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Fagiano Okayama vs Kyoto Sanga: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 8Kick-off on September 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)City Light Stadium, Okayama

Fagiano OkayamaKyoto Sanga

The Footlab model makes Fagiano Okayama the favourite at 52%, against 25% for a draw and 23% for Kyoto Sanga. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Fagiano Okayama vs Kyoto Sanga?

A very open match: only 31 Elo points separate Fagiano Okayama (1,938) and Kyoto Sanga (1,907).

Fagiano Okayama win52 %
Draw25 %
Kyoto Sanga win23 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Fagiano Okayama have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Kyoto Sanga have 3, 3 and 9.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Fagiano Okayama
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Tokyo Verdy(home)0-0J1 League
Aug 15, 2026V-varen Nagasaki(home)1-0J1 League
Aug 8, 2026Cerezo Osaka(away)1-2J1 League
Jul 25, 2026FC Schalke 04(away)1-3Friendlies Clubs
Jul 22, 2026Werder Bremen(away)0-2Friendlies Clubs
Kyoto Sanga
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Mito Hollyhock(home)1-3J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Kawasaki Frontale(away)2-2J1 League
Aug 9, 2026V-varen Nagasaki(away)1-2J1 League
Jul 17, 2026Shonan Bellmare(home)1-4Friendlies Clubs
Jun 6, 2026Kashiwa Reysol(away)1-0J1 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Fagiano Okayama win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Kyoto Sanga win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 11, 2026Kyoto Sanga 5-1 Fagiano OkayamaJ1 League
Mar 8, 2026Fagiano Okayama 1-0 Kyoto SangaJ1 League
Aug 30, 2025Kyoto Sanga 5-0 Fagiano OkayamaJ1 League
Feb 15, 2025Fagiano Okayama 2-0 Kyoto SangaJ1 League
Nov 20, 2021Fagiano Okayama 0-0 Kyoto SangaJ2 League
Jun 26, 2021Kyoto Sanga 2-0 Fagiano OkayamaJ2 League

Last archived meeting: Kyoto Sanga vs Fagiano Okayama on Apr 11, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Fagiano Okayama score 1.3 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Kyoto Sanga score 1.1 and concede 2.2. The model gives a 53% probability of over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Fagiano Okayama1.31.077/156/15
Kyoto Sanga1.12.229/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Fagiano Okayama sit 9th in J1 League (4 points from 3 matches) and Kyoto Sanga sit 18th (1 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
9Fagiano Okayama3111224
18Kyoto Sanga3012471

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Fagiano Okayama vs Kyoto Sanga?
The Footlab model makes Fagiano Okayama the favourite at 52%, against 25% for a draw and 23% for Kyoto Sanga.
Where and when is Fagiano Okayama vs Kyoto Sanga played?
Fagiano Okayama vs Kyoto Sanga is played on September 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at City Light Stadium, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 53% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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