Nagoya Grampus vs Kyoto Sanga FC, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Nagoya Grampus vs Kyoto Sanga FC — J. League at Toyota Stadium.
- Nagoya Grampus 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 May | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 May | FC Tokyo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 May | Gamba Osaka | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 3–2 | W |
| 03 May | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–5 | L |
| 15 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 May | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–3 | L |
| 06 May | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 0–3 | L |
| 03 May | FC Tokyo | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Nagoya Grampus | Kyoto Sanga FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #8 |
| 31 | Points | 23 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 0 / 10 |
| 46 | Scored | 32 |
| 44 | Conceded | 39 |
| +2 | GD | -7 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 56% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season
Nagoya Grampus this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Nagoya Grampus are 3rd (31 pts). Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Nagoya Grampus
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Nagoya Grampus to score. At the same time, Kyoto Sanga FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nagoya Grampus and Kyoto Sanga FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 12' The referee shows Kyoto Sanga FC player a card on 12.
- 17' Kyoto Sanga FC have won 189 goals from 162 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 22' Kennedy Egbus Mikuni is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kyoto Sanga FC tonight.
- 27' Japan international Takumi Miyayoshi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 28' Another change for Nagoya Grampus made on 28 minute. Masahito Ono leaves to be changed by Katsuhiro Nakayama.
- 33' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' Yuta Toyokawa has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 35 minutes.
- 40' Kyoto Sanga FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 45' Kyoto Sanga FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' Takuya Uchida gets the nod from Nagoya Grampus. He replaces Haruki Yoshida and will look to change the dynamic.
- 50' Ryuji Izumi picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 57' Yuya Yamagishi gets the nod from Nagoya Grampus. He replaces Patric and will look to change the dynamic.
- 60' The referee has no hesitation. Takuya Uchida is booked for Nagoya Grampus — card on 60.
- 60' The crowd applauds Yuta Toyokawa as he leaves the pitch. Takumi Miyayoshi steps in for Kyoto Sanga FC.
- 65' It is a cagey affair so far. Nagoya Grampus in their trying to find a way past Kyoto Sanga FC's compact .
- 67' Poor challenge from Takumi Miyayoshi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 72' Taiki Hirato needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 76' Keiya Shiihashi does the damage! The net is bulging and Nagoya Grampus surge ahead!
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Ken Masui. He replaces Ryuji Izumi on 81 minute.
- 82' Sora Hiraga gets the nod from Kyoto Sanga FC. He replaces Taiki Hirato and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' The travelling Kyoto Sanga FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 89' The Kyoto Sanga FC bench stirs into life. Taichi Hara is withdrawn and Ryogo Yamasaki gets his opportunity.
- 90' Nagoya Grampus player sees a card in front of him.
- It finishes all square. Nagoya Grampus and Kyoto Sanga FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Nagoya Grampus Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
18
Kensuke Nagai ↓ Kasper Junker 57'
- 1
- 14
- 15
-
10
Patric ↓ Yuya Yamagishi 57'
-
7
Ryuji Izumi ↓ Ken Masui 81'
-
5
Haruki Yoshida ↓ Takuya Uchida 46'
- 20
- 3
- 41
Bench
-
34
Takuya Uchida ↑ 46'
- 2
- 16
-
17
Ken Masui ↑ 81'
-
27
Katsuhiro Nakayama ↑ 28'
-
77
Kasper Junker ↑ 57'
-
11
Yuya Yamagishi ↑ 57'
Coach
Kenta Hasegawa
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Taichi Hara ↓ Ryogo Yamasaki 89'
- 2
- 18
- 19
- 23
-
39
Taiki Hirato ↓ Sora Hiraga 82'
- 24
- 3
- 7
- 44
- 94
Bench
-
13
Takumi Miyayoshi ↑ 60'
-
11
Ryogo Yamasaki ↑ 89'
- 50
- 10
- 26
- 20
-
31
Sora Hiraga ↑ 82'
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuya Yamagishi | 3 |
| Patric | 2 |
| Papagaio | 2 |
| Mateus | 2 |
| Patric | 1 |
| Yuta Toyokawa | 1 |
| Ryogo Yamasaki | 1 |
| Marco Tulio | 1 |
Head to Head
Nagoya Grampus Form
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.15
Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Nagoya Grampus or Draw
75%
Draw or Kyoto Sanga FC
47%
Nagoya Grampus or Kyoto Sanga FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kyoto Sanga FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
3 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
3.4%
4 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus
| Handicap | Nagoya Grampus covers | Push | Kyoto Sanga FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 16% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 20% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

