Kyoto Sanga FC vs Tokyo Verdy, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
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Kyoto Sanga FC vs Tokyo Verdy — J. League at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA.
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
- Tokyo Verdy 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Shu Kawamata (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Tokyo Verdy | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Nov | FC Machida Zelvia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Nov | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 4–5 | L |
| 10 Nov | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Oct | Albirex Niigata | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Oct | Shonan Bellmare | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Tokyo Verdy | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #15 |
| 23 | Points | 28 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 32 | Scored | 29 |
| 39 | Conceded | 32 |
| -7 | GD | -3 |
| 1.28 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 44% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season
Tokyo Verdy this season
Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts). Tokyo Verdy are 15th (28 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
Tokyo Verdy
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/3
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kyoto Sanga FC
| Rafael Elias | 5 G | 3 A |
| Ryuma Nakano | 2 G | 1 A |
Tokyo Verdy
| Naoki Hayashi | 2 G |
| Shuhei Mizoguchi | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Kyoto Sanga FC to score. At the same time, Tokyo Verdy does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kyoto Sanga FC and Tokyo Verdy are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 9' Tokyo Verdy receives a card for a hard tackle on 9.
- 14' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kyoto Sanga FC and Tokyo Verdy are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 19' Japan international Yuta Matsumura has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 24' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 29' Kyoto Sanga FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Tokyo Verdy backline.
- 34' Supporters expect more eagerness from Naoki Hayashi, as he is very good at scoring at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' Yuto Tsunashima was booked on 44.
- 49' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 54' The Kyoto Sanga FC manager makes a substitution. Sora Hiraga departs to be replaced by Murilo.
- 59' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 64' Kyoto Sanga FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 64.
- 66' Fresh legs for Tokyo Verdy! Goki Yamada comes on to replace Itsuki Someno.
- 68' Tokyo Verdy make a change. Yuto Tsunashima trudges off to be replaced by Kaito Chida on 68 minutes.
- 73' Kyoto Sanga FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Tokyo Verdy's shape.
- 77' Time for substitution for Kyoto Sanga FC. Taiki Hirato is replaced by Yuto Anzai.
- 80' The crowd applauds Hijiri Onaga as he leaves the pitch. Soma Meshino steps in for Tokyo Verdy.
- 81' The whistle greets Kosuke Saito as he departs to be replaced by Yuta Matsumura.
- 83' The referee calls foul for Shinnosuke Fukuda. He receives a card.
- 88' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 90' Takuji Yonemoto gets the nod from Kyoto Sanga FC. He replaces Sota Kawasaki and will look to change the dynamic.
- The points are shared — Kyoto Sanga FC 0-0 Tokyo Verdy. Honours even.
Lineups
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 14
- 2
- 39
- 50
- 24
- 7
- 44
- 10
- 26
- 31
Bench
- 37
- 77
- 88
- 20
- 48
- 5
- 17
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
Tokyo Verdy Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Hijiri Onaga ↓ Soma Meshino 80'
- 6
- 7
-
8
Kosuke Saito ↓ Yuta Matsumura 81'
-
9
Itsuki Someno ↓ Goki Yamada 66'
- 1
- 4
-
11
Hiroto Yamami ↓ Yuan Matsuhashi 66'
- 3
- 10
-
23
Yuto Tsunashima ↓ Kaito Chida 68'
Bench
-
47
Yuta Matsumura ↑ 81'
-
33
Yuan Matsuhashi ↑ 66'
- 21
-
15
Kaito Chida ↑ 68'
-
28
Soma Meshino ↑ 80'
- 17
-
27
Goki Yamada ↑ 66'
Coach
Hiroshi Jofuku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Itsuki Someno | 2 |
| Taichi Hara | 1 |
| Yuta Toyokawa | 1 |
| Yuta Arai | 1 |
| Papagaio | 1 |
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Tokyo Verdy xG
I would bet for:
Kyoto Sanga FC or Tokyo Verdy 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Tokyo Verdy
62%
Kyoto Sanga FC or Tokyo Verdy
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
10.6%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.8%
0 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC
| Handicap | Kyoto Sanga FC covers | Push | Tokyo Verdy covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Tokyo Verdy keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.