Saturday , 15 August 2026

Kyoto Sanga FC vs FC Tokyo, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Kyoto Sanga FC
3 – 0
Full Time
FC Tokyo
Sat 31 May 2025 · 10:00 UTC Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 30' Keigo Higashi

Overview

Match Preview

Kyoto Sanga FC vs FC Tokyo — J. League at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA.

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
4
Kyoto Sanga FC 8 games · Avg 2.5 goals FC Tokyo
Last 5 meetings
2025-05-31 Kyoto Sanga FC 3–0 FC Tokyo 2024-08-24 Kyoto Sanga FC 3–0 FC Tokyo 2024-05-03 FC Tokyo 2–1 Kyoto Sanga FC 2023-08-12 FC Tokyo 2–0 Kyoto Sanga FC 2023-03-04 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 FC Tokyo

Recent Form

Kyoto Sanga FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 May FC Tokyo H 3–0 W
25 May Tokyo Verdy A 0–1 L
17 May Yokohama F.Marinos A 3–0 W
11 May Nagoya Grampus H 1–1 D
07 May FC Machida Zelvia A 2–1 W
03 May Cerezo Osaka FC H 2–3 L
FC Tokyo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 May Kyoto Sanga FC A 0–3 L
25 May Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 0–3 L
17 May Urawa Red Diamonds A 2–3 L
10 May Vissel Kobe H 1–0 W
03 May Albirex Niigata A 3–2 W
29 Apr Shimizu S-Pulse H 0–2 L

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

13% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
0% 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
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA as Kyoto Sanga FC face off against FC Tōkyō in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Kento Hashimoto has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' With 1 assists to his name this season, Go Hatano is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kyoto Sanga FC.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' Japan international Sota Kawasaki has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' Kyoto Sanga FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' Poor challenge from Keigo Higashi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 32' What a moment for Sota Kawasaki! That strike on 32 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 42' Shun Nagasawa has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 47' Supporters expect more eagerness from Soma Anzai, as he is very good at scoring at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 52' It is a cagey affair so far. Kyoto Sanga FC in their trying to find a way past FC Tōkyō's compact .
  • 57' A tactical swap from Kyoto Sanga FC — Temma Matsuda on, Sora Hiraga off on 57 minutes.
  • 62' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kyoto Sanga FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 66' Shohei Takeda is ready to make an impact after coming on for Takuji Yonemoto at the 66 minute mark.
  • 70' The Japan Shohei Takeda breaks the deadlock on 70 minutes. 2-0!
  • 72' The FC Tokyo bench stirs into life. Kota Tawaratsumida is withdrawn and Teruhito Nakagawa gets his opportunity.
  • 75' What a moment for Masaya Okugawa! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 78' Kento Hashimoto gets the nod from FC Tokyo. He replaces Keigo Higashi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 83' Leon Nozawa needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 85' The whistle greets Shun Nagasawa as he departs to be replaced by Shogo Asada.
  • 87' A tactical swap from FC Tokyo — Yuto Nagatomo on, Yasuki Kimoto off on 87 minutes.
  • FC Tōkyō will have plenty to reflect on. Kyoto Sanga FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kwi-Jea Cho

FC Tokyo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rikizo Matsuhashi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Papagaio 4
Sota Kawasaki 2
Diego Oliveira 2
Adailton 1
Yoshinori Suzuki 1
Leandro 1
Keigo Higashi 1
Patric 1

Head to Head

2025-05-31 Kyoto Sanga FC 3–0 FC Tokyo 2024-08-24 Kyoto Sanga FC 3–0 FC Tokyo 2024-05-03 FC Tokyo 2–1 Kyoto Sanga FC 2023-08-12 FC Tokyo 2–0 Kyoto Sanga FC 2023-03-04 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–0 FC Tokyo

Kyoto Sanga FC Form

2025-05-31 Kyoto Sanga FC 3–0 FC Tokyo W 2025-05-25 Tokyo Verdy 1–0 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2025-05-17 Yokohama F.Marinos 0–3 Kyoto Sanga FC W 2025-05-11 Kyoto Sanga FC 1–1 Nagoya Grampus D 2025-05-07 FC Machida Zelvia 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC W 2025-05-03 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–3 Cerezo Osaka FC L

FC Tokyo Form

2025-05-31 Kyoto Sanga FC 3–0 FC Tokyo L 2025-05-25 FC Tokyo 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2025-05-17 Urawa Red Diamonds 3–2 FC Tokyo L 2025-05-10 FC Tokyo 1–0 Vissel Kobe W 2025-05-03 Albirex Niigata 2–3 FC Tokyo W 2025-04-29 FC Tokyo 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.25 Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99 FC Tokyo xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kyoto Sanga FC48% Draw21% FC Tokyo31%
Actual: Kyoto Sanga FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.24
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 78%
22%
± 3.5 60%
40%
± 4.5 41%
59%

Double Chance

Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
70%
Draw or FC Tokyo
52%
Kyoto Sanga FC or FC Tokyo
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kyoto Sanga FC35% Draw37% FC Tokyo28%
Actual: Kyoto Sanga FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–0 not predicted
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
7.2%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.3%
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 2
5.1%
2 – 3
4.6%
1 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
3.8%
3 – 3
3.4%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC

Handicap Kyoto Sanga FC covers Push FC Tokyo covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 13% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 18% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 16% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 10% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✗
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

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