' That is a Yellow card for Nagoya Grampus. Shuhei Akasaki will be fuming at that decision.
  • 22' The energy levels are beginning to show. Lluis Carreras Ferrer might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 27' The 34-year-old Shuhei Akasaki has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 32' Nagoya Grampus are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Fernando Torres.
  • 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nino Galovic on 41.
  • 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at . Sagan Tosu FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 60' Fresh legs for Nagoya Grampus! Koki Sugimori comes on to replace Shuhei Akasaki.
  • 63' Magnificent from Jo! That is 56 goals in 439 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 64' The Nagoya Grampus bench stirs into life. Naoki Maeda is withdrawn and Yuki Soma gets his opportunity.
  • 65' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Takuji Yonemoto.
  • 68' The supporters are chanting for Yatsunori Shimaya. He replaces Riki Harakawa on 68 minute.
  • 73' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 76' Another substitution for Sagan Tosu FC to replace Mu Kanazaki by Cho Donggeon on 76 minute.
  • 77' Brilliant from the ! Jo makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 77.
  • 79' Yuki Soma adds to his 0 season tally! Nagoya Grampus lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Yohei Toyoda. He replaces Masato Fujita on 83 minute.
  • 88' Ryuji Izumi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gabriel Xavier on 88 minute.
  • 89' Ryuji Izumi adds to his 1 season tally! Nagoya Grampus lead 0-4 — and this changes everything.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-4.

Lineups

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lluis Carreras Ferrer

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Yahiro Kazama

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ryuji Izumi 2
Tomoya Koyamatsu 2
Gabriel Xavier 2
Jo 2
Hikaru Nakahara 2
Noriyoshi Sakai 2
Gabriel Xavier 2
Sho Inagaki 2

Head to Head

2019-02-23 Sagan Tosu FC 0–4 Nagoya Grampus 2018-08-19 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-03-31 Sagan Tosu FC 3–2 Nagoya Grampus 2018-02-23 Nagoya Grampus 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2017-09-24 Sagan Tosu FC 0–0 Nagoya Grampus

Sagan Tosu FC Form

2019-02-23 Sagan Tosu FC 0–4 Nagoya Grampus L 2018-12-01 Kashima Antlers 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC D 2018-11-24 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Yokohama F·Marinos W 2018-11-10 Vissel Kobe 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC D 2018-11-04 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 V-Varen Nagasaki W 2018-10-20 Vegalta Sendai 2–3 Sagan Tosu FC W

Nagoya Grampus Form

2019-02-23 Sagan Tosu FC 0–4 Nagoya Grampus W 2018-12-01 Nagoya Grampus 2–2 Shonan Bellmare D 2018-11-24 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–2 Nagoya Grampus W 2018-11-10 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Nagoya Grampus L 2018-11-06 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Nagoya Grampus W 2018-11-03 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Vissel Kobe L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.02 Sagan Tosu FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55 Nagoya Grampus xG
I would bet for: Nagoya Grampus or Draw 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sagan Tosu FC28% Draw29% Nagoya Grampus43%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Sagan Tosu FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Nagoya Grampus
72%
Sagan Tosu FC or Nagoya Grampus
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sagan Tosu FC19% Draw48% Nagoya Grampus33%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–4 not predicted
0 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
13%
0 – 1
10.9%
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
9%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
5.9%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Sagan Tosu FC

Handicap Sagan Tosu FC covers Push Nagoya Grampus covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 15% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 23% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 15% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
37% ✗

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