An interesting fixture is on the cards as Jubilo Iwata and Kyoto Sanga battle for supremacy on Saturday. View our free Jubilo Iwata vs Kyoto Sanga predictions below.
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Jubilo Iwata vs Kyoto Sanga predictions: Hosts to draw first blood
Key stats
- Jubilo Iwata opened the scoring in five of their last seven matches.
- The hosts also drew first blood in five of the last six encounters between these teams.
- Iwata’s last four matches, and four of Kyoto Sanga's last six games featured at least three goals.
- Kyoto Sanga have no wins in the last five meetings between these outfits (D1, L4).
Correct score prediction: Jubilo Iwata 2-1 Kyoto Sanga
Jubilo Iwata won four of the last five encounters between these teams, and we expect them to take all the points here. Given that Kyoto Sanga scored in eight of their last 10 games, both teams should score.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Iwata are bookies' favourites
- Jubilo Iwata: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- Draw: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- Kyoto Sanga: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
To be fair, Kyoto Sanga have fared better than Jubilo Iwata in recent weeks. While the visitors are currently on a five-match unbeaten run, Iwata managed one win in their last nine games across all competitions.
Despite their recent struggles, Jubilo Iwata are the expected winners at 5/4 (2.25). Teams with these odds generally have a 44.4% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that four of the last six skirmishes between these teams produced at least three goals. On that note, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 19/20 (1.95). That one has a 51.3% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Kyoto Sanga set to halt their winless streak?
Although Jubilo Iwata are not particularly enjoying their best form at the moment, they have had Kyoto Sanga's number in recent years. In the last five clashes between these sides, Jubilo Iwata have four wins and a draw.
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Team news and form guide
Jubilo Iwata: Hoping to get back to winning ways
Iwata will have to do without Ricardo Graça, who received a straight red in the first half of their humiliating 5-0 defeat at Shonan Bellmare last weekend.
Predicted lineup: Sugimoto (GK), Matsubara, Ito, Suzuki, Uemura, Kaneko, Uehara, Gomes, Matsumoto, Peixoto & Germain.
Japan J-League Cup 09/04/25
W
Shimizu S-Pulse
1
Jubilo Iwata
2
Japan J-League 08/12/24
L
Sagan Tosu
3
Jubilo Iwata
0
Japan J-League 30/11/24
W
FC Tokyo
1
Jubilo Iwata
2
Japan J-League 16/11/24
L
Yokohama F-Marinos
4
Jubilo Iwata
3
Japan J-League 09/11/24
L
Gamba Osaka
4
Jubilo Iwata
3
Kyoto Sanga: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Hisashi Appiah Tawiah faces a late fitness test ahead of this clash. The former Vegalta Sendai defender picked up a knock in Kyoto Sanga's goalless draw with Urawa Reds last weekend.
Predicted lineup: Gu (GK), T. Suzuki, Kaneko, Y. Suzuki, Misao, Kawasaki, Fukuoka, Hirato, Tulio, Hara & Ichimi.
Japan J-League 11/05/25
D
Nagoya Grampus
1
Kyoto Sanga FC
1
Japan J-League 07/05/25
W
Machida Zelvia
1
Kyoto Sanga FC
2
Japan J-League 03/05/25
L
Cerezo Osaka
3
Kyoto Sanga FC
2
Japan J-League 29/04/25
L
Gamba Osaka
2
Kyoto Sanga FC
1
Japan J-League 25/04/25
W
Yokohama FC
1
Kyoto Sanga FC
2
Player to watch: Matheus Peixoto
Matheus Peixoto put up a solid performance in the reverse fixture, scoring twice in Iwata's 3-0 victory. However, the Brazilian forward has struggled to find his best form recently, scoring just once in his last eight matches across all competitions. It will be interesting to see how he matches up against Kyoto Sanga.