Kyoto Sanga FC vs Fagiano Okayama FC, J. League 2026 REGULAR SEASON
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Kyoto Sanga FC vs Fagiano Okayama FC — J. League at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA.
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
- Fagiano Okayama FC 18 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Hayato Shimizu
- Assistant 1 Naoya Okawa
- Assistant 2 Ryo Nakazawa
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Fagiano Okayama FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 04 Apr | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Mar | Nagoya Grampus | H | 6–5 | W |
| 18 Mar | V-Varen Nagasaki | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Mar | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Fagiano Okayama FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 05 Apr | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–4 | L |
| 21 Mar | V-Varen Nagasaki | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Mar | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Mar | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Mar | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Fagiano Okayama FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #6 |
| 23 | Points | 26 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 8 / 0 / 10 |
| 32 | Scored | 41 |
| 39 | Conceded | 46 |
| -7 | GD | -5 |
| 1.28 | PPG | 1.44 |
| 44% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
100%
Clean Sheets
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts). Fagiano Okayama FC are 6th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fagiano Okayama FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA as Kyoto Sanga FC face off against Fagiano Okayama FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kyoto Sanga FC that had 162 games and scored 189 goals.
- 12' Brilliant from the ! Negueba makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 12.
- 13' Negueba is having his name booked by the referee on 13.
- 18' Fagiano Okayama FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yugo Tatsuta is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fagiano Okayama FC.
- 31' Takaya Kimura adds to his 3 season tally! Fagiano Okayama FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 36' 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 Kosuke Shirai suffering a number of foals already.
- 41' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gakuji Ota made 162 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' Japan international Kyo Sato has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 50' Kyo Sato has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 53' Goal! Joao Pedro Mendes scores his 3 goal in 172 matches.
- 56' The Japan Yoshinori Suzuki breaks the deadlock on 56 minutes. 4-1!
- 61' The crowd applauds Yuta Kamiya as he leaves the pitch. Kosei Ogura steps in for Fagiano Okayama FC.
- 64' Kyoto Sanga FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 69' Sung-jun Yoon has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 162 appearances.
- 70' Masaya Okugawa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fuchi Honda on 70 minute.
- 71' A tactical swap from Fagiano Okayama FC — Noah Browne on, Takaya Kimura off on 71 minutes.
- 76' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 77' Another change for Kyoto Sanga FC made on 77 minute. Taiki Hirato leaves to be changed by Ryuma Nakano.
- 82' Fagiano Okayama FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 85' Shogo Asada is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
- 87' Kyoto Sanga FC ring the changes. Marco Tulio has done his job and it is now time for David da Silva to step up.
- 88' Kyoto Sanga FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Takuji Yonemoto is hanging Negueba on the field on 88 minute.
- The points are shared — Kyoto Sanga FC 5-1 Fagiano Okayama FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 11
- 2
- 39
- 50
- 99
- 34
- 6
- 44
- 1
- 25
- 17
Bench
- 7
- 8
- 21
- 16
- 77
- 3
- 48
- 19
- 40
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 18
- 51
- 48
-
8
Ataru Esaka ↓ Kota Kawano 77'
-
28
Masaya Matsumoto ↓ Werik 61'
-
33
Yuta Kamiya ↓ Kosei Ogura 61'
- 41
-
27
Takaya Kimura ↓ Noah Browne 71'
-
99
Lucao ↓ Kazunari Ichimi 71'
- 4
- 52
Bench
- 1
-
22
Kazunari Ichimi ↑ 71'
- 6
-
98
Werik ↑ 61'
- 26
-
5
Kosei Ogura ↑ 61'
-
45
Noah Browne ↑ 71'
- 3
-
40
Kota Kawano ↑ 77'
Coach
Takashi Kiyama
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Papagaio | 2 |
| Joao Pedro Mendes | 2 |
| Takaya Kimura | 2 |
| Daichi Tagami | 1 |
| Masaya Okugawa | 1 |
| Taichi Hara | 1 |
| Ryuma Nakano | 1 |
| Yoshinori Suzuki | 1 |
Head to Head
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
Fagiano Okayama FC Form
2026-04-11
Kyoto Sanga FC
5–1
Fagiano Okayama FC
L
2026-04-05
Fagiano Okayama FC
1–4
Vissel Kobe
L
2026-03-21
Fagiano Okayama FC
0–1
V-Varen Nagasaki
L
2026-03-18
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–2
Fagiano Okayama FC
W
2026-03-14
Shimizu S-Pulse
2–3
Fagiano Okayama FC
W
2026-03-08
Fagiano Okayama FC
1–0
Kyoto Sanga FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.89
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.98
Fagiano Okayama FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 85% + Both teams to score 80%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kyoto Sanga FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 2.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 3.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 4.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
Double Chance
Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Fagiano Okayama FC
46%
Kyoto Sanga FC or Fagiano Okayama FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kyoto Sanga FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
6%
3 – 2
5.8%
1 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
4.4%
4 – 1
4.3%
4 – 2
4.2%
2 – 3
4%
3 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.4%
3 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC
| Handicap | Kyoto Sanga FC covers | Push | Fagiano Okayama FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 16% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 18% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 12% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Fagiano Okayama FC keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

