Our Kyoto Sanga FC vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: 2-1
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Albirex Niigata in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday July 5, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Kyoto Sanga FC vs Albirex Niigata prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Kyoto Sanga FC's Last Match – Kyoto Sanga FC vs Gamba Osaka
Kyoto Sanga FC will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-1 Japan J-League victory over Gamba Osaka on June 28. In that match, Kyoto Sanga FC recorded 41% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kyoto Sanga FC | 41% | 11 (9) | 1.04 | 51 |
 Gamba Osaka | 59% | 4 (3) | 0.41 | 42 |
Albirex Niigata's Last Match – Albirex Niigata vs Machida Zelvia
Albirex Niigata will be looking to bounce back after a 0-4 Japan J-League defeat against Machida Zelvia on June 29. In that match, Albirex Niigata controlled 63% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Albirex Niigata | 63% | 8 (1) | 0.72 | 52 |
 Machida Zelvia | 37% | 13 (10) | 1.78 | 60 |
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Albirex Niigata Stats
Key Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Albirex Niigata | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 1.31 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kyoto Sanga FC are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Albirex Niigata average 0.9 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Kyoto Sanga FC 19-14
Albirex Niigata 9-19
What are the odds for this match?
Kyoto Sanga FC to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.4
Albirex Niigata to win: @3.8
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Fagiano Okayama 
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Albirex Niigata