Fagiano Okayama FC vs Kyoto Sanga FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fagiano Okayama FC vs Kyoto Sanga FC — J. League at City Light Stadium.
- Fagiano Okayama FC 18 games · 26 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Fagiano Okayama FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Tokyo Verdy | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Nov | FC Machida Zelvia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Nov | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Fagiano Okayama FC | Kyoto Sanga FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #8 |
| 26 | Points | 23 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 8 / 0 / 10 |
| 41 | Scored | 32 |
| 46 | Conceded | 39 |
| -5 | GD | -7 |
| 1.44 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 44% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Fagiano Okayama FC are 6th (26 pts). Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fagiano Okayama FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
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' What a night it is going to be! Fagiano Okayama FC welcome Kyoto Sanga FC for this crunch clash at City Light Stadium.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Kyoto Sanga FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Joao Pedro Mendes scoring 2 goals.
- 15' Gakuji Ota has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 23' Daichi Tagami doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 28' A quiet spell here at City Light Stadium. Fagiano Okayama FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 33' Kyoto Sanga FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 36' The Japan Takaya Kimura breaks the deadlock on 36 minutes. 2-0!
- 41' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 46' It is a substitution in Kyoto Sanga FC team. Joao Pedro Mendes is replaced by Shimpei Fukuoka on 46 minute.
- 48' Poor challenge from Lucao. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 53' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fagiano Okayama FC and Kyoto Sanga FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 58' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yugo Tatsuta is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kyoto Sanga FC.
- 62' It is a substitution in Kyoto Sanga FC team. Sota Kawasaki is replaced by Ryuma Nakano on 62 minute.
- 64' The referee has no hesitation. Papagaio is booked for Kyoto Sanga FC — card on 64.
- 66' Takaya Kimura makes way for Kazunari Ichimi at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fagiano Okayama FC.
- 71' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 73' The Fagiano Okayama FC manager makes a substitution. Takahiro Yanagi departs to be replaced by Kaito Abe.
- 75' It is a substitution in Kyoto Sanga FC team. Papagaio is replaced by Takuji Yonemoto on 75 minute.
- 80' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 85' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 89' The Fagiano Okayama FC manager makes a substitution. Lucao departs to be replaced by Noah Browne.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Patrick William argues furiously but the card stands.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Fagiano Okayama FC take all three points.
Lineups
Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 49
- 43
- 18
- 2
-
8
Ataru Esaka ↓ Yuta Kamiya 73'
- 50
-
27
Takaya Kimura ↓ Kazunari Ichimi 66'
-
99
Lucao ↓ Noah Browne 89'
- 14
Bench
-
22
Kazunari Ichimi ↑ 66'
-
33
Yuta Kamiya ↑ 73'
- 1
-
45
Noah Browne ↑ 89'
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Marco Tulio ↓ Masaya Okugawa 62'
-
9
Papagaio ↓ Takuji Yonemoto 75'
- 14
- 39
- 50
-
24
Yuta Miyamoto ↓ Hidehiro Sugai 46'
- 6
-
7
Sota Kawasaki ↓ Ryuma Nakano 62'
- 44
- 4
- 26
Bench
-
29
Masaya Okugawa ↑ 62'
-
8
Takuji Yonemoto ↑ 75'
- 77
- 21
-
10
Shimpei Fukuoka ↑ 46'
-
48
Ryuma Nakano ↑ 62'
- 5
-
22
Hidehiro Sugai ↑ 46'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joao Pedro Mendes | 2 |
| Takaya Kimura | 2 |
| Papagaio | 2 |
| Kyo Sato | 1 |
| Alex Souza | 1 |
| Daichi Tagami | 1 |
| Masaya Okugawa | 1 |
| Taichi Hara | 1 |
Head to Head
Fagiano Okayama FC Form
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.22
Fagiano Okayama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Fagiano Okayama FC to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fagiano Okayama FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Fagiano Okayama FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Kyoto Sanga FC
39%
Fagiano Okayama FC or Kyoto Sanga FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fagiano Okayama FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
7%
3 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 2
4.4%
4 – 1
3.9%
4 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Fagiano Okayama FC
| Handicap | Fagiano Okayama FC covers | Push | Kyoto Sanga FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 22% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Fagiano Okayama FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

