Sunday , 16 August 2026

Kyoto Sanga FC vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Kyoto Sanga FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Avispa Fukuoka
Sat 26 Aug 2023 · 10:00 UTC Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage 9,830 HT 45' · FT 45'
Taichi Hara 14' 1–0
Taichi Hara 24' 2–0
Yuta Toyokawa 31' Y
Hisashi Appiah Tawiah 36' R
Y 72' Yosuke Ideguchi
Y 90' Itsuki Oda
Y 90' Wellington

Overview

Match Preview

Kyoto Sanga FC vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage.

Match Details

  • Referee Koei Koya
  • Assistant 1 Takeshi Asada
  • Assistant 2 Ryosuke Murai

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
1
5
Kyoto Sanga FC 10 games · Avg 2.3 goals Avispa Fukuoka
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-26 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2023-04-09 Avispa Fukuoka 2–1 Kyoto Sanga FC 2022-07-10 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kyoto Sanga FC 2022-04-29 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka

Recent Form

Kyoto Sanga FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Avispa Fukuoka H 2–0 W
19 Aug Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 3–0 W
12 Aug FC Tokyo A 0–2 L
06 Aug Kashiwa Reysol H 0–1 L
16 Jul Nagoya Grampus H 2–1 W
08 Jul Gamba Osaka A 0–1 L
Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Kyoto Sanga FC A 0–2 L
18 Aug Albirex Niigata H 0–1 L
12 Aug Yokohama FC H 2–0 W
06 Aug Sagan Tosu FC A 1–0 W
16 Jul Shonan Bellmare A 1–0 W
08 Jul Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 2–1 W

Season Stats

Kyoto Sanga FC Avispa Fukuoka
#8 Position #10
23 Points 21
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 7 / 0 / 11
32 Scored 49
39 Conceded 59
-7 GD -10
1.28 PPG 1.17
44% Win % 39%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
100% Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season

Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts). Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Kyoto Sanga FC and Avispa Fukuoka is underway.
  • 5' Kyoto Sanga FC are deployed in a 4-1-2-3 today, looking to exploit space against Avispa Fukuoka's 4-4-2 shape.
  • 10' Shogo Asada needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
  • 12' The supporters are chanting for Wellington. He replaces Lukian on 12 minute.
  • 14' What composure from Taichi Hara! The Japan international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 19' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 24' What composure from Taichi Hara! The Japan international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 29' It is a cagey affair so far. Kyoto Sanga FC in their 4-1-2-3 trying to find a way past Avispa Fukuoka's compact 4-4-2.
  • 31' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yuta Toyokawa on 31.
  • 36' Hisashi Appiah Tawiah has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 36.
  • 40' Osamu Henry Iyoha is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yuta Toyokawa at the 40 minute mark.
  • 45' The travelling Avispa Fukuoka supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 50' 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.
  • 55' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Shigetoshi Hasebe will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 60' The Avispa Fukuoka bench stirs into life. Takeshi Kanamori is withdrawn and Ryoga Sato gets his opportunity.
  • 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
  • 70' Yuya Yamagishi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Avispa Fukuoka tonight.
  • 72' Yosuke Ideguchi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 72.
  • 77' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kyoto Sanga FC and Avispa Fukuoka are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 78' Itsuki Oda is ready to make an impact after coming on for Masato Yuzawa at the 78 minute mark.
  • 83' Kyoto Sanga FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Papagaio scoring 1 goals.
  • 85' The crowd applauds Temma Matsuda as he leaves the pitch. Kyo Sato steps in for Kyoto Sanga FC.
  • 90' Itsuki Oda has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • 90' The Kyoto Sanga FC bench stirs into life. Taichi Hara is withdrawn and Patric gets his opportunity.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Kyoto Sanga FC players.

Lineups

Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gwi-jae Cho

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shigetoshi Hasebe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Taichi Hara 4
Yuya Yamagishi 2
Wellington 2
Kazuya Konno 2
Masaya Tashiro 2
Ryoga Sato 1
Takumi Miyayoshi 1
Yuta Miyamoto 1

Head to Head

2023-08-26 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2023-04-09 Avispa Fukuoka 2–1 Kyoto Sanga FC 2022-07-10 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kyoto Sanga FC 2022-04-29 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka

Kyoto Sanga FC Form

2023-08-26 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka W 2023-08-19 Kyoto Sanga FC 3–0 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo W 2023-08-12 FC Tokyo 2–0 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2023-08-06 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–1 Kashiwa Reysol L 2023-07-16 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–1 Nagoya Grampus W 2023-07-08 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Kyoto Sanga FC L

Avispa Fukuoka Form

2023-08-26 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka L 2023-08-18 Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Albirex Niigata L 2023-08-12 Avispa Fukuoka 2–0 Yokohama FC W 2023-08-06 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2023-07-16 Shonan Bellmare 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2023-07-08 Avispa Fukuoka 2–1 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.14 Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65 Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kyoto Sanga FC47% Draw24% Avispa Fukuoka29%
Actual: Kyoto Sanga FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.79
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 52%
48%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
53%
Kyoto Sanga FC or Avispa Fukuoka
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kyoto Sanga FC37% Draw39% Avispa Fukuoka24%
Actual: Kyoto Sanga FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 2
6.4%
3 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
4.8%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3.5%
0 – 0
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC

Handicap Kyoto Sanga FC covers Push Avispa Fukuoka covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 14% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 19% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 15% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 9% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✗
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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