Sparks will fly as two of the J1 League's bottom 3 teams go toe-to-toe with each other at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium this weekend. View our free Sagan Tosu vs Kyoto Sanga predictions below.
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Sagan Tosu vs Kyoto Sanga predictions: Visitors to open the scoring
Key stats
- Kyoto Sanga drew first blood in three of their last four games.
- This is in contrast with Sagan Tosu, who conceded first in five of their last six matches.
- Both teams saw four of their last five matches go below the 2.5-goal mark
- While Sagan Tosu lost their last three league games, Kyoto Sanga have no defeats in their last three league assignments.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hosts are expected winners
- Sagan Tosu: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- Draw: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- Kyoto Sanga: 6/4 (2.40) – 40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As it stands, Sagan Tosu are 18th on the 20-team J1 League table, while Kyoto Sanga occupy the 19th position. Given that they have the advantage of playing at home, Sagan Tosu are the expected winners at 11/8 (2.38). Teams with these odds generally have a 42.1% probability of winning.
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Also, at least one team failed to score in four of Kyoto Sanga's last six matches. Considering this was also the case with Sagan Tosu’s last three league games, BTTS – no has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Kyoto Sanga avoid a third consecutive defeat?
Although Sagan Tosu are not particularly enjoying their best campaign, they have dominated Kyoto Sanga in recent years. The hosts came out on top the last two times these teams clashed, and have three wins in their last four skirmishes.
Japan J-League 30/09/23
Sagan Tosu
Kyoto Sanga FC
Japan J-League 23/04/23
Kyoto Sanga FC
Sagan Tosu
Japan J-League 01/10/22
Sagan Tosu
Kyoto Sanga FC
Japan J-League Cup 23/04/22
Sagan Tosu
Kyoto Sanga FC
Japan J-League 10/04/22
Kyoto Sanga FC
Sagan Tosu
Team news and form guide
Sagan Tosu: Hoping to get back on course
There are no new injury concerns for Sagan Tosu ahead of this encounter. The hosts also have no players suspended for this match.
Predicted lineup: Park (GK), Maruhashi, Kim, Kimura, Harada, Tezuka, Kawahara, Yokoyama, Kikuchi, Togashi & Ryan.
Japan J-League 08/12/24
W
Jubilo Iwata
0
Sagan Tosu
3
Japan J-League 30/11/24
W
Nagoya Grampus
0
Sagan Tosu
3
Japan J-League 09/11/24
L
Yokohama F-Marinos
2
Sagan Tosu
1
Japan J-League 03/11/24
W
Machida Zelvia
1
Sagan Tosu
2
Japan J-League 19/10/24
L
Kyoto Sanga FC
2
Sagan Tosu
0
Kyoto Sanga: Eyeing their third consecutive victory
Kyo Sato picked up a knock in Kyoto Sanga's 2-0 victory over Consadole Sapporo last weekend. He faces a late fitness test ahead of this clash.
Predicted lineup: Gu (GK), Fukuda, Miyamoto, Suzuki, Toichi, Kaneko, Kawasaki, Matsuda, Toyokawa, Hirato & Hara.
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: Marcelo Ryan
Marcelo Ryan joined Sagan Tosu from Yokohama FC in January, and he has been arguably the club's best player this season. The 22-year-old has been in sensational form for Sagan Tosu recently, with six direct goal involvements (5 goals, 1 assist) in his last nine league assignments. An Ryan stop a resurgent Kyoto Sanga from claiming their third consecutive victory?