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Kyoto Sanga FC vs Urawa Red Diamonds, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2022
Kyoto Sanga FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Urawa Red Diamonds
Sat 19 Feb 2022 · 05:00 UTC Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Kyoto Sanga FC vs Urawa Red Diamonds — J. League at Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage.

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

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4
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Kyoto Sanga FC 8 games · Avg 1.9 goals Urawa Red Diamonds
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-19 Kyoto Sanga FC 1–0 Urawa Red Diamonds

Recent Form

Kyoto Sanga FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Feb Urawa Red Diamonds H 1–0 W
Urawa Red Diamonds
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Feb Kyoto Sanga FC A 0–1 L
27 Nov Shimizu S-Pulse H 0–1 L
20 Nov Yokohama F·Marinos H 2–1 W
07 Nov Kashima Antlers A 0–1 L
03 Nov Kawasaki Frontale A 1–1 D
22 Oct Kashiwa Reysol H 5–1 W

Season Stats

Kyoto Sanga FC Urawa Red Diamonds
#8 Position #16
23 Points 25
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 7 / 0 / 11
32 Scored 37
39 Conceded 37
-7 GD +0
1.28 PPG 1.39
44% Win % 39%

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
17% Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
33% Clean Sheets
Urawa Red Diamonds this season

Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts). Urawa Red Diamonds are 16th (25 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
Urawa Red Diamonds
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Kyoto Nishikyogoku stage will turn into a battlefield for Kyoto Sanga FC and Urawa Red Diamonds.
  • 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Takahiro Sekine is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Urawa Red Diamonds.
  • 10' The 27-year-old Atsuki Ito has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alexander Scholz made 225 appearances and scored 20 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kyoto Sanga FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Kyoto Sanga FC in their trying to find a way past Urawa Red Diamonds's compact .
  • 30' Takahiro Akimoto has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 40' It looks surprising Kyoto Sanga FC does not make any changes. Ataru Esaka has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 45' Kyoto Sanga FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 50' Kyoto Sanga FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Urawa Red Diamonds's shape.
  • 55' Urawa Red Diamonds have won 403 goals from 439 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 60' Over 60 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 65' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 70' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 75' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 86' Tomoya Inukai makes way for Alexander Scholz at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Urawa Red Diamonds.
  • 90' Ayumu Ohata gets the nod from Urawa Red Diamonds. He replaces Hiroki Sakai and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.49 Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 Urawa Red Diamonds xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kyoto Sanga FC49% Draw27% Urawa Red Diamonds24%
Actual: Kyoto Sanga FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Urawa Red Diamonds
51%
Kyoto Sanga FC or Urawa Red Diamonds
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kyoto Sanga FC33% Draw48% Urawa Red Diamonds19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC

Handicap Kyoto Sanga FC covers Push Urawa Red Diamonds covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 23% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 15% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
Urawa Red Diamonds keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.