Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga FC, J. League 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga FC — J. League .
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 games · 30 pts (2026/27)
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Hiroyuki Kimura
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Feb | Fagiano Okayama FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Feb | V-Varen Nagasaki | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Dec | Shonan Bellmare | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–5 | L |
| 06 Dec | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | Yokohama FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Kyoto Sanga FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #8 |
| 30 | Points | 23 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 0 / 10 |
| 41 | Scored | 32 |
| 33 | Conceded | 39 |
| +8 | GD | -7 |
| 1.67 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 56% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (30 pts). Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ 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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sanfrecce Hiroshima is hosting Kyoto Sanga FC for another epic battle.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-2 Kyoto Sanga FC.
Lineups
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Naoto Arai | 3 |
| Takumu Kawamura | 2 |
| Yusuke Chajima | 2 |
| Yuta Toyokawa | 2 |
| Taishi Matsumoto | 2 |
| Papagaio | 2 |
| Junior Santos | 1 |
| Akito Suzuki | 1 |
Head to Head
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form
2026-02-27
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–2
Kyoto Sanga FC
L
2026-02-22
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
2026-02-14
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–1
Fagiano Okayama FC
D
2026-02-06
V-Varen Nagasaki
1–3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
2025-12-06
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2–1
Shonan Bellmare
W
2025-11-30
Kawasaki Frontale
1–2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.96
Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kyoto Sanga FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.29
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
72%
Draw or Kyoto Sanga FC
54%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Kyoto Sanga FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 0
5.2%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Sanfrecce Hiroshima
| Handicap | Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers | Push | Kyoto Sanga FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 21% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

