Monday , 7 September 2026

Kyoto Sanga FC vs FC Tokyo, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Kyoto Sanga FC
2 – 0
Full Time
FC Tokyo
Sat 4 Mar 2023 · 05:00 UTC Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage 13,255 HT 45' · FT 45'
Sota Kawasaki 75' 1–0
Patric pen 90+1' 2–0
Sota Kawasaki 40' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Kyōto Sanga FC vs FC Tokyo — J. League at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage.

Match Details

  • Referee Koichiro Fukushima
  • Assistant 1 Takeshi Asada
  • Assistant 2 Akane Yagi (Japan)

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

4
5
Kyoto Sanga FC 9 games · Avg 2.4 goals FC Tokyo
Last 5 meetings
2023-03-04 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 FC Tokyo 2022-09-18 FC Tokyo 2–0 Kyoto Sanga FC 2022-03-19 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–1 FC Tokyo

Recent Form

Kyoto Sanga FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Mar FC Tokyo H 2–0 W
25 Feb Nagoya Grampus A 0–1 L
18 Feb Kashima Antlers H 0–2 L
05 Nov Júbilo Iwata A 0–0 D
29 Oct Cerezo Osaka FC H 0–0 D
12 Oct Kawasaki Frontale A 1–3 L
FC Tokyo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Mar Kyoto Sanga FC A 0–2 L
26 Feb Kashiwa Reysol A 1–1 D
18 Feb Urawa Red Diamonds H 2–0 W
05 Nov Kawasaki Frontale H 2–3 L
29 Oct Nagoya Grampus A 1–2 L
12 Oct Cerezo Osaka FC H 4–0 W

Season Stats

Kyoto Sanga FC FC Tokyo
#8 Position #12
23 Points 37
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 13 / 0 / 5
32 Scored 55
39 Conceded 42
-7 GD +13
1.28 PPG 2.06
44% Win % 72%

Key Stats

11% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
60% Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season

Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts). FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/5
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Kyoto Sanga FC
Rafael Elias 3 G 2 A
Ryuma Nakano 2 G
FC Tokyo
Motoki Nagakura 4 G 2 A
Marcelo Ryan 3 G 1 A
Soma Anzai 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage!
  • 5' FC Tōkyō are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 6' The deadlock is broken! Kosuke Kinoshita gets on the scoresheet on 6 minutes.
  • 11' A quiet spell here at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage. Kyoto Sanga FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 16' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 21' named a 4-1-2-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-1-2-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 26' Kyoto Sanga FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 26.
  • 31' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 36' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kyoto Sanga FC and FC Tōkyō are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 40' That is a Yellow card for Kyoto Sanga FC. Sota Kawasaki will be fuming at that decision.
  • 41' Kyoto Sanga FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 41.
  • 46' Kyoto Sanga FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 56' 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.
  • 57' FC Tokyo make a change. Teruhito Nakagawa trudges off to be replaced by Kota Tawaratsumida on 57 minutes.
  • 62' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Albert Puig will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for Daiki Kaneko. He replaces Shohei Takeda on 64 minute.
  • 69' It is a substitution in FC Tokyo team. Adailton is replaced by Pedro Perotti on 69 minute.
  • 74' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kyoto Sanga FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 75' Brilliant from the ! Sota Kawasaki makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 75.
  • 78' FC Tokyo ring the changes. Yuto Nagatomo has done his job and it is now time for Tsubasa Terayama to step up.
  • 79' Another change for FC Tokyo made on 79 minute. Koki Tsukagawa leaves to be changed by Yuta Arai.
  • 82' Kyoto Sanga FC ring the changes. Shimpei Fukuoka has done his job and it is now time for Osamu Henry Iyoha to step up.
  • 87' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Yuta Arai suffering a number of foals already.
  • 90' Ryogo Yamasaki is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kosuke Kinoshita at the 90 minute mark.
  • FC Tōkyō will have plenty to reflect on. Kyoto Sanga FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Kyōto Sanga FC Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kwi-Jea Cho

FC Tokyo Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Albert Puig

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Papagaio 4
Diego Oliveira 2
Sota Kawasaki 2
Taiki Hirato 1
Masaya Okugawa 1
Shohei Takeda 1
Adailton 1
Yoshinori Suzuki 1

Head to Head

2023-03-04 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 FC Tokyo 2022-09-18 FC Tokyo 2–0 Kyoto Sanga FC 2022-03-19 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–1 FC Tokyo

Kyōto Sanga FC Form

2023-03-04 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 FC Tokyo L 2023-02-25 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2023-02-18 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–2 Kashima Antlers W 2022-11-05 Júbilo Iwata 0–0 Kyoto Sanga FC D 2022-10-29 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2022-10-12 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Kyoto Sanga FC L

FC Tokyo Form

2023-03-04 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 FC Tokyo L 2023-02-26 Kashiwa Reysol 1–1 FC Tokyo D 2023-02-18 FC Tokyo 2–0 Urawa Red Diamonds W 2022-11-05 FC Tokyo 2–3 Kawasaki Frontale L 2022-10-29 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 FC Tokyo L 2022-10-12 FC Tokyo 4–0 Cerezo Osaka FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.63 Kyōto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.86 FC Tokyo xG
I would bet for: Kyōto Sanga FC or FC Tokyo 76% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kyōto Sanga FC38% Draw24% FC Tokyo38%
Actual: Kyōto Sanga FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.49
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Kyōto Sanga FC or Draw
62%
Draw or FC Tokyo
62%
Kyōto Sanga FC or FC Tokyo
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kyōto Sanga FC27% Draw41% FC Tokyo32%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
4.5%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
4%

Asian Handicap — Kyōto Sanga FC

Handicap Kyōto Sanga FC covers Push FC Tokyo covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 17% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 19% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 13% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Kyōto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✗
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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