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Date: 18th February 2023
Kick-Off: 6:00 UK, 7:00 CET
Sagan Tosu will face Shonan Bellmare in the final game of the opening round in the Japanese J1 League.
Sagan Tosu vs Shonan Bellmare Predictions and Top Betting Tips
Shonan Bellmare have to start the season well after struggling for several years in a row and almost getting relegated. Here are our Sagan Tosu vs Shonan Bellmare predictions.
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Both Teams To Score Prediction: Yes
Sagan Tosu had one major problem last season – they had too many draws and the majority were BTTS games. Against Shonan Bellmare, it has predominantly been the same every season – almost all games between the two teams ended with both teams scoring and we definitely expect it again in the opening round when both sides will be at their best.
Match Result Prediction: Draw
The majority of the matches between the two teams in recent years ended in draws. At least, the last three between them at Sagan ended in 1:1 and 2:2 draws. Shonan were weaker than their opponents overall but they picked up speed in the final rounds of the previous season and as long as they retained a bit of that form, they will not lose this game.
Correct Score Prediction: 1:1 Draw
We feel like this game will not have a huge scoreline. Neither of these teams is particularly high-scoring and they will both be careful not to lose this opening game. The 0:0 draw is highly unlikely, however, because these two teams always score goals in the h2h games.
Sagan Tosu vs Shonan Bellmare: Form, Recent Games, and News
Sagan Tosu Preview
Sagan Tosu started the season as one of the top teams in the league and for a long time were a contender for Top 3. In the last few months, however, the team almost never won games and they finished the season with a streak of five winless games. They had one of the better attacks overall but also one of the worst defenses in the league, which should be the main focus for improvement now.
Shonan Bellmare Preview
Shonan Bellmare actually surprised us at the end of last season. They were one of the worst teams at the start and overall, they have been in danger of relegation for several years in a row. They finished the season as one of the teams in the best form and it will be interesting to see how they perform in the new campaign. They had the 3rd weakest attack in the league.
Odds and Stats Sagan Tosu vs Shonan Bellmare
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
26/02/22
Japan J-League Japan
Sagan Tosu
Shonan Bellmare
1
1
16/10/21
Japan J-League Japan
Sagan Tosu
Shonan Bellmare
1
1
27/02/21
Japan J-League Japan
Shonan Bellmare
Sagan Tosu
0
1
25/10/20
Japan J-League Japan
Sagan Tosu
Shonan Bellmare
2
2
21/10/20
Japan J-League Japan
Shonan Bellmare
Sagan Tosu
0
0
Last Five - Sagan Tosu
27/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
Kashima Antlers
Sagan Tosu
2
2
D
24/05/23
Japan J-League Cup Japan
Jubilo Iwata
Sagan Tosu
2
0
L
20/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
Albirex Niigata
Sagan Tosu
0
2
W
14/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
Avispa Fukuoka
Sagan Tosu
0
0
D
10/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
Urawa Red Diamonds
Sagan Tosu
0
2
W
Last Five - Shonan Bellmare
27/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Shonan Bellmare
1
0
L
24/05/23
Japan J-League Cup Japan
Shimizu S-Pulse
Shonan Bellmare
3
2
L
20/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
Cerezo Osaka
Shonan Bellmare
2
0
L
13/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
Consadole Sapporo
Shonan Bellmare
4
2
L
03/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
Kashiwa Reysol
Shonan Bellmare
2
1
L
FAQs regarding Sagan Tosu vs Shonan Bellmare
How many points did the two teams have last season?
Thye teams finished next to each other in the table. Sagan Tosu had 42 points while Shonan Bellmare had 41 points.
Which team won the previous encounter?
The teams last met in late October and Shonan Bellmare won 3:0 at home.
Which team is the favorite to win this game?
There is almost no difference between the teams right now and Sagan Tosu have a slight advantage.
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