Thursday , 2 July 2026

Nagoya Grampus vs Kyoto Sanga FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Nagoya Grampus
1 – 2
Full Time
Kyoto Sanga FC
Sun 10 Aug 2025 · 10:00 UTC Toyota Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Yuya Yamagishi 7' Y
Y 45' Taiki Hirato
Tsukasa Morishima 45' Y
Y 75' Shimpei Fukuoka

Overview

Match Preview

Nagoya Grampus vs Kyoto Sanga FC — J. League at Toyota Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Takuto Okabe

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

2
4
4
Nagoya Grampus 10 games · Avg 3.4 goals Kyoto Sanga FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-08-10 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC 2025-05-11 Kyoto Sanga FC 1–1 Nagoya Grampus 2024-08-07 Kyoto Sanga FC 3–2 Nagoya Grampus 2024-05-26 Nagoya Grampus 1–1 Kyoto Sanga FC 2023-07-16 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–1 Nagoya Grampus

Recent Form

Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Aug Kyoto Sanga FC H 1–2 L
20 Jul Yokohama F·Marinos A 0–3 L
05 Jul Tokyo Verdy H 0–0 D
28 Jun Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 2–1 W
21 Jun Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–1 D
15 Jun Vissel Kobe A 1–2 L
Kyoto Sanga FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Aug Nagoya Grampus A 2–1 W
21 Jul Avispa Fukuoka A 2–2 D
05 Jul Albirex Niigata H 2–1 W
28 Jun Gamba Osaka H 3–1 W
21 Jun Kashiwa Reysol A 3–3 D
31 May FC Tōkyō H 3–0 W

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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season
17% Clean Sheets
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
2/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
3/1
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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

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' Kyoto Sanga FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 7' That looks like a foul for a card for Yuya Yamagishi.
  • 12' Kyoto Sanga FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 17' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kwi-Jea Cho will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 22' Yuya Yamagishi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 41 goals in his last 200 appearances.
  • 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Nagoya Grampus and Kyoto Sanga FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 32' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 37' The 27-year-old Taichi Hara has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 42' The home supporters are growing impatient. Nagoya Grampus must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Taiki Hirato.
  • 50' Kyoto Sanga FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 53' Leo Gomes gets the nod from Kyoto Sanga FC. He replaces Shohei Takeda and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 62' A stunning finish from Kasper Junker — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 66' The crowd applauds Taiki Hirato as he leaves the pitch. Ryuma Nakano steps in for Kyoto Sanga FC.
  • 70' Papagaio is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Keiya Shiihashi. He replaces Tsukasa Morishima on 74 minute.
  • 75' Controversy at the stadium! Shimpei Fukuoka argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 80' It is a cagey affair so far. Nagoya Grampus in their trying to find a way past Kyoto Sanga FC's compact .
  • 81' Nagoya Grampus ring the changes. Soichiro Mori has done his job and it is now time for Yuki Nogami to step up.
  • 82' The Japan Shinnosuke Fukuda breaks the deadlock on 82 minutes. 1-2!
  • 83' Time for substitution for Nagoya Grampus. Katsuhiro Nakayama is replaced by Ryosuke Yamanaka.
  • 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Kyoto Sanga FC team. Papagaio is replaced by Shun Nagasawa on 90 minute.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Nagoya Grampus 1-2 Kyoto Sanga FC.

Lineups

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Hasegawa

Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kwi-Jea Cho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yuya Yamagishi 3
Mateus 2
Patric 2
Papagaio 2
Taichi Hara 1
Peter Utaka 1
Sho Inagaki 1
Shohei Takeda 1

Head to Head

2025-08-10 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC 2025-05-11 Kyoto Sanga FC 1–1 Nagoya Grampus 2024-08-07 Kyoto Sanga FC 3–2 Nagoya Grampus 2024-05-26 Nagoya Grampus 1–1 Kyoto Sanga FC 2023-07-16 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–1 Nagoya Grampus

Nagoya Grampus Form

2025-08-10 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2025-07-20 Yokohama F·Marinos 3–0 Nagoya Grampus L 2025-07-05 Nagoya Grampus 0–0 Tokyo Verdy D 2025-06-28 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–2 Nagoya Grampus W 2025-06-21 Nagoya Grampus 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2025-06-15 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Nagoya Grampus L

Kyoto Sanga FC Form

2025-08-10 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC W 2025-07-21 Avispa Fukuoka 2–2 Kyoto Sanga FC D 2025-07-05 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–1 Albirex Niigata W 2025-06-28 Kyoto Sanga FC 3–1 Gamba Osaka W 2025-06-21 Kashiwa Reysol 3–3 Kyoto Sanga FC D 2025-05-31 Kyoto Sanga FC 3–0 FC Tōkyō W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.1 Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85 Kyoto Sanga FC xG
I would bet for: Nagoya Grampus or Kyoto Sanga FC 77% + Over 2.5 goals 74%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Nagoya Grampus39% Draw23% Kyoto Sanga FC38%
Actual: Kyoto Sanga FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes73% 0% No27%
Avg goals/match: 3.95
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 74%
26%
± 3.5 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

Nagoya Grampus or Draw
63%
Draw or Kyoto Sanga FC
61%
Nagoya Grampus or Kyoto Sanga FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Nagoya Grampus34% Draw38% Kyoto Sanga FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
1 – 0
3.6%
0 – 2
3.4%
0 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus

Handicap Nagoya Grampus covers Push Kyoto Sanga FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 13% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 18% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 16% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 10% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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