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Sagan Tosu FC vs Yokohama FC, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2020
Sat 5 Sep 2020 · 09:45 UTC Ekimae Real Estate Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+7'

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Isao Nishihashi
  • Referee Hajime Matsuo
  • Referee Toshiyuki Wazumi
  • Referee Tetsuro Yoshida

Head-to-Head

3
2
1
Sagan Tosu FC 6 games · Avg 2.5 goals Yokohama FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Sep Yokohama FC H 3–0 W
08 Aug Kashima Antlers A 0–2 L
01 Aug FC Tokyo A 3–2 W
26 Jul Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–1 D
22 Jul Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–1 D
18 Jul Nagoya Grampus A 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Sep Sagan Tosu FC A 0–3 L
30 Aug Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–2 L
22 Aug Shimizu S-Pulse A 3–2 W
19 Aug Kashima Antlers H 1–0 W
15 Aug Shonan Bellmare H 4–2 W
08 Aug Gamba Osaka A 1–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' 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.
  • 11' Takeshi Kanamori puts Sagan Tosu FC on the lead.
  • 16' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sagan Tosu FC and Yokohama FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 21' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yusuke Matsuo made 143 appearances and scored 24 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 26' A quiet spell here at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium. Yokohama FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 31' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sagan Tosu FC and Yokohama FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 36' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 41' Yokohama FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
  • 42' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Cho Donggeon on 42 minutes.
  • 47' Sagan Tosu FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Yokohama FC backline.
  • 52' It looks surprising Sagan Tosu FC does not make any changes. Cho Donggeon has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 57' Japan international Kyowaan Hoshi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 58' Another substitution for Yokohama FC to replace Koki Saito by Yusuke Minagawa on 58 minute.
  • 59' Yokohama FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 64' The travelling Yokohama FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 68' Controversy at the stadium! Yusuke Matsuo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Daiki Matsuoka as he leaves the pitch. Ryang Yong Gi steps in for Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 76' The Sagan Tosu FC manager makes a substitution. Takeshi Kanamori departs to be replaced by Fuchi Honda.
  • 77' Yokohama FC ring the changes. Kohei Tezuka has done his job and it is now time for Shunsuke Nakamura to step up.
  • 81' Magnificent from Daichi Hayashi! That is 36 goals in 279 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Ryuji Sugimoto. He replaces Yusuke Matsuo on 85 minute.
  • 86' What a moment for Tomoya Koyamatsu! That strike on 86 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 87' Shinya Nakano is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tomoya Koyamatsu at the 87 minute mark.
  • 88' Sagan Tosu FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shinya Nakano is hanging Tomoya Koyamatsu on the field on 88 minute.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Sagan Tosu FC take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.95 Sagan Tosu FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81 Yokohama FC xG
I would bet for: Sagan Tosu FC to win 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sagan Tosu FC60% Draw23% Yokohama FC17%
Actual: Sagan Tosu FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Sagan Tosu FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Yokohama FC
40%
Sagan Tosu FC or Yokohama FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sagan Tosu FC44% Draw44% Yokohama FC12%
Actual: Sagan Tosu FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.8%
1 – 0
11.7%
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.1%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.1%
0 – 1
4.3%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
3.7%
4 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Sagan Tosu FC

Handicap Sagan Tosu FC covers Push Yokohama FC covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 19% 61%
-1.5 39% — 61%
-1 39% 24% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 9% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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