Saturday , 22 August 2026

Kawasaki Frontale vs Kyōto Sanga FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Kawasaki Frontale
0 – 1
Full Time
Kyōto Sanga FC
Sat 1 Mar 2025 · 06:00 UTC Todoroki Athletics Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 24' Joao Pedro Mendes
Y 78' Takuji Yonemoto
Y 90' Shimpei Fukuoka

Overview

Match Preview

Kawasaki Frontale vs Kyōto Sanga FC — J. League at Todoroki Athletics 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 Kyōto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tōkyō 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tōkyō 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

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4
3
Kawasaki Frontale 9 games · Avg 2.4 goals Kyōto Sanga FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-01 Kawasaki Frontale 0–1 Kyōto Sanga FC 2024-11-09 Kyōto Sanga FC 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale 2024-03-09 Kawasaki Frontale 0–1 Kyōto Sanga FC 2023-11-12 Kawasaki Frontale 3–3 Kyōto Sanga FC 2023-05-03 Kyōto Sanga FC 0–1 Kawasaki Frontale

Recent Form

Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Mar Kyōto Sanga FC H 0–1 L
26 Feb Avispa Fukuoka A 2–1 W
22 Feb Kashiwa Reysol A 1–1 D
15 Feb Nagoya Grampus H 4–0 W
08 Dec Avispa Fukuoka H 3–1 W
30 Nov Tōkyō Verdy A 5–4 W
Kyōto Sanga FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Mar Kawasaki Frontale A 1–0 W
26 Feb Vissel Kobe A 1–1 D
22 Feb Urawa Red Diamonds H 1–1 D
15 Feb Fagiano Okayama FC A 0–2 L
08 Dec Tōkyō Verdy H 0–0 D
30 Nov FC Machida Zelvia A 0–1 L

Season Stats

Kawasaki Frontale Kyōto Sanga FC
#14 Position #8
28 Points 23
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
38 Scored 32
40 Conceded 39
-2 GD -7
1.56 PPG 1.28
56% Win % 44%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
0% Clean Sheets
Kyōto Sanga FC this season

Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 pts). Kyōto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Todoroki Athletics Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Kyoto Sanga FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' The 41-year-old Sung-ryong Jung has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kawasaki Frontale and Kyoto Sanga FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 24' The referee shows Kyoto Sanga FC player a card on 24.
  • 29' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kawasaki Frontale needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 34' Kawasaki Frontale are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 44' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Sota Kawasaki. He replaces Joao Pedro Mendes on 46 minute.
  • 49' What a moment for Masaya Okugawa! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 54' With 0 assists to his name this season, Shin Yamada is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kawasaki Frontale.
  • 57' Another change for Kawasaki Frontale made on 57 minute. Hinata Yamauchi leaves to be changed by Yasuto Wakizaka.
  • 58' A tactical swap from Kawasaki Frontale — Marcinho on, Tatsuya Ito off on 58 minutes.
  • 63' Kawasaki Frontale are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 68' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kawasaki Frontale must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 72' Kyoto Sanga FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sora Hiraga is hanging Masaya Okugawa on the field on 72 minute.
  • 77' Kento Tachibanada makes way for Shin Yamada at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kawasaki Frontale.
  • 78' A moment of madness from Takuji Yonemoto on 78 minutes earns him a card. Kyoto Sanga FC will be frustrated.
  • 78' Takuji Yonemoto gets the nod from Kyoto Sanga FC. He replaces Taiki Hirato and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 83' It looks surprising Kawasaki Frontale does not make any changes. Hidehiro Sugai has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 88' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 90' Shimpei Fukuoka is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' Kyoto Sanga FC ring the changes. Sora Hiraga has done his job and it is now time for Temma Matsuda to step up.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.

Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shigetoshi Hasebe

Kyōto Sanga FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kwi-Jea Cho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Marcinho 2
Shinnosuke Fukuda 2
Paulinho 2
Yuta Toyokawa 2
Yu Kobayashi 2
Asahi Sasaki 2
Shogo Taniguchi 2
Taisei Miyashiro 1

Head to Head

2025-03-01 Kawasaki Frontale 0–1 Kyōto Sanga FC 2024-11-09 Kyōto Sanga FC 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale 2024-03-09 Kawasaki Frontale 0–1 Kyōto Sanga FC 2023-11-12 Kawasaki Frontale 3–3 Kyōto Sanga FC 2023-05-03 Kyōto Sanga FC 0–1 Kawasaki Frontale

Kawasaki Frontale Form

2025-03-01 Kawasaki Frontale 0–1 Kyōto Sanga FC L 2025-02-26 Avispa Fukuoka 1–2 Kawasaki Frontale W 2025-02-22 Kashiwa Reysol 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale D 2025-02-15 Kawasaki Frontale 4–0 Nagoya Grampus W 2024-12-08 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2024-11-30 Tōkyō Verdy 4–5 Kawasaki Frontale W

Kyōto Sanga FC Form

2025-03-01 Kawasaki Frontale 0–1 Kyōto Sanga FC W 2025-02-26 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Kyōto Sanga FC D 2025-02-22 Kyōto Sanga FC 1–1 Urawa Red Diamonds D 2025-02-15 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–0 Kyōto Sanga FC L 2024-12-08 Kyōto Sanga FC 0–0 Tōkyō Verdy D 2024-11-30 FC Machida Zelvia 1–0 Kyōto Sanga FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.86 Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 Kyōto Sanga FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kawasaki Frontale47% Draw26% Kyōto Sanga FC27%
Actual: Kyōto Sanga FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
72%
Draw or Kyōto Sanga FC
53%
Kawasaki Frontale or Kyōto Sanga FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kawasaki Frontale36% Draw42% Kyōto Sanga FC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.3%
3 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale

Handicap Kawasaki Frontale covers Push Kyōto Sanga FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 15% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 21% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 15% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Kyōto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✗

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