Sunday , 16 August 2026

Avispa Fukuoka vs Kyoto Sanga FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Avispa Fukuoka
2 – 2
Full Time
Kyoto Sanga FC
Mon 21 Jul 2025 · 09:00 UTC Best Denki Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 16' Leo Gomes
Y 52' Shimpei Fukuoka

Overview

Match Preview

Avispa Fukuoka vs Kyoto Sanga FC — J. League at Best Denki 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

5
1
4
Avispa Fukuoka 10 games · Avg 2.3 goals Kyoto Sanga FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-07-21 Avispa Fukuoka 2–2 Kyoto Sanga FC 2025-03-09 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2024-07-07 Avispa Fukuoka 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC 2024-05-11 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–3 Avispa Fukuoka 2023-08-26 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka

Recent Form

Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Jul Kyoto Sanga FC H 2–2 D
28 Jun Vissel Kobe H 0–0 D
21 Jun Albirex Niigata H 3–2 W
15 Jun Fagiano Okayama FC A 1–0 W
31 May Tokyo Verdy H 0–0 D
24 May Cerezo Osaka FC A 0–2 L
Kyoto Sanga FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Jul Avispa Fukuoka A 2–2 D
05 Jul Albirex Niigata H 2–1 W
28 Jun Gamba Osaka H 3–1 W
21 Jun Kashiwa Reysol A 3–3 D
31 May FC Tokyo H 3–0 W
25 May Tokyo Verdy A 0–1 L

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)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' Temperatures are rising at Best Denki Stadium as Avispa Fukuoka face off against Kyoto Sanga FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' Avispa Fukuoka is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 16' Leo Gomes was booked on 16.
  • 21' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Myung-Hwi Kim will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 26' The 27-year-old Papagaio has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Avispa Fukuoka and Kyoto Sanga FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 41' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 41 minutes.
  • 46' Yuta Miyamoto is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hisashi Appiah Tawiah at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' Kyoto Sanga FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Papagaio scoring 1 goals.
  • 52' That is a card for Kyoto Sanga FC. Shimpei Fukuoka will be fuming at that decision.
  • 53' What composure from Takumi Kamijima! The Japan international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 55' Fresh legs for Avispa Fukuoka! Wellington comes on to replace Shosei Usui.
  • 58' Against the run of play, Taichi Hara has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 63' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 64' Papagaio is replacing Shun Nagasawa for the Kyoto Sanga FC side.
  • 67' The Avispa Fukuoka bench stirs into life. Tatsuki Nara is withdrawn and Yu Hashimoto gets his opportunity.
  • 72' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 74' The whistle greets Leo Gomes as he departs to be replaced by Shohei Takeda.
  • 79' Hiroki Akino has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 200 appearances.
  • 84' Avispa Fukuoka ring the changes. Shintaro Nago has done his job and it is now time for Nassim Ben Khalifa to step up.
  • 86' Kyoto Sanga FC ring the changes. Taiki Hirato has done his job and it is now time for Patrick William to step up.
  • It finishes all square. Avispa Fukuoka and Kyoto Sanga FC share the spoils 2-2.

Lineups

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Myung-Hwi Kim

Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kwi-Jea Cho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Taichi Hara 4
Yuya Yamagishi 2
Wellington 2
Kazuya Konno 2
Masaya Tashiro 2
Ryoga Sato 1
Takumi Miyayoshi 1
Yuta Miyamoto 1

Head to Head

2025-07-21 Avispa Fukuoka 2–2 Kyoto Sanga FC 2025-03-09 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2024-07-07 Avispa Fukuoka 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC 2024-05-11 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–3 Avispa Fukuoka 2023-08-26 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka

Avispa Fukuoka Form

2025-07-21 Avispa Fukuoka 2–2 Kyoto Sanga FC D 2025-06-28 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Vissel Kobe D 2025-06-21 Avispa Fukuoka 3–2 Albirex Niigata W 2025-06-15 Fagiano Okayama FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2025-05-31 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Tokyo Verdy D 2025-05-24 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka L

Kyoto Sanga FC Form

2025-07-21 Avispa Fukuoka 2–2 Kyoto Sanga FC D 2025-07-05 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–1 Albirex Niigata W 2025-06-28 Kyoto Sanga FC 3–1 Gamba Osaka W 2025-06-21 Kashiwa Reysol 3–3 Kyoto Sanga FC D 2025-05-31 Kyoto Sanga FC 3–0 FC Tokyo W 2025-05-25 Tokyo Verdy 1–0 Kyoto Sanga FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.39 Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08 Kyoto Sanga FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 79%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Avispa Fukuoka45% Draw22% Kyoto Sanga FC33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes79% 0% No21%
Avg goals/match: 4.47
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 81%
19%
± 3.5 64%
36%
± 4.5 45%
55%

Double Chance

Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
67%
Draw or Kyoto Sanga FC
55%
Avispa Fukuoka or Kyoto Sanga FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Avispa Fukuoka36% Draw36% Kyoto Sanga FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
5.2%
2 – 3
4.7%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.4%
4 – 2
3.2%
4 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka

Handicap Avispa Fukuoka covers Push Kyoto Sanga FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 13% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 18% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 15% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 10% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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