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

J. League · 2020
Sat 5 Dec 2020 · 07:00 UTC NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

Yokohama FC vs Sagan Tosu FCJ. League at NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Ryo Hirama
  • Referee Naoya Okawa
  • Referee Tomokazu Tajiri
  • Referee Ryo Tanimoto

Head-to-Head

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

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Sagan Tosu FC H 1–1 D
29 Nov Cerezo Osaka FC A 0–1 L
25 Nov Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–3 L
14 Nov Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–1 D
08 Nov Vissel Kobe H 2–1 W
03 Nov Oita FC Trinita H 2–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Yokohama FC A 1–1 D
29 Nov Gamba Osaka A 1–1 D
25 Nov Vegalta Sendai H 0–1 L
21 Nov Kashiwa Reysol A 2–1 W
14 Nov Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 1–1 D
08 Nov Vegalta Sendai A 3–0 W

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Yokohama FC and Sagan Tosu FC is underway.
  • 5' Hideto Takahashi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 279 appearances.
  • 10' Sagan Tosu FC is showing some good football. However, Sagan Tosu FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 20' Daiki Matsuoka, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 25' Yokohama FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sagan Tosu FC backline.
  • 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Yokohama FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 40' Yokohama FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 46' Sagan Tosu FC make a change. Daiki Miya trudges off to be replaced by Teruki Hara on 46 minutes.
  • 46' Yokohama FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Takuya Matsuura on 45.
  • 51' Yuki Kusano has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kosuke Saito made 143 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 59' Hideto Takahashi makes way for Ryoya Morishita at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for Katsuhiro Nakayama. He replaces Takuya Matsuura on 64 minute.
  • 69' Over 69 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 73' It is a substitution in Sagan Tosu FC team. Daichi Hayashi is replaced by Renzo Lopez on 73 minute.
  • 77' The Yokohama FC bench stirs into life. Koki Saito is withdrawn and Masahiko Inoha gets his opportunity.
  • 82' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 86' A goal from the Uruguay international Renzo Lopez! He fires home on 86 to make it 1-1!
  • 90' Yuji Senuma gets the nod from Yokohama FC. He replaces Kosuke Saito and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.11 Yokohama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46 Sagan Tosu FC xG
I would bet for: Yokohama FC or Sagan Tosu FC 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Yokohama FC30% Draw29% Sagan Tosu FC41%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored

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

Yokohama FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Sagan Tosu FC
70%
Yokohama FC or Sagan Tosu FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Yokohama FC21% Draw48% Sagan Tosu FC31%
Actual: Yokohama FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
10.2%
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
4.3%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Yokohama FC

Handicap Yokohama FC covers Push Sagan Tosu FC covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% 89%
-1 11% 16% 73%
-0.5 27% 73%
+0.5 56% 44%
+1 56% 22% 22%
+1.5 78% 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% 9%

Clean Sheet

Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
24%
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
34%

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