Match

Kyoto Sanga vs Kawasaki Frontale: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 26Kick-off on March 13, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, Kameoka

Kyoto SangaKawasaki Frontale

The Footlab model makes Kawasaki Frontale the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% 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 Kyoto Sanga vs Kawasaki Frontale?

A very open match: only 54 Elo points separate Kyoto Sanga (1,907) and Kawasaki Frontale (1,961).

Kyoto Sanga win34 %
Draw26 %
Kawasaki Frontale win40 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

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

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

Kyoto Sanga
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Maruyasu Okazaki(home)1-0Emperor Cup
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
Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Tochigi SC(home)3-1Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026Sanfrecce Hiroshima(away)1-1J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Kyoto Sanga(home)2-2J1 League
Aug 9, 2026Tokyo Verdy(away)1-1J1 League
Jul 16, 2026Vanraure Hachinohe(home)0-0Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Kyoto Sanga win(s), 4 draw(s), 0 Kawasaki Frontale win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 15, 2026Kawasaki Frontale 2-2 Kyoto SangaJ1 League
Oct 4, 2025Kyoto Sanga 1-1 Kawasaki FrontaleJ1 League
Mar 1, 2025Kawasaki Frontale 0-1 Kyoto SangaJ1 League
Nov 9, 2024Kyoto Sanga 1-1 Kawasaki FrontaleJ1 League
Mar 9, 2024Kawasaki Frontale 0-1 Kyoto SangaJ1 League
Nov 12, 2023Kawasaki Frontale 3-3 Kyoto SangaJ1 League

Last archived meeting: Kawasaki Frontale vs Kyoto Sanga on Aug 15, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Kyoto Sanga score 0.9 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Kawasaki Frontale score 1.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Kyoto Sanga0.92.138/159/15
Kawasaki Frontale1.11.129/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Kyoto Sanga sit 18th in J1 League (1 points from 3 matches) and Kawasaki Frontale sit 14th (3 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
14Kawasaki Frontale3030443
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 Kyoto Sanga vs Kawasaki Frontale?
The Footlab model makes Kawasaki Frontale the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for Kyoto Sanga.
Where and when is Kyoto Sanga vs Kawasaki Frontale played?
Kyoto Sanga vs Kawasaki Frontale is played on March 13, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 57% 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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