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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Sagan Tosu FC, 2018

J. League · 2018
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1 – 0
Full Time
Sagan Tosu FC
Sat 21 Apr 2018 · 05:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Sagan Tosu FC — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Tadashi Baba
  • Referee Tsuyoshi Ogura
  • Referee Koei Koya
  • Referee Lee Sangki

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

7
6
3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 16 games · Avg 2.1 goals Sagan Tosu FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-04-21 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-03-05 Sagan Tosu FC 3–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2017-09-30 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–2 Sagan Tosu FC

Recent Form

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Sagan Tosu FC H 1–0 W
15 Apr Shonan Bellmare A 2–0 W
14 Apr Vegalta Sendai H 0–1 L
11 Apr Yokohama F·Marinos H 3–1 W
08 Apr Kashiwa Reysol A 1–0 W
07 Apr Gamba Osaka A 2–2 D
Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 0–1 L
15 Apr Jubilo Iwata A 0–1 L
14 Apr Kingstonian FC H 1–0 W
11 Apr Kashiwa Reysol H 1–2 L
08 Apr Kashima Antlers A 0–2 L
07 Apr Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Sagan Tosu FC get this one started.
  • 5' Sanfrecce Hiroshima currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Hiroshi Jofuku might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' Sanfrecce Hiroshima are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 20' Hayao Kawabe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' Shuichi Gonda has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 279 appearances.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 427 goals from 335 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sho Inagaki made 335 appearances and scored 45 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 55' Sanfrecce Hiroshima is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 60' 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.
  • 65' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 70' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 75' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 80' It is a cagey affair so far. Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their trying to find a way past Sagan Tosu FC's compact .
  • 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 90' Japan international Yuki Nogami has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • Full Time. Sanfrecce Hiroshima beats Sagan Tosu FC

Lineups

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hiroshi Jofuku

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Massimo Ficcadenti

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Makoto Mitsuta 2
Douglas Vieira 2
Pieros Sotiriou 2
Shunki Higashi 1
Tsukasa Shiotani 1
Yuya Asano 1
Shuto Nakano 1
Noriyoshi Sakai 1

Head to Head

2018-04-21 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-03-05 Sagan Tosu FC 3–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2017-09-30 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–2 Sagan Tosu FC

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form

2018-04-21 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 2018-04-15 Shonan Bellmare 0–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2018-04-14 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Vegalta Sendai L 2018-04-11 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3–1 Yokohama F·Marinos W 2018-04-08 Kashiwa Reysol 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2018-04-07 Gamba Osaka 2–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D

Sagan Tosu FC Form

2018-04-21 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC L 2018-04-15 Jubilo Iwata 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC L 2018-04-14 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 Kingstonian FC W 2018-04-11 Sagan Tosu FC 1–2 Kashiwa Reysol L 2018-04-08 Kashima Antlers 2–0 Sagan Tosu FC L 2018-04-07 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Sagan Tosu FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 Sagan Tosu FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sanfrecce Hiroshima47% Draw28% Sagan Tosu FC25%
Actual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.24
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 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
75%
Draw or Sagan Tosu FC
53%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Sagan Tosu FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sanfrecce Hiroshima29% Draw52% Sagan Tosu FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.9%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Handicap Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers Push Sagan Tosu FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 22% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 17% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
38% ✗
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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