Sagan Tosu welcome Blaublitz Akita on Monday, May 3 at 12:00 PM in a J2 League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Sagan Tosu come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Blaublitz Akita, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 2L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Sagan Tosu head into this on the back of a defeat, while Blaublitz Akita arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

In 2 previous meetings, Sagan Tosu lead 2–0 with 0 draws. Their last encounter ended in Sagan Tosu won 1–0.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Sagan Tosu a slight edge, but Blaublitz Akita are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.