Sunday , 16 August 2026

Yokohama FC vs Sagan Tosu FC, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Yokohama FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Sagan Tosu FC
Sat 3 Jun 2023 · 09:30 UTC Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium 7,158 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 55' Yoichi Naganuma
0–2 73' Yoichi Naganuma
Marcelo Ryan 78' 1–2
Y 31' Kohei Tezuka
Caprini 36' Y
Kazuma Takai 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Yokohama FC vs Sagan Tosu FC — J. League at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Koei Koya
  • Assistant 1 Masahiro Horikoshi

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

1
2
3
Yokohama FC 6 games · Avg 2.5 goals Sagan Tosu FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-06-03 Yokohama FC 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC 2021-11-03 Yokohama FC 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2021-04-11 Sagan Tosu FC 3–0 Yokohama FC 2020-12-05 Yokohama FC 1–1 Sagan Tosu FC 2020-09-05 Sagan Tosu FC 3–0 Yokohama FC

Recent Form

Yokohama FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Jun Sagan Tosu FC H 1–2 L
28 May Cerezo Osaka FC A 0–2 L
20 May Kawasaki Frontale H 2–1 W
13 May Kashiwa Reysol A 1–0 W
07 May Vissel Kobe A 0–3 L
03 May Albirex Niigata H 1–0 W
Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Jun Yokohama FC A 2–1 W
27 May Kashima Antlers H 2–2 D
20 May Albirex Niigata H 2–0 W
14 May Avispa Fukuoka A 0–0 D
10 May Urawa Red Diamonds A 2–0 W
07 May Kawasaki Frontale A 0–1 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Yokohama FC and Sagan Tosu FC get this one started.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Yokohama FC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Sagan Tosu FC's compact 4-1-2-3.
  • 10' The 33-year-old Atsushi Kawata has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Yokohama FC and Sagan Tosu FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 20' Sagan Tosu FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kyohei Yoshino, as he is very good at scoring at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Shuhei Yomoda will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 31' Kohei Tezuka catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 31.
  • 36' Caprini catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 36.
  • 41' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' Yokohama FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 46.
  • 51' Il-kyu Park has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 55' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yoichi Naganuma makes it 0-1.
  • 58' Another change for Yokohama FC made on 58 minute. Hirotaka Mita leaves to be changed by Yuri.
  • 63' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 64' Fresh legs for Sagan Tosu FC! Atsushi Kawata comes on to replace Yuji Ono.
  • 65' Sagan Tosu FC make a change. Kentaro Moriya trudges off to be replaced by Yuki Horigome on 65 minutes.
  • 70' A change in the Yokohama FC ranks — Caprini exits the field as Tatsuya Hasegawa enters on 70.
  • 73' Yoichi Naganuma has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 73 minutes.
  • 76' A change in the Sagan Tosu FC ranks — Kohei Tezuka exits the field as Naoyuki Fujita enters on 76.
  • 78' The Brazil Marcelo Ryan breaks the deadlock on 78 minutes. 1-2!
  • 79' Shion Inoue makes way for Kazuma Takai at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Yokohama FC.
  • 84' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 84 minutes.
  • 89' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 90' The referee shows Yokohama FC player a Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Yuto Iwasaki as he leaves the pitch. Seok-ho Hwang steps in for Sagan Tosu FC.
  • Another three points for Sagan Tosu FC.

Lineups

Yokohama FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shuhei Yomoda

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Kawai

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Keita Yamashita 2
Yoichi Naganuma 2
Renzo Lopez 1
Takuya Matsuura 1
Fuchi Honda 1
Marcelo Ryan 1
Yuki Horigome 1
Yuri 1

Head to Head

2023-06-03 Yokohama FC 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC 2021-11-03 Yokohama FC 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2021-04-11 Sagan Tosu FC 3–0 Yokohama FC 2020-12-05 Yokohama FC 1–1 Sagan Tosu FC 2020-09-05 Sagan Tosu FC 3–0 Yokohama FC

Yokohama FC Form

2023-06-03 Yokohama FC 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC L 2023-05-28 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Yokohama FC L 2023-05-20 Yokohama FC 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale W 2023-05-13 Kashiwa Reysol 0–1 Yokohama FC W 2023-05-07 Vissel Kobe 3–0 Yokohama FC L 2023-05-03 Yokohama FC 1–0 Albirex Niigata W

Sagan Tosu FC Form

2023-06-03 Yokohama FC 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC W 2023-05-27 Sagan Tosu FC 2–2 Kashima Antlers D 2023-05-20 Sagan Tosu FC 2–0 Albirex Niigata W 2023-05-14 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC D 2023-05-10 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–2 Sagan Tosu FC W 2023-05-07 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.03 Yokohama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27 Sagan Tosu FC xG
I would bet for: Sagan Tosu FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Yokohama FC29% Draw30% Sagan Tosu FC41%
Actual: Sagan Tosu FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Yokohama FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Sagan Tosu FC
71%
Yokohama FC or Sagan Tosu FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Yokohama FC21% Draw51% Sagan Tosu FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
12.2%
0 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
9.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
3.5%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.3%

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% 17% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 22% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓

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