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
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).
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.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Tokyo Verdy(home) | 0-0 | J1 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | V-varen Nagasaki(home) | 1-0 | J1 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka(away) | 1-2 | J1 League |
| Jul 25, 2026 | FC Schalke 04(away) | 1-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Werder Bremen(away) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Mito Hollyhock(home) | 1-3 | J1 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale(away) | 2-2 | J1 League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | V-varen Nagasaki(away) | 1-2 | J1 League |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Shonan Bellmare(home) | 1-4 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Kashiwa Reysol(away) | 1-0 | J1 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).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga 5-1 Fagiano Okayama | J1 League |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Fagiano Okayama 1-0 Kyoto Sanga | J1 League |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Kyoto Sanga 5-0 Fagiano Okayama | J1 League |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Fagiano Okayama 2-0 Kyoto Sanga | J1 League |
| Nov 20, 2021 | Fagiano Okayama 0-0 Kyoto Sanga | J2 League |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Kyoto Sanga 2-0 Fagiano Okayama | J2 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.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagiano Okayama | 1.3 | 1.0 | 7 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
| Kyoto Sanga | 1.1 | 2.2 | 2 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
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).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fagiano Okayama | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 18 | Kyoto Sanga | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
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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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
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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