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 (2026/26)
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 games · 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Jubilo 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
17%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
22%
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
1/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/6
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
5/–
61-75
3/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Kyoto Sanga FC and Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kyoto Sanga FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' The travelling Sanfrecce Hiroshima supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' 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.
- 16' Yuki Nogami was booked on 16.
- 21' Kyoto Sanga FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 26' Kyoto Sanga FC have won 189 goals from 162 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 31' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 41' Sanfrecce Hiroshima fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' Kosuke Taketomi makes way for Yuta Toyokawa at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kyoto Sanga FC.
- 48' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Tawiah.
- 49' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Tawiah.
- 54' Goal! Tsukasa Morishima scores his 26 goal in 335 matches.
- 59' Kosuke Taketomi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kyoto Sanga FC tonight.
- 64' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Skibbe might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 65' Sota Kawasaki makes way for Shohei Takeda at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kyoto Sanga FC.
- 70' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 74' Kyoto Sanga FC ring the changes. Temma Matsuda has done his job and it is now time for Genki Omae to step up.
- 77' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Genki Omae makes it 1-1.
- 82' Kyoto Sanga FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sanfrecce Hiroshima backline.
- 85' The whistle greets Tsukasa Morishima as he departs to be replaced by Kosei Shibasaki.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Origbaajo Ismaila. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Fresh legs for Kyoto Sanga FC! Origbaajo Ismaila comes on to replace Peter Utaka.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Takumu Kawamura | 2 |
| Yusuke Chajima | 2 |
| Yuta Toyokawa | 2 |
| Taishi Matsumoto | 2 |
| Papagaio | 2 |
| Genki Omae | 1 |
| Sho Sasaki | 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
Jubilo 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.

