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Montedio Yamagata vs Sagan Tosu

Japan Japan

J2 League ND Soft Stadium Yamagata, Tendo
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Match Events

11' Event
Takahashi J.
44' Event
Kida R.
Assist: Doi S.
46'
Sub
Nakahara H. In: Izawa R.
Out: Nakahara H.

AI Match Summary

Montedio Yamagata in this J2 League matchup, with the score ending 2-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Montedio Yamagata.

Win Probability Meter

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

57%
Montedio Yamagata
15%
Draws
28%
Sagan Tosu
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Montedio Yamagata

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

57% / Medium Confidence
  • Montedio Yamagata haven't matched Sagan Tosu's recent run of results.
  • 57% — that's where the model lands on Montedio Yamagata taking it.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.2%
Montedio Yamagata Clean Sheet 68%
Sagan Tosu Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Montedio Yamagata Sagan Tosu
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 11 16
Draws 0 2
Losses 18 11
Goals Scored 1.24 1.59
Goals Conceded 1.41 1
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 26, 2026 J2 League
Montedio Yamagata vs Sagan Tosu
2:0
Aug 30, 2025 J2 League
Montedio Yamagata vs Sagan Tosu
3:2
Apr 25, 2025 J2 League
Sagan Tosu vs Montedio Yamagata
2:1
Nov 14, 2015 Emperors Cup
Sagan Tosu vs Montedio Yamagata
4:3
Aug 16, 2015 J1 League
Montedio Yamagata vs Sagan Tosu
1:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Montedio Yamagata Compare

Top Goalscorer Takahashi J.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Kida R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72

Sagan Tosu Compare

Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Montedio Yamagata 68 / 100
Sagan Tosu 18 / 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
Montedio Yamagata Sagan Tosu

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Montedio Yamagata Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Historical meetings average 4.20 goals per match.

Montedio Yamagata found the back of the net in 69% of recent matches (29 games).

Sagan Tosu lost 4 of their last 5 games.

Sagan Tosu has conceded goals in 55% of their last 29 outings.

Scoring Trends

Montedio Yamagata VS Sagan Tosu
1.5 Goals Scored 1.5
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 63%
13% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Montedio Yamagata

(Home)
29 Sept
Montedio Yamagata
1 : 2
Yokohama F. Marinos
26 Sept
Montedio Yamagata
2 : 0
Sagan Tosu
19 Sept
Montedio Yamagata
0 : 2
Toyama
13 Sept
Albirex Niigata
1 : 0
Montedio Yamagata
09 Sept
Tochigi SC
0 : 1
Montedio Yamagata
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Sagan Tosu

(Away)
29 Sept
Sagan Tosu
2 : 1
Verdy
26 Sept
Montedio Yamagata
2 : 0
Sagan Tosu
23 Sept
Vissel Kobe
1 : 0
Sagan Tosu
19 Sept
Sagan Tosu
1 : 3
Iwaki
12 Sept
Imabari
1 : 0
Sagan Tosu
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League Standings

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