Avispa Fukuoka vs Kyoto Sanga FC, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Kyoto Sanga FC — J. League at Best Denki Stadium.
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Jun | FC Tokyo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jun | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Jun | FC Machida Zelvia | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Jun | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jun | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jun | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jun | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Jun | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Jun | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Jun | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Avispa Fukuoka | Kyoto Sanga FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #8 |
| 21 | Points | 23 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 0 / 11 | W / D / L | 8 / 0 / 10 |
| 49 | Scored | 32 |
| 59 | Conceded | 39 |
| -10 | GD | -7 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 39% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts). Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Avispa Fukuoka and Kyoto Sanga FC is underway.
- 5' Kyoto Sanga FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Papagaio scoring 1 goals.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Kyoto Sanga FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kwi-Jea Cho will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Avispa Fukuoka side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 27' Fresh legs for Avispa Fukuoka! Shahab Zahedi Tabar comes on to replace Wellington.
- 32' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Avispa Fukuoka and Kyoto Sanga FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' Kyo Sato gets the nod from Kyoto Sanga FC. He replaces Shinnosuke Fukuda and will look to change the dynamic.
- 40' Toichi Suzuki has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' Avispa Fukuoka are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kyoto Sanga FC backline.
- 47' A goal from the Japan international Taichi Hara! He fires home on 47 to make it 0-1!
- 52' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kyoto Sanga FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' Another change for Avispa Fukuoka made on 62 minute. Masato Shigemi leaves to be changed by Ryoga Sato.
- 63' It is a substitution in Avispa Fukuoka team. Kazuya Konno is replaced by Takeshi Kanamori on 63 minute.
- 66' Marco Tulio makes way for Sora Hiraga at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kyoto Sanga FC.
- 71' That looks like a foul for a card for Shahab Zahedi Tabar.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sung-yun Gu on 76.
- 77' The Avispa Fukuoka bench stirs into life. Daiki Matsuoka is withdrawn and Yuto Hiratsuka gets his opportunity.
- 82' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 86' Another change for Kyoto Sanga FC made on 86 minute. Yuto Misao leaves to be changed by Keita Matsuda.
- 87' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Masaya Tashiro on 87 minutes.
- 87' Fresh legs for Kyoto Sanga FC! Toichi Suzuki comes on to replace Taiki Hirato.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Kyoto Sanga FC players.
Lineups
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 17
- 16
- 18
-
8
Kazuya Konno ↓ Takeshi Kanamori 63'
- 37
- 31
- 6
-
30
Masato Shigemi ↓ Ryoga Sato 62'
- 33
-
88
Daiki Matsuoka ↓ Yuto Hiratsuka 77'
Bench
-
7
Takeshi Kanamori ↑ 63'
-
19
Masashi Kamekawa ↑ 77'
-
27
Ryoga Sato ↑ 62'
-
35
Yuto Hiratsuka ↑ 77'
- 4
- 41
-
9
Shahab Zahedi Tabar ↑ 27'
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Marco Tulio ↓ Sora Hiraga 66'
- 14
-
2
Shinnosuke Fukuda ↓ Kyo Sato 35'
- 22
-
6
Yuto Misao ↓ Keita Matsuda 86'
-
39
Taiki Hirato ↓ Toichi Suzuki 87'
- 50
- 24
- 7
- 10
- 94
Bench
-
13
Takumi Miyayoshi ↑ 87'
-
28
Toichi Suzuki ↑ 87'
-
44
Kyo Sato ↑ 35'
- 26
- 48
-
31
Sora Hiraga ↑ 66'
-
4
Keita Matsuda ↑ 86'
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Taichi Hara | 4 |
| Kazuya Konno | 2 |
| Masaya Tashiro | 2 |
| Yuya Yamagishi | 2 |
| Wellington | 2 |
| Papagaio | 1 |
| Masaaki Murakami | 1 |
| Ryoga Sato | 1 |
Head to Head
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.28
Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.94
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 78% + Avispa Fukuoka or Kyoto Sanga FC 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kyoto Sanga FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 4.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
Double Chance
Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
68%
Draw or Kyoto Sanga FC
55%
Avispa Fukuoka or Kyoto Sanga FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.3%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 2
5.2%
2 – 3
4.4%
1 – 3
4%
2 – 0
4%
3 – 3
3.4%
4 – 1
3.1%
1 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka
| Handicap | Avispa Fukuoka covers | Push | Kyoto Sanga FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 18% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 15% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

