Sagan Tosu line up against visiting rivals Renofa Yamaguchi at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium in the J2 League match on Saturday.
All of our predictions, stats and the user poll for Sagan Tosu v Renofa Yamaguchi are shown below - as well as the best betting odds.
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Sagan Tosu
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Sagan Tosu will want to continue from where they left off last time out with a 0-2 J2 League triumph vs V-Varen Nagasaki.
The only scorer from Sagan Tosu was Hiroto Yamada (31', 73').
Their more recent scorelines reveal that quality has been evident in the Sagan Tosu backline. Sagan Tosu have kept it tight, resulting in the number of goals that have gone past their goalkeeper during their previous 6 outings standing at 4.
Ahead of this meeting, Sagan Tosu are undefeated in their last 3 home league matches.
Renofa Yamaguchi
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In their last game, Renofa Yamaguchi drew 2-2 in the J2 League tie with Kataller Toyama.
For Renofa Yamaguchi, the goalscorers were Ryo Arita (57') and Seigo Kobayashi (82'). Riki Matsuda (9') and Kyosuke Kamiyama (87') scored for Kataller Toyama.
The stats tell the story, and Renofa Yamaguchi have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 matches, letting opponents get 8 goals overall. Defensively, Renofa Yamaguchi have seen their frailties exposed. Such a trend won’t necessarily be continued into this next game, however.
Coming into this clash, Renofa Yamaguchi are without an away win for the past 9 league games. What a terrible run of away results.
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Team News: Sagan Tosu
Fuchi Honda (Tear of the lateral meniscus), Toshiki Ando (Metatarsal fracture) and Cristiano (Cruciate ligament injury) aren’t available for Sagan Tosu boss Akio Kogiku.
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Team News: Renofa Yamaguchi
Renofa Yamaguchi boss Ryo Shigaki has some current player fitness concerns. Masashi Kamekawa (Hamstring injury) and Kota Kawano (Cruciate ligament injury) are those who can’t be considered.
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Prediction
Renofa Yamaguchi will need things to go their way to put one past this Sagan Tosu side who we think will just have the edge.
We therefore fancy a very even contest with a 1-0 winning margin for Sagan Tosu when the full-time whistle blows.
Will be interesting to see how this one goes.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for the game?
Looking at what the bookmakers’ view is of this game on the 90 min. result market, a victory for Sagan Tosu is available for 2.2, a bet on the draw is 3.2 & taking a punt on the win for Renofa Yamaguchi gets 3.3. They are the top returns being offered at the current time.
Andre Moura,
04:08 16/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Sagan Tosu
Formed: 1997
Stadium: Ekimae Real Estate Stadium (20,219)
Captain: Yuta Imazu
Chairman: Tomoyuki Koyanagi
Manager: Akio Kogiku
Competitions: J2 League position 8
🔑 Key Player: Hiroto Yamada
Generally used in the Striker position, Hiroto Yamada was born in Japan. After making a first senior appearance for Cerezo Osaka in the 2019 season, the dangerous Forward has hit 2 league goals in the J2 League 2025 campaign so far in 6 appearances.