Sagan Tosu vs Iwaki: match statistics
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Sagan Tosu vs Iwaki: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sagan Tosu plays Iwaki in J2 League (Japan). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026.
Recent form
Sagan Tosu has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Iwaki has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sagan Tosu scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.00. Iwaki scores 1.33 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Sagan Tosu's games and 67% of Iwaki's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 67%, compared with league averages of 41% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sagan Tosu has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.57 per game. Sagan Tosu takes 14.8 shots per game, while Iwaki takes 13.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Sagan Tosu leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Iwaki leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sagan Tosu's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Iwaki, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
J2 League games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 41% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sagan Tosu | Iwaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sagan Tosu is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Sagan Tosu · 0.6 pts / game - Iwaki
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Iwaki is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - Sagan Tosu · 1.33 goals / game - Iwaki
Sagan Tosu is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Sagan Tosu · 2 goals / game - Iwaki
Sagan Tosu scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while Iwaki keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 games).
Iwaki scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Sagan Tosu keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sagan Tosu
Over / Under - Iwaki
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sagan Tosu is 149% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Sagan Tosu · 0.67 pts / game - Iwaki
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sagan Tosu - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Iwaki - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sagan Tosu
Iwaki
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (J2 League).
Teams vs league
| Sagan Tosu | Liga | Iwaki | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.17 | 2.54 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 41% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 35% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 66% | • 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 77% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Sagan Tosu's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Iwaki. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Sagan Tosu and Iwaki play?
Sagan Tosu face Iwaki on September 19, 2026 in J2 League. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sagan Tosu and Iwaki?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sagan Tosu won 1, Iwaki won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sagan Tosu vs Iwaki?
Sagan Tosu score 1.17 goals per game on average and Iwaki 1.33. The J2 League average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Sagan Tosu's matches and 67% of Iwaki's.
What form are Sagan Tosu and Iwaki in?
Over the last 5 games Sagan Tosu have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Iwaki 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sagan Tosu vs Iwaki?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sagan Tosu vs Iwaki: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.