Kyoto Sanga FC vs Tokyo Verdy, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kyoto Sanga FC vs Tokyo Verdy — J. League at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA.
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 pts (2026/26)
- Tokyo Verdy 18 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
17%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
22%
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
1/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/6
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Tokyo Verdy
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/3
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA that hosts another battle between Kyoto Sanga FC and Tokyo Verdy.
- 5' Japan international Kazuya Miyahara has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 9' The referee has no hesitation. Kazuya Miyahara is booked for Tokyo Verdy — card on 9.
- 14' Kyoto Sanga FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 19' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Tokyo Verdy that had 95 games and scored 82 goals.
- 24' Tokyo Verdy come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 29' Taiki Hirato is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Tokyo Verdy so far.
- 34' Sora Hiraga, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 39' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kyoto Sanga FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 44' That looks like a foul for a card for Yuto Tsunashima.
- 49' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 54' Murilo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sora Hiraga at the 54 minute mark.
- 59' Kyoto Sanga FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 64' Yuto Tsunashima has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 95 appearances.
- 66' A tactical swap from Tokyo Verdy — Goki Yamada on, Itsuki Someno off on 66 minutes.
- 68' Fresh legs for Tokyo Verdy! Kaito Chida comes on to replace Yuto Tsunashima.
- 73' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 77' Kyoto Sanga FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yuto Anzai is hanging Taiki Hirato on the field on 77 minute.
- 80' Tokyo Verdy ring the changes. Hijiri Onaga has done his job and it is now time for Soma Meshino to step up.
- 81' Yuta Matsumura is replacing Kosuke Saito for the Tokyo Verdy side.
- 83' The referee calls foul for Shinnosuke Fukuda. He receives a card.
- 88' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' The Kyoto Sanga FC manager makes a substitution. Sota Kawasaki departs to be replaced by Takuji Yonemoto.
- 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.