Tōkyō Verdy vs Kyōto Sanga FC, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Tōkyō Verdy vs Kyōto Sanga FC — J. League at Ajinomoto Stadium.
- Tōkyō Verdy 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Kyōto 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 | Kyōto 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 | Tōkyō 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Kyōto Sanga FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Mar | Albirex Niigata | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Mar | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Mar | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Feb | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Júbilo Iwata | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Tōkyō Verdy | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Mar | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Feb | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Dec | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Tōkyō Verdy | Kyōto Sanga FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #8 |
| 28 | Points | 23 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 0 / 10 |
| 29 | Scored | 32 |
| 32 | Conceded | 39 |
| -3 | GD | -7 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 56% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Tōkyō Verdy this season
Tōkyō Verdy this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kyōto Sanga FC this season
Kyōto Sanga FC this season
Tōkyō Verdy are 15th (28 pts). Kyōto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Tōkyō Verdy
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kyōto Sanga FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Kyoto Sanga FC gets underway.
- 5' Tokyo Verdy currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Tokyo Verdy must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 22' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yuta Toyokawa makes it 0-1.
- 26' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Taichi Hara makes it 0-2.
- 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Temma Matsuda on 27.
- 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Goki Yamada, as he is very good at scoring at Ajinomoto Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' A change in the Tokyo Verdy ranks — Goki Yamada exits the field as Tetsuyuki Inami enters on 46.
- 49' Shinnosuke Fukuda was booked on 49.
- 54' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Hiroshi Jofuku will be considering his options from the bench.
- 59' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Koki Morita made 95 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 61' Takumi Miyayoshi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuta Toyokawa on 61 minute.
- 62' The referee calls foul for Kyo Sato. He receives a card.
- 67' Over 67 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 69' Tokyo Verdy receives a card for a hard tackle on 69.
- 74' The Kyoto Sanga FC bench stirs into life. Marco Tulio is withdrawn and Shimpei Fukuoka gets his opportunity.
- 76' The whistle greets Yuan Matsuhashi as he departs to be replaced by Yuto Tsunashima.
- 80' GOAL! Itsuki Someno fires home to make it 1-2!
- 85' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 88' It’s a booking for Tokyo Verdy player. Koki Morita gets a card.
- 89' The crowd applauds Temma Matsuda as he leaves the pitch. Yuto Misao steps in for Kyoto Sanga FC.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Tōkyō Verdy Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 6
- 7
- 9
- 1
- 33
- 2
- 4
- 3
- 10
- 27
Bench
- 8
- 21
- 11
- 13
- 28
- 17
- 23
Coach
Hiroshi Jofuku
Kyōto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Marco Tulio ↓ Shimpei Fukuoka 74'
-
14
Taichi Hara ↓ Ryogo Yamasaki 89'
- 2
-
18
Temma Matsuda ↓ Yuto Misao 89'
- 23
- 24
- 3
- 7
- 16
- 44
- 94
Bench
- 21
-
13
Takumi Miyayoshi ↑ 61'
-
6
Yuto Misao ↑ 89'
-
11
Ryogo Yamasaki ↑ 89'
- 28
-
10
Shimpei Fukuoka ↑ 74'
- 17
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Itsuki Someno | 2 |
| Yuta Arai | 1 |
| Papagaio | 1 |
| Taichi Hara | 1 |
| Yuta Toyokawa | 1 |
Head to Head
Tōkyō Verdy Form
Kyōto Sanga FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.78
Tōkyō Verdy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Kyōto Sanga FC xG
I would bet for:
Tōkyō Verdy or Kyōto Sanga FC 75% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Tōkyō Verdy or Draw
66%
Draw or Kyōto Sanga FC
59%
Tōkyō Verdy or Kyōto Sanga FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kyōto Sanga FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
5.1%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 0
4.7%
0 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
4%
Asian Handicap — Tōkyō Verdy
| Handicap | Tōkyō Verdy covers | Push | Kyōto Sanga FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 17% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Tōkyō Verdy keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Kyōto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.