Sagan Tosu vs Iwaki FC prediction and betting tips on Jun 28, 2025
J. League 2 Japan
Game Prediction
After the 1-1 draw in the first leg, Sagan Tosu host Iwaki FC on June 28 as part of Matchday 21 of the J. League 2 Japan. It's a battle between two mid-table teams.
Sagan Tosu vs Iwaki FC key stats and trends
- The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw
- Sagan Tosu have lost just 1 of their last 9 matches, including 4 wins and 4 draws
- Sagan Tosu are unbeaten in 10 home matches
- Sagan Tosu score and concede exactly 1 goal on average
- Iwaki FC have won 2, lost 2 and drawn 1 of their last 5 matches
- Iwaki FC score 1.3 goals and concede 1.5 on average
Sagan Tosu vs Iwaki FC recent form
From 2012 to 2024, Sagan Tosu played in Japan's top flight. For 12 years, the club failed to win the trophy, settling for mid-table positions. The year 2024 was a real failure. The club from Tosu in Saga prefecture finished bottom of J. League 1 Japan. They are now back in level 2 of Japanese soccer. The club's beginnings have not been exceptional. After 20 matchdays, Sagan Tosu are ranked 8th with 30 points, 8 behind 2nd. Since the start, they have lost 6 times, drawn 6 and won 8. To get back into the J. League 1 Japan, you have to start winning a lot of games.
In the 2019 season, Iwaki FC is promoted to the Japan Football League. In the 2021 season, Iwaki FC is promoted to J.League 3 for the first time in history after two seasons in the Japan Football League. After finishing in first place, the team is crowned champion for its first Japan Football League title. After just one season in J.League 3, the club finished as champions in 2022 and was promoted to J.League 2. In their first season in J2, the team narrowly escaped relegation. Last year, Iwaki FC finished 9th. This season has been interesting so far. Iwaki FC are 13th in the J. League 2 Japan table with 22 points, 5 more than the first relegation spot. The club from Iwaki, a town in Fukushima prefecture, lacks consistency. They have lost 8, won 5 and drawn 7 of their first 20 games.
Form
- Sagan Tosu: W D W L D
- Iwaki FC: L W L D W
Predicted line-ups
- Sagan Tosu probable line-up: Toyota, Ogawa-Reya-Inoue, Arai-Takura-Nagi-Tafari, Kenta-Slivka-Jun,
- Iwaki FC probable line-up: Sasaki, Shirai-Endo-Ishida,Sena-Nelson-Shibata, Yusuke-Yuto, Kumata-Tanimura
Sagan Tosu vs Iwaki FC pre-game odds and win probability
Sagan Tosu is slight favorite in this match: 40% priced at 2.29. Iwaki FC has an estimated 31% chance sold at 3.02. A draw is 29% likely and costs 3.18.
Correct score prediction: Sagan 1-0 Iwaki FC
Sagan Tosu drew 1-1 in the first leg. This time they'll be playing in front of their home fans. Taking into account the offensive form of both teams, we predict a Sagan Tosu victory.
Expert tip: Sagan Tosu to win and under 2.5 goals
Both teams score little. We see the game offering less than 2.5 goals. Odds are 57% & 1,64.
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