Kyoto Sanga FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
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Kyoto Sanga FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima — J. League .
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 games · 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Jul | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jul | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Jul | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jun | Shonan Bellmare | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Jun | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Jul | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Jul | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Jul | Júbilo Iwata | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Jun | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Jun | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #4 |
| 23 | Points | 30 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 32 | Scored | 41 |
| 39 | Conceded | 33 |
| -7 | GD | +8 |
| 1.28 | PPG | 1.67 |
| 44% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts). Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/7
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
5/–
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kyoto Sanga FC
| Rafael Elias | 5 G | 3 A |
| Ryuma Nakano | 2 G | 1 A |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
| Akito Suzuki | 6 G | 2 A |
| Shun Ayukawa | 3 G | 1 A |
| Sebastien Haller | 3 G | 1 A |
| Mutsuki Kato | 2 G | 3 A |
| Shuto Nakano | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Kyōto Sanga FC and Sanfrecce Hiroshima is underway.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Kyōto Sanga FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sanfrecce Hiroshima's shape.
- 15' 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 Rikito Inoue suffering a number of foals already.
- 16' Yuki Nogami is having his name booked by the referee on 16.
- 21' It looks like no one’s ball. Kyōto Sanga FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 26' Kyōto Sanga FC is showing some good football. However, Kyōto 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.
- 31' It looks surprising Kyōto Sanga FC does not make any changes. Shimpei Fukuoka has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 36' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kyōto Sanga FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kyōto Sanga FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Kyoto Sanga FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yuta Toyokawa is hanging Kosuke Taketomi on the field on 46 minute.
- 48' The referee has no hesitation. Tawiah is booked for Kyoto Sanga FC — Yellow card on 48.
- 49' Tawiah was booked on 49.
- 54' Tsukasa Morishima doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 59' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kyōto Sanga FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 64' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Naoto Kamifukumoto made 100 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 65' Another change for Kyoto Sanga FC made on 65 minute. Sota Kawasaki leaves to be changed by Shohei Takeda.
- 70' Yuki Nogami has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 74' Temma Matsuda makes way for Genki Omae at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kyoto Sanga FC.
- 77' The deadlock is broken! Genki Omae gets on the scoresheet on 77 minutes.
- 82' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kyōto Sanga FC and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 85' Sanfrecce Hiroshima ring the changes. Tsukasa Morishima has done his job and it is now time for Kosei Shibasaki to step up.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Origbaajo Ismaila on 90 minutes.
- 90' Kyoto Sanga FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Origbaajo Ismaila is hanging Peter Utaka on the field on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 17
- 7
- 18
- 21
- 5
- 3
- 24
- 9
- 10
- 31
Bench
- 32
- 8
- 23
- 4
- 16
- 39
- 50
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
Starting XI
- 37
- 7
- 19
- 38
- 2
- 10
- 24
- 13
- 4
- 15
- 39
Bench
- 22
- 6
-
30
Kosei Shibasaki ↑ 85'
- 18
-
17
Taishi Matsumoto ↑ 46'
- 27
- 33
Coach
Michael Skibbe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Naoto Arai | 3 |
| Yuta Toyokawa | 2 |
| Taishi Matsumoto | 2 |
| Papagaio | 2 |
| Takumu Kawamura | 2 |
| Yusuke Chajima | 2 |
| Junior Santos | 1 |
| Akito Suzuki | 1 |
Head to Head
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
2022-07-17
Kyoto Sanga FC
1–1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
2022-07-10
Avispa Fukuoka
1–0
Kyoto Sanga FC
L
2022-07-06
Urawa Red Diamonds
2–2
Kyoto Sanga FC
D
2022-07-02
Kyoto Sanga FC
2–1
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
W
2022-06-26
Kyoto Sanga FC
0–1
Shonan Bellmare
L
2022-06-18
Kashima Antlers
1–0
Kyoto Sanga FC
L
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form
2022-07-17
Kyoto Sanga FC
1–1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
2022-07-10
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–1
Shonan Bellmare
D
2022-07-06
Yokohama F.Marinos
3–0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
2022-07-02
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
3–0
Júbilo Iwata
W
2022-06-29
Gamba Osaka
2–0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
2022-06-25
Avispa Fukuoka
1–3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79
Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
I would bet for:
Kyoto Sanga FC or Sanfrecce Hiroshima 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
66%
Kyoto Sanga FC or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
5.9%
0 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
5.1%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC
| Handicap | Kyoto Sanga FC covers | Push | Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

