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 (2026/27)
- Gamba Osaka 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Gamba Osaka | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Sep | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Aug | FC Tokyo | 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 Tokyo | 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
0%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
0%
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
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Gamba Osaka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA. Kyoto Sanga FC are looking to make home advantage count against Gamba Osaka.
- 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' Kyoto Sanga FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gamba Osaka backline.
- 15' Kyoto Sanga FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 20' GOAL! Kota Yamada scores on 20. Assisted by Ryoya Yamashita
- 25' Kyoto Sanga FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 27' Papagaio makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Kyoto Sanga FC are in front.
- 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 42' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 43' It’s gonna be a card for Welton.
- 46' Kyo Sato makes way for Yuto Misao at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kyoto Sanga FC.
- 51' Juan Alano has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 333 appearances.
- 54' Yuto Misao catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 54.
- 59' 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.
- 60' Papagaio does the damage! The net is bulging and Kyoto Sanga FC surge ahead!
- 65' Shinnosuke Fukuda catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 65.
- 70' Takeru Kishimoto is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gamba Osaka tonight.
- 71' A tactical swap from Kyoto Sanga FC — Takuji Yonemoto on, Taiki Hirato off on 71 minutes.
- 73' Fresh legs for Gamba Osaka! Isa Sakamoto comes on to replace Kota Yamada.
- 77' Time for substitution for Kyoto Sanga FC. Papagaio is replaced by Yuta Toyokawa.
- 82' Shu Kurata is replacing Rin Mito for the Gamba Osaka side.
- 87' Shinnosuke Nakatani doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 89' Poor challenge from Yoshinori Suzuki. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Lucas Oliveira. He replaces Marco Tulio on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
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 |
|---|---|
| Papagaio | 2 |
| Ryotaro Meshino | 2 |
| Marco Tulio | 2 |
| Deniz Hummet | 2 |
| Peter Utaka | 1 |
| Takashi Usami | 1 |
| Genki Omae | 1 |
| Takuji Yonemoto | 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.

