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Albirex Niigata vs Kyoto Sanga FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Albirex Niigata
1 – 2
Full Time
Kyoto Sanga FC
Sat 19 Apr 2025 · 05:00 UTC Denka Big Swan Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 41' Takuji Yonemoto
Y 46' Temma Matsuda

Overview

Match Preview

Albirex Niigata vs Kyoto Sanga FC — J. League at Denka Big Swan Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyoto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tokyo 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tokyo Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F.Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

3
3
Albirex Niigata 6 games · Avg 2.3 goals Kyoto Sanga FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-19 Albirex Niigata 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC 2024-08-12 Albirex Niigata 2–0 Kyoto Sanga FC 2024-04-20 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–1 Albirex Niigata 2023-10-28 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–1 Albirex Niigata 2023-06-11 Albirex Niigata 1–3 Kyoto Sanga FC

Recent Form

Albirex Niigata
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Apr Kyoto Sanga FC H 1–2 L
13 Apr Yokohama FC H 0–0 D
06 Apr Vissel Kobe A 1–0 W
02 Apr Avispa Fukuoka H 0–1 L
29 Mar Gamba Osaka H 3–3 D
15 Mar FC Machida Zelvia A 0–1 L
Kyoto Sanga FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Apr Albirex Niigata A 2–1 W
16 Apr Urawa Red Diamonds A 1–2 L
12 Apr Shonan Bellmare H 2–0 W
06 Apr Kashima Antlers A 4–3 W
02 Apr Kashiwa Reysol H 1–1 D
29 Mar Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Denka Big Swan Stadium!
  • 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Albirex Niigata needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Hiroki Akiyama suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' Albirex Niigata currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 19' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ken Yamura makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Albirex Niigata in their trying to find a way past Kyoto Sanga FC's compact .
  • 29' Sota Kawasaki has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 34' The 27-year-old Papagaio has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 39' It looks surprising Albirex Niigata does not make any changes. Masaya Okugawa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 41' That looks like a foul for a card for Takuji Yonemoto.
  • 46' It’s a booking for Kyoto Sanga FC player. Temma Matsuda gets a card.
  • 46' Another change for Kyoto Sanga FC made on 46 minute. Shinnosuke Fukuda leaves to be changed by Hidehiro Sugai.
  • 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jin Okumura made 110 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 56' A tactical swap from Kyoto Sanga FC — Masaya Okugawa on, Temma Matsuda off on 56 minutes.
  • 61' Albirex Niigata are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kyoto Sanga FC backline.
  • 65' The Albirex Niigata bench stirs into life. Jin Okumura is withdrawn and Yamato Wakatsuki gets his opportunity.
  • 66' The Kyoto Sanga FC bench stirs into life. Shimpei Fukuoka is withdrawn and Joao Pedro Mendes gets his opportunity.
  • 71' Both keepers have barely been tested. Albirex Niigata and Kyoto Sanga FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 72' What composure from Papagaio! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 77' Temma Matsuda is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Albirex Niigata so far.
  • 80' A change in the Albirex Niigata ranks — Yuto Horigome exits the field as Kento Hashimoto enters on 80.
  • 85' Albirex Niigata are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kyoto Sanga FC's shape.
  • 86' Brilliant from the ! Masaya Okugawa makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 86.
  • 88' The crowd applauds Yota Komi as he leaves the pitch. Danilo steps in for Albirex Niigata.
  • 90' Patrick William gets the nod from Kyoto Sanga FC. He replaces Taiki Hirato and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Albirex Niigata will have plenty to reflect on. Kyoto Sanga FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Albirex Niigata Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daisuke Kimori

Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kwi-Jea Cho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Marco Tulio 2
Patric 2
Kaito Taniguchi 2
Masaya Okugawa 1
Papagaio 1
Ken Yamura 1
Danilo 1
Taiki Watanabe 1

Head to Head

2025-04-19 Albirex Niigata 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC 2024-08-12 Albirex Niigata 2–0 Kyoto Sanga FC 2024-04-20 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–1 Albirex Niigata 2023-10-28 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–1 Albirex Niigata 2023-06-11 Albirex Niigata 1–3 Kyoto Sanga FC

Albirex Niigata Form

2025-04-19 Albirex Niigata 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2025-04-13 Albirex Niigata 0–0 Yokohama FC D 2025-04-06 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Albirex Niigata W 2025-04-02 Albirex Niigata 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka L 2025-03-29 Albirex Niigata 3–3 Gamba Osaka D 2025-03-15 FC Machida Zelvia 1–0 Albirex Niigata L

Kyoto Sanga FC Form

2025-04-19 Albirex Niigata 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC W 2025-04-16 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2025-04-12 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 Shonan Bellmare W 2025-04-06 Kashima Antlers 3–4 Kyoto Sanga FC W 2025-04-02 Kyoto Sanga FC 1–1 Kashiwa Reysol D 2025-03-29 Kyoto Sanga FC 1–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.32 Albirex Niigata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3 Kyoto Sanga FC xG
I would bet for: Albirex Niigata or Kyoto Sanga FC 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Albirex Niigata36% Draw29% Kyoto Sanga FC35%
Actual: Kyoto Sanga FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Albirex Niigata or Draw
65%
Draw or Kyoto Sanga FC
64%
Albirex Niigata or Kyoto Sanga FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Albirex Niigata27% Draw48% Kyoto Sanga FC25%
Actual: Albirex Niigata win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Albirex Niigata

Handicap Albirex Niigata covers Push Kyoto Sanga FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 19% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 19% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.