Kataller Toyama — Consadole Sapporo : Match Preview and Prediction for October 19,2025

Current Standings and Defensive Woes

The home team, Kataller Toyama, currently sits in 18th place in the league, a position that reflects their consistent struggles. The squad has been grappling with significant issues, particularly concerning their defensive performance. Over the last ten league rounds, “Kataller” has conceded a hefty 19 goals, marking the second-worst defensive record in the entire division.

High-Scoring Matches

This defensive vulnerability frequently leads to high-scoring encounters. Recent matches illustrate this trend: a 1-3 defeat against Tokushima or a 2-2 draw with Oita. Even in their loss to Imabari, the final score stood at 1-2, indicating goals at both ends.

Struggles and Open Play

Kataller Toyama holds the unfortunate record for the most losses over the past 20 league fixtures. Furthermore, they are among the teams that most frequently concede goals. This pattern consistently sets the stage for open, attacking football, often resulting in numerous scoring opportunities for their opponents.

Consadole Sapporo: A Trend of High Totals

For those seeking a team whose matches consistently exceed the goal total, Consadole Sapporo fits the bill perfectly. Their statistics emphatically support this. In their last five away games, at least three goals were scored in each fixture. Moreover, in 13 of their previous 18 matches, spectators witnessed three or more goals.

Defensive Vulnerabilities

Consadole Sapporo’s defense can be described as notably porous. The club currently ranks second in the league for the most goals conceded, with 55 goals against them in 32 matches. This situation deteriorates further in their away games, where they lead the league in goals conceded over their last five road trips. Recent away results confirm this defensive fragility: a 1-2 loss to Tokushima, a 2-1 defeat by Nagasaki, and a crushing 5-1 loss against Iwata.

Defensive Reinforcements and Their Impact

Defenders Nishino and Miya are returning to the squad. However, it’s too early to jump to conclusions regarding their impact. Miya is set to play after a two-month absence, completely lacking match practice. Introducing an unseasoned central defender could potentially introduce more chaos into an already unreliable defense. Nishino, on the other hand, has expressed a desire to play more aggressively, focusing on attacking and winning the ball, which often creates exploitable spaces for opponents.

Attacking Boost and Intent

Simultaneously, Sapporo’s attack is receiving a significant boost. Midfielder Supachok has returned from international duty, where he scored a goal, and speaks of heightened confidence. Another crucial attacking player, Aoki, openly stated that the team needs to overcome their reluctance to possess the ball and create more chances from positional attacks to score from open play. This clearly signals that Consadole Sapporo has no intention of adopting a defensive posture.