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
0%
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
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Tokyo Verdy
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA as Kyoto Sanga FC face off against Tokyo Verdy in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Kyoto Sanga FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 9' Kazuya Miyahara picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 14' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 19' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kaito Chida, as he is very good at scoring at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 24' 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 Koki Morita suffering a number of foals already.
- 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hiroto Yamami made 403 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 34' Yuan Matsuhashi, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 44' Poor challenge from Yuto Tsunashima. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 49' Tokyo Verdy are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 54' Another change for Kyoto Sanga FC made on 54 minute. Sora Hiraga leaves to be changed by Murilo.
- 59' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kyoto Sanga FC and Tokyo Verdy are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 64' The 27-year-old Taichi Hara has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 66' Goki Yamada gets the nod from Tokyo Verdy. He replaces Itsuki Someno and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' Tokyo Verdy manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kaito Chida is hanging Yuto Tsunashima on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' Over 73 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 77' A tactical swap from Kyoto Sanga FC — Yuto Anzai on, Taiki Hirato off on 77 minutes.
- 80' The crowd applauds Hijiri Onaga as he leaves the pitch. Soma Meshino steps in for Tokyo Verdy.
- 81' Time for substitution for Tokyo Verdy. Kosuke Saito is replaced by Yuta Matsumura.
- 83' Controversy at the stadium! Shinnosuke Fukuda argues furiously but the card stands.
- 88' Yuta Matsumura needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 90' Another substitution for Kyoto Sanga FC to replace Sota Kawasaki by Takuji Yonemoto on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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.