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Sagan Tosu FC vs Vegalta Sendai, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2019
Sagan Tosu FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Vegalta Sendai
Sat 31 Aug 2019 · 10:30 UTC HT 45+4' · FT 45+8'
Ahn Yongwoo 61' Y
Isaac Cuenca 65' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sagan Tosu FC vs Vegalta Sendai — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Yagi Akane
  • Referee Naoya Okawa
  • Referee Ryosuke Yamaoka
  • Referee Haruki Hidaka

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

6
4
Sagan Tosu FC 10 games · Avg 2.8 goals Vegalta Sendai
Last 5 meetings
2019-08-31 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Vegalta Sendai 2019-04-06 Vegalta Sendai 3–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-10-20 Vegalta Sendai 2–3 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-07-22 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Vegalta Sendai 2018-04-30 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 Vegalta Sendai

Recent Form

Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Vegalta Sendai H 2–1 W
23 Aug Vissel Kobe H 1–6 L
17 Aug Shonan Bellmare A 3–2 W
11 Aug Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–1 W
04 Aug Oita FC Trinita H 2–2 D
20 Jul Kashima Antlers A 1–2 L
Vegalta Sendai
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Sagan Tosu FC A 1–2 L
24 Aug Shonan Bellmare H 1–1 D
17 Aug Kawasaki Frontale H 2–2 D
10 Aug FC Tokyo A 0–1 L
03 Aug Jubilo Iwata H 2–1 W
20 Jul Cerezo Osaka FC A 0–0 D

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Sagan Tosu FC get us underway at .
  • 5' Sagan Tosu FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Susumu Watanabe will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' A goal from the Japan international Ryohei Michibuchi! He fires home on 20 to make it 0-1!
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Sagan Tosu FC in their trying to find a way past Vegalta Sendai's compact .
  • 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Vegalta Sendai that had 275 games and scored 158 goals.
  • 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sagan Tosu FC and Vegalta Sendai are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 45' Vegalta Sendai is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' Yuji Ono has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daiki Matsuoka on 46 minute.
  • 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sagan Tosu FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 56' Sagan Tosu FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Vegalta Sendai backline.
  • 61' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ahn Yongwoo.
  • 65' Isaac Cuenca has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
  • 65' Sagan Tosu FC make a change. Takeshi Kanamori trudges off to be replaced by Yohei Toyoda on 65 minutes.
  • 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 71' Takayoshi Ishihara gets the nod from Vegalta Sendai. He replaces Ryo Germain and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 75' Another change for Vegalta Sendai made on 75 minute. Naoki Ishihara leaves to be changed by Ramon Lopes.
  • 77' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mu Kanazaki makes it 1-1.
  • 81' Akito Fukuta is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ahn Yongwoo at the 81 minute mark.
  • 83' Mu Kanazaki adds to his 0 season tally! Sagan Tosu FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 84' Vegalta Sendai make a change. Ryohei Michibuchi trudges off to be replaced by Takuma Abe on 84 minutes.
  • 89' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Myung-Hwi Kim

Vegalta Sendai Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Susumu Watanabe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Eduardo 3
Fuchi Honda 2
Mu Kanazaki 2
Takuma Nishimura 1
Ryohei Michibuchi 1
Takuma Nishimura 1
Fernando Torres 1
Tiago Alves 1

Head to Head

2019-08-31 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Vegalta Sendai 2019-04-06 Vegalta Sendai 3–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-10-20 Vegalta Sendai 2–3 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-07-22 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Vegalta Sendai 2018-04-30 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 Vegalta Sendai

Sagan Tosu FC Form

2019-08-31 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Vegalta Sendai W 2019-08-23 Sagan Tosu FC 1–6 Vissel Kobe L 2019-08-17 Shonan Bellmare 2–3 Sagan Tosu FC W 2019-08-11 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC W 2019-08-04 Sagan Tosu FC 2–2 Oita FC Trinita D 2019-07-20 Kashima Antlers 2–1 Sagan Tosu FC L

Vegalta Sendai Form

2019-08-31 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Vegalta Sendai L 2019-08-24 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Shonan Bellmare D 2019-08-17 Vegalta Sendai 2–2 Kawasaki Frontale D 2019-08-10 FC Tokyo 1–0 Vegalta Sendai L 2019-08-03 Vegalta Sendai 2–1 Jubilo Iwata W 2019-07-20 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–0 Vegalta Sendai D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.35 Sagan Tosu FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37 Vegalta Sendai xG
I would bet for: Sagan Tosu FC or Vegalta Sendai 73% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sagan Tosu FC42% Draw27% Vegalta Sendai31%
Actual: Sagan Tosu FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Sagan Tosu FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Vegalta Sendai
58%
Sagan Tosu FC or Vegalta Sendai
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sagan Tosu FC26% Draw47% Vegalta Sendai27%
Actual: Vegalta Sendai win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
8%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Sagan Tosu FC

Handicap Sagan Tosu FC covers Push Vegalta Sendai covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 19% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 19% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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