Sagan Tosu vs Nagoya predictions for this J-League battle on Saturday at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium. This is an important duel at the top of the standings in which both teams want the three points that could allow them to qualify the Asian Champions League. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
Sagan Tosu
Sagan Tosu go into this match in sixth place with 34 points, just three points behind third place. A win for them combines with loss for one of the teams above them could grant them one of the Champions League qualification spots.
Sagan also have the best defence in the Japanese championship, conceding just 11 goals in 20 matches so far, an incredible statistic.
Nagoya
Nagoya go into this match in fourth place, level on points with third-placed Vissel Kobe and with the same number of matches played, but with a lower tally of goals scored.
Nagoya are currently the best away team in the Japanese championship, having lost only one of their ten away games.
In ten away games they have conceded only four goals, a very good record.
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Sagan Tosu vs Nagoya Predictions
These are two very evenly-matched teams: Nagoya are currently the best away team but Sagan as a home team are also one of the best, and in nine home games they have only conceded two goals, a remarkable feat that few others have ever managed. That is why we think Sagan will win this match, because of their incredibly strong defensive skills when they play as the home team.