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Albirex Niigata vs Sagan Tosu - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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J2 League Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
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10:00 AM
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AI Match Summary

Albirex Niigata host Sagan Tosu in the J2 League. This one's hard to separate. Recent numbers: Albirex Niigata at 1.27 goals for, 1.33 against; Sagan Tosu at 1.53 for, 1.03 against. Head-to-head, Albirex Niigata have won 2 to Sagan Tosu's 2, with 1 draws. They last met on Jul 6, 2024, ending 3:4. The numbers (1.13 xG vs 1.13) point toward Albirex Niigata. The model calls this a Draw — both sides look evenly matched.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

38%
Albirex Niigata
20%
Draws
42%
Sagan Tosu
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Sagan Tosu

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Albirex Niigata have won more games recently than Sagan Tosu.
  • 36% — that's where the model lands on Albirex Niigata taking it.
  • Regular J2 League form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69.4%
Albirex Niigata Clean Sheet 20%
Sagan Tosu Clean Sheet 13%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Albirex Niigata Sagan Tosu
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 17 16
Draws 2 2
Losses 11 12
Goals Scored 1.27 1.53
Goals Conceded 1.33 1.03
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 6, 2024 J1 League
Albirex Niigata vs Sagan Tosu
3:4
Feb 24, 2024 J1 League
Sagan Tosu vs Albirex Niigata
1:2
Oct 21, 2023 J1 League
Albirex Niigata vs Sagan Tosu
1:1
May 20, 2023 J1 League
Sagan Tosu vs Albirex Niigata
2:0
Oct 29, 2017 J1 League
Albirex Niigata vs Sagan Tosu
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Albirex Niigata 36 / 100
Sagan Tosu 33 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Albirex Niigata Sagan Tosu

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Albirex Niigata's goal record stands at 80% scoring rate across 30 recent games.

Sagan Tosu let in goals in 60% of their last 30 matches.

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Albirex Niigata went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Albirex Niigata VS Sagan Tosu
1 Goals Scored 0.88
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.25
63% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 38%
25% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Albirex Niigata

(Home)
11 Oct
Shonan Bellmare
1 : 1
Albirex Niigata
03 Oct
Albirex Niigata
2 : 1
Tokushima
29 Sept
Matsumoto Yamaga
1 : 0
Albirex Niigata
26 Sept
Blaublitz
2 : 2
Albirex Niigata
19 Sept
Albirex Niigata
2 : 1
Iwata
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Sagan Tosu

(Away)
14 Oct
Sagan Tosu
2 : 1
Avispa Fukuoka
10 Oct
Sagan Tosu
1 : 0
Fujieda MYFC
04 Oct
Blaublitz
1 : 0
Sagan Tosu
29 Sept
Sagan Tosu
2 : 1
Verdy
26 Sept
Montedio Yamagata
2 : 0
Sagan Tosu
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Vegalta Sendai 10 7 2 1 18:8 23
2 Omiya Ardija 10 5 5 0 20:9 20
3 Albirex Niigata 10 6 2 2 14:14 20
4 Toyama 10 5 3 2 19:10 18
5 Yokohama FC 10 5 2 3 19:13 17
6 Shonan Bellmare 10 4 5 1 11:9 17
7 Oita Trinita 10 3 5 2 11:8 14
8 Fujieda MYFC 10 3 4 3 13:11 13
9 Blaublitz 10 3 4 3 12:11 13
10 Tegevajaro Miyazaki 10 3 4 3 14:14 13
11 Iwata 10 4 1 5 12:13 13
12 Tokushima 10 4 1 5 10:12 13
13 Montedio Yamagata 10 4 0 6 11:9 12
14 Iwaki 10 4 0 6 13:17 12
15 Sagan Tosu 10 3 2 5 9:12 11
16 Tochigi City 10 3 1 6 16:17 10
17 Imabari 10 3 1 6 11:19 10
18 Kofu 10 3 1 6 9:18 10
19 Vanraure 10 3 1 6 6:17 10
20 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 10 2 2 6 12:19 8
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