Match

Kyoto Sanga vs Maruyasu Okazaki: prediction and stats

Emperor Cup2nd RoundKick-off on August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, Kameoka

Kyoto SangaMaruyasu Okazaki

The Footlab model makes Kyoto Sanga the favourite at 77%, against 14% for a draw and 8% for Maruyasu Okazaki. The most likely score is 2-0.

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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Kyoto Sanga vs Maruyasu Okazaki?

Kyoto Sanga starts as the favourite with a 234-point Elo edge (1,905 vs 1,671).

Kyoto Sanga win77 %
Draw14 %
Maruyasu Okazaki win8 %

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; Maruyasu Okazaki have 6, 3 and 6.

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

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
Maruyasu Okazaki
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 19, 2026SRC Hiroshima(away)6-1Emperor Cup
Nov 23, 2025Honda Lock(home)3-2Japan Football League
Nov 15, 2025Porvenir Asuka(away)1-1Japan Football League
Nov 8, 2025Biwako Shiga(away)1-1Japan Football League
Nov 1, 2025Tokyo Musashino City(home)0-1Japan Football League

How many goals should we expect?

Kyoto Sanga score 1.1 and concede 2.2 goals per match over their last 15; Maruyasu Okazaki score 1.5 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 72% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Kyoto Sanga1.12.229/1510/15
Maruyasu Okazaki1.51.129/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

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 Kyoto Sanga vs Maruyasu Okazaki?
The Footlab model makes Kyoto Sanga the favourite at 77%, against 14% for a draw and 8% for Maruyasu Okazaki.
Where and when is Kyoto Sanga vs Maruyasu Okazaki played?
Kyoto Sanga vs Maruyasu Okazaki is played on August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, in the Emperor Cup.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 72% 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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