Kawasaki Frontale vs Kyoto Sanga FC, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kawasaki Frontale vs Kyoto Sanga FC — J. League at Todoroki Athletics Stadium.
- Kawasaki Frontale 18 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 pts (2026/26)
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 Tōkyō | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Mar | Jubilo Iwata | H | 4–5 | L |
| 24 Feb | Shonan Bellmare | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Dec | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Kashima Antlers | H | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Feb | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Dec | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 3–3 | D |
Season Stats
| Kawasaki Frontale | Kyoto 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
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
Kawasaki Frontale this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 pts). Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/3
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/6
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Todoroki Athletics Stadium!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kawasaki Frontale and Kyoto Sanga FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 22' Kyoto Sanga FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 26' The referee has no hesitation. Sota Kawasaki is booked for Kyoto Sanga FC — card on 26.
- 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sota Kawasaki made 162 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Sota Miura argues furiously but the card stands.
- 41' The 25-year-old Shinnosuke Fukuda has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' A change in the Kyoto Sanga FC ranks — Sora Hiraga exits the field as Marco Tulio enters on 46.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Todoroki Athletics Stadium. Kyoto Sanga FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 64' Kyoto Sanga FC ring the changes. Yuto Misao has done his job and it is now time for Kyo Sato to step up.
- 65' Kyoto Sanga FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Sota Kawasaki on 65.
- 70' It is a substitution in Kawasaki Frontale team. Marcinho is replaced by Daiya Tono on 70 minute.
- 75' Kawasaki Frontale is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 79' Time for substitution for Kawasaki Frontale. Tatsuki Seko is replaced by Yusuke Segawa.
- 80' The referee shows Kawasaki Frontale player a card on 80.
- 84' The Kawasaki Frontale bench stirs into life. Akihiro Ienaga is withdrawn and Bafetimbi Gomis gets his opportunity.
- 89' Takuma Ominami has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 90' Takumi Miyayoshi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yuta Toyokawa at the 90 minute mark.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Kawasaki Frontale Lineups
Starting XI
- 41
-
14
Yasuto Wakizaka ↓ Asahi Sasaki 79'
- 3
- 35
-
23
Marcinho ↓ Daiya Tono 70'
- 99
-
16
Tatsuki Seko ↓ Yusuke Segawa 79'
- 77
- 8
-
20
Shin Yamada ↓ Yu Kobayashi 70'
- 13
Bench
- 6
-
11
Yu Kobayashi ↑ 70'
-
30
Yusuke Segawa ↑ 79'
-
17
Daiya Tono ↑ 70'
-
18
Bafetimbi Gomis ↑ 84'
-
5
Asahi Sasaki ↑ 79'
- 1
Coach
Toru Oniki
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 2
-
6
Yuto Misao ↓ Kyo Sato 64'
-
18
Temma Matsuda ↓ Shimpei Fukuoka 90'
- 19
- 23
- 3
- 7
- 94
-
31
Sora Hiraga ↓ Marco Tulio 46'
- 5
Bench
-
9
Marco Tulio ↑ 46'
- 21
-
13
Takumi Miyayoshi ↑ 90'
- 22
- 24
-
44
Kyo Sato ↑ 64'
-
10
Shimpei Fukuoka ↑ 90'
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Asahi Sasaki | 2 |
| Shogo Taniguchi | 2 |
| Paulinho | 2 |
| Yuta Toyokawa | 2 |
| Yu Kobayashi | 2 |
| Shin Yamada | 1 |
| Papagaio | 1 |
| Masaya Okugawa | 1 |
Head to Head
Kawasaki Frontale Form
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.98
Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
I would bet for:
Kawasaki Frontale or Kyoto Sanga FC 75% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kyoto Sanga FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.68
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
67%
Draw or Kyoto Sanga FC
59%
Kawasaki Frontale or Kyoto Sanga FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
2 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.5%
1 – 0
4.5%
1 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.9%
0 – 0
3.8%
0 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale
| Handicap | Kawasaki Frontale covers | Push | Kyoto Sanga FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 13% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 19% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 16% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.