Kyoto Sanga FC vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
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Kyoto Sanga FC vs Gamba Osaka — J. League at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA.
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 pts (2026/26)
- Gamba Osaka 18 games · 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Gamba Osaka | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Sep | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Aug | FC Tōkyō | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 5–3 | W |
| 12 Aug | Albirex Niigata | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | Nagoya Grampus | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Aug | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | Vissel Kobe | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Aug | FC Tōkyō | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #5 |
| 23 | Points | 28 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 32 | Scored | 61 |
| 39 | Conceded | 53 |
| -7 | GD | +8 |
| 1.28 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 44% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts). Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Gamba Osaka
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Gamba Osaka get us underway at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kyoto Sanga FC and Gamba Osaka are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kyoto Sanga FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' Kyoto Sanga FC is showing some good football. However, Kyoto Sanga FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' GOAL! Kota Yamada scores on 20. Assisted by Ryoya Yamashita
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Papagaio, as he is very good at scoring at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA with 11 goals in the last 9 games.
- 27' GOAL! Papagaio fires home to make it 1-1!
- 32' With 0 assists to his name this season, Taiki Hirato is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kyoto Sanga FC.
- 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 42' Kyoto Sanga FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gamba Osaka backline.
- 43' It’s a booking for Gamba Osaka player. Welton gets a card.
- 46' Kyoto Sanga FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yuto Misao is hanging Kyo Sato on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yuto Misao on 54.
- 59' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 60' Sensational shot from Papagaio. Kyoto Sanga FC is back in the lead.
- 65' Shinnosuke Fukuda picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 70' 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.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Takuji Yonemoto. He replaces Taiki Hirato on 71 minute.
- 73' It is a substitution in Gamba Osaka team. Kota Yamada is replaced by Isa Sakamoto on 73 minute.
- 77' Fresh legs for Kyoto Sanga FC! Yuta Toyokawa comes on to replace Papagaio.
- 82' A change in the Gamba Osaka ranks — Rin Mito exits the field as Shu Kurata enters on 82.
- 87' Goal! Shinnosuke Nakatani scores his 20 goal in 439 matches.
- 89' Kyoto Sanga FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 89.
- 90' Marco Tulio makes way for Lucas Oliveira at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kyoto Sanga FC.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 99
- 14
- 2
- 39
- 50
- 24
- 7
- 44
- 10
- 94
Bench
- 37
- 77
- 6
- 19
- 23
- 96
- 26
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
Gamba Osaka Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Takashi Usami ↓ Yuya Fukuda 90'
-
9
Kota Yamada ↓ Isa Sakamoto 73'
- 20
- 4
- 22
-
17
Ryoya Yamashita ↓ Juan Alano 82'
- 2
- 15
- 16
-
27
Rin Mito ↓ Shu Kurata 82'
- 97
Bench
-
47
Juan Alano ↑ 82'
-
10
Shu Kurata ↑ 82'
-
14
Yuya Fukuda ↑ 90'
- 24
- 25
- 33
-
13
Isa Sakamoto ↑ 73'
Coach
Dani Poyatos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Deniz Hummet | 2 |
| Papagaio | 2 |
| Ryotaro Meshino | 2 |
| Marco Tulio | 2 |
| Yuta Toyokawa | 1 |
| Shinnosuke Fukuda | 1 |
| Yuya Fukuda | 1 |
| Harumi Minamino | 1 |
Head to Head
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.23
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.27
Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 79%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 4.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
Double Chance
Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
57%
Kyoto Sanga FC or Gamba Osaka
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 3
5.1%
3 – 2
5%
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 3
3.8%
0 – 2
3%
2 – 4
2.9%
2 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC
| Handicap | Kyoto Sanga FC covers | Push | Gamba Osaka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 12% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 16% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 17% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 12% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.