Kyoto Sanga FC vs Kawasaki Frontale, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON
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Kyoto Sanga FC vs Kawasaki Frontale — J. League at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage.
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
- Kawasaki Frontale 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Yoshiro Imamura
- Assistant 1 Takeshi Asada
- Assistant 2 Masaki Abe (Japan)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Apr | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Apr | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Apr | Gamba Osaka | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Apr | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 4–3 | W |
Season Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Kawasaki Frontale | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #14 |
| 23 | Points | 28 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 32 | Scored | 38 |
| 39 | Conceded | 40 |
| -7 | GD | -2 |
| 1.28 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 44% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
Kawasaki Frontale this season
Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts). Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (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
Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Kyoto Sanga FC launch into their encounter with Kawasaki Frontale.
- 5' Kyoto Sanga FC are deployed in a 4-1-2-3 today, looking to exploit space against Kawasaki Frontale's 4-1-2-3 shape.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 12' A moment of madness from Kota Takai on 12 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Kawasaki Frontale will be frustrated.
- 13' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kota Takai on 13.
- 18' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 23' It’s high time Toru Oniki made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 27' It’s a booking for Kawasaki Frontale player. Joao Schmidt gets a Yellow card.
- 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' named a 4-1-2-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-1-2-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 42' The travelling Kawasaki Frontale supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' The Kyoto Sanga FC bench stirs into life. Kosuke Kinoshita is withdrawn and Shimpei Fukuoka gets his opportunity.
- 51' Kyoto Sanga FC currently sit 11 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 53' Kawasaki Frontale receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 53.
- 57' The crowd applauds Ryogo Yamasaki as he leaves the pitch. Patric steps in for Kyoto Sanga FC.
- 62' Kyoto Sanga FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kawasaki Frontale backline.
- 67' Tatsuki Seko makes way for Ryota Ohshima at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kawasaki Frontale.
- 69' Kyoto Sanga FC ring the changes. Yuta Toyokawa has done his job and it is now time for Paulinho to step up.
- 70' A tactical swap from Kyoto Sanga FC — Osamu Henry Iyoha on, Temma Matsuda off on 70 minutes.
- 73' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Paulinho makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 74' The Kawasaki Frontale manager makes a substitution. Kyohei Noborizato departs to be replaced by Takuma Ominami.
- 75' Takuma Ominami is replacing Kyohei Noborizato for the Kawasaki Frontale side.
- 80' Yu Kobayashi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Taisei Miyashiro on 80 minute.
- 85' Over 85 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 89' Naoto Misawa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kosuke Kinoshita at the 89 minute mark.
- 90' What composure from Yu Kobayashi! The Japan international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 90' Kawasaki Frontale receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Kyoto Sanga FC.
Lineups
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
4-1-2-3Starting XI
- 14
- 18
- 11
- 23
- 17
- 39
- 3
- 7
- 1
- 44
- 4
Bench
- 47
- 9
- 8
- 47
- 10
- 26
- 24
- 33
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
Kawasaki Frontale Lineups
4-1-2-3Starting XI
- 6
- 7
- 2
-
41
Akihiro Ienaga ↓ Shin Yamada 74'
- 14
- 13
-
33
Taisei Miyashiro ↓ Yu Kobayashi 80'
- 99
-
16
Tatsuki Seko ↓ Ryota Oshima 67'
-
17
Daiya Tono ↓ Marcinho 67'
- 29
Bench
-
10
Ryota Ohshima ↑ 67'
-
11
Yu Kobayashi ↑ 80'
- 1
-
3
Takuma Ominami ↑ 75'
-
23
Marcinho ↑ 67'
- 8
-
20
Shin Yamada ↑ 74'
- 1
-
10
Ryota Oshima ↑ 67'
Coach
Toru Oniki
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Shogo Taniguchi | 2 |
| Marcinho | 2 |
| Shinnosuke Fukuda | 2 |
| Paulinho | 2 |
| Yuta Toyokawa | 2 |
| Yu Kobayashi | 2 |
| Asahi Sasaki | 2 |
| Yasuto Wakizaka | 1 |
Head to Head
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
Kawasaki Frontale Form
2023-05-03
Kyoto Sanga FC
0–1
Kawasaki Frontale
W
2023-04-29
Avispa Fukuoka
1–3
Kawasaki Frontale
W
2023-04-23
Kawasaki Frontale
1–1
Urawa Red Diamonds
D
2023-04-15
Kawasaki Frontale
1–2
Nagoya Grampus
L
2023-04-09
Gamba Osaka
2–0
Kawasaki Frontale
L
2023-04-01
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
3–4
Kawasaki Frontale
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87
Kawasaki Frontale xG
I would bet for:
Kyoto Sanga FC or Kawasaki Frontale 75% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kawasaki Frontale win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Kawasaki Frontale
69%
Kyoto Sanga FC or Kawasaki Frontale
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 0
4.8%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC
| Handicap | Kyoto Sanga FC covers | Push | Kawasaki Frontale covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 20% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.