Our Kyoto Sanga FC vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction: 1-0
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Tokyo Verdy in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. We anticipate a close game, with Kyoto Sanga FC securing a 1-0 win thanks to a crucial moment of quality against Tokyo Verdy.
This Kyoto Sanga FC vs Tokyo Verdy 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 – Nagoya Grampus vs Kyoto Sanga FC
Kyoto Sanga FC will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Japan J-League win against Nagoya Grampus on August 10. In that match, Kyoto Sanga FC recorded 59% possession, attempting 2 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nagoya Grampus | 41% | 6 (3) | 1.42 | 40 |
Kyoto Sanga FC | 59% | 2 (4) | 1.05 | 43 |
Tokyo Verdy's Last Match – Tokyo Verdy vs Nagoya Grampus
Tokyo Verdy will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 Japan FA Cup setback against Nagoya Grampus on August 13. In that match, Tokyo Verdy controlled 60% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tokyo Verdy | 60% | 0 (1) | - | 13 |
Nagoya Grampus | 40% | 0 (3) | - | 9 |
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Tokyo Verdy Stats
Key Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Tokyo Verdy | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | Attacking Strength | 0.46 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 0.62 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kyoto Sanga FC are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Tokyo Verdy average 0.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Kyoto Sanga FC 19-13
Tokyo Verdy 9-11
What are the odds for this match?
Kyoto Sanga FC to win: @2.05
Draw: @3.2
Tokyo Verdy to win: @3.9