Fagiano Okayama FC vs Kyoto Sanga FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
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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
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
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
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/3
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/7
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Fagiano Okayama FC
| Kota Kawano | 3 G | |
| Lucao | 1 G | 1 A |
| Noah Browne | 1 G |
Kyoto Sanga FC
| Rafael Elias | 5 G | 3 A |
| Ryuma Nakano | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at City Light Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Kyoto Sanga FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Fagiano Okayama FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kyoto Sanga FC's shape.
- 15' Fagiano Okayama FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' Kyoto Sanga FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 23' GOAL! Daichi Tagami scores on 23.
- 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Taiki Hirato is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fagiano Okayama FC.
- 33' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 36' What composure from Takaya Kimura! The Japan international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 41' Fagiano Okayama FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' A tactical swap from Kyoto Sanga FC — Shimpei Fukuoka on, Joao Pedro Mendes off on 46 minutes.
- 48' Controversy at the stadium! Lucao argues furiously but the card stands.
- 53' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 58' The 27-year-old Papagaio has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 62' Time for substitution for Kyoto Sanga FC. Sota Kawasaki is replaced by Ryuma Nakano.
- 64' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Papagaio on 64 minutes.
- 66' Fresh legs for Fagiano Okayama FC! Kazunari Ichimi comes on to replace Takaya Kimura.
- 71' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 73' Another change for Fagiano Okayama FC made on 73 minute. Takahiro Yanagi leaves to be changed by Kaito Abe.
- 75' Takuji Yonemoto has so much to prove this time. He replaces Papagaio on 75 minute.
- 80' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 85' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 89' Fresh legs for Fagiano Okayama FC! Noah Browne comes on to replace Lucao.
- 90' Poor challenge from Patrick William. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 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 | 3 |
| Alex Souza | 2 |
| Takaya Kimura | 2 |
| Papagaio | 2 |
| Daichi Tagami | 1 |
| Masaya Okugawa | 1 |
| Taichi Hara | 1 |
| Ryuma Nakano | 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.