Sagan Tosu FC vs Vegalta Sendai, 2018
Overview
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Sagan Tosu FC vs Vegalta Sendai — J. League .
- Sagan Tosu FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Vegalta Sendai 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Yudai Yamamoto
- Referee Koji Murakami
- Referee Akihiro Kamegawa
- Referee Takayuki Shimizu
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul | Vegalta Sendai | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Jul | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 May | FC Tōkyō | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 May | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 06 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jul | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 2–8 | L |
| 20 May | Kashima Antlers | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 May | Kingstonian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 May | Shonan Bellmare | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Sagan Tosu FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' 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.
- 10' Vegalta Sendai have won 158 goals from 275 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Vegalta Sendai is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Yuji Takahashi suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' Sagan Tosu FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' Vegalta Sendai are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 50' Vegalta Sendai are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 55' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sagan Tosu FC and Vegalta Sendai are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 60' Sagan Tosu FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Vegalta Sendai backline.
- 65' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Massimo Ficcadenti will be considering his options from the bench.
- 70' Vegalta Sendai fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 75' Supporters expect more eagerness from Masato Fujita, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 80' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sagan Tosu FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 90' Sagan Tosu FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- Full Time. Vegalta Sendai beats Sagan Tosu FC
Lineups
Sagan Tosu FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 5
- 23
-
8
Masato Fujita ↓ Kazuki Anzai 77'
- 3
- 6
- 4
- 40
- 36
-
22
Kei Ikeda ↓ Yoshiki Takahashi 57'
- 27
Bench
-
9
Fernando Torres ↑ 50'
- 18
- 2
-
24
Kazuki Anzai ↑ 77'
-
14
Yoshiki Takahashi ↑ 57'
- 38
- 11
Coach
Massimo Ficcadenti
Vegalta Sendai Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 7
-
15
Shinya Yajima ↓ Katsuya Nagato 65'
- 21
- 4
- 27
- 6
- 17
-
23
Yoshihiro Nakano ↓ Ryo Germain 83'
- 11
-
20
Takuma Abe ↓ Takuma Nishimura 60'
Bench
- 1
-
2
Katsuya Nagato ↑ 65'
- 34
- 29
-
19
Ryo Germain ↑ 83'
- 41
-
30
Takuma Nishimura ↑ 60'
Coach
Susumu Watanabe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eduardo | 3 |
| Fuchi Honda | 2 |
| Mu Kanazaki | 2 |
| Takuma Nishimura | 1 |
| Fernando Torres | 1 |
| Tiago Alves | 1 |
| Yoshiki Takahashi | 1 |
| Shun Nagasawa | 1 |
Head to Head
Sagan Tosu FC Form
Vegalta Sendai Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.06
Sagan Tosu FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Vegalta Sendai xG
I would bet for:
Sagan Tosu FC or Vegalta Sendai 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vegalta Sendai win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Sagan Tosu FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Vegalta Sendai
68%
Sagan Tosu FC or Vegalta Sendai
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.8%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Sagan Tosu FC
| Handicap | Sagan Tosu FC covers | Push | Vegalta Sendai covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 21% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.