Match

Kyoto Sanga vs Urawa: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 15Kick-off on November 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, Kameoka

Kyoto SangaUrawa

The Footlab model makes Urawa the favourite at 39%, against 25% for a draw and 37% 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 Urawa?

A very open match: only 25 Elo points separate Kyoto Sanga (1,905) and Urawa (1,930).

Kyoto Sanga win37 %
Draw25 %
Urawa win39 %

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; Urawa have 4, 3 and 8.

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
Urawa
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Machida Zelvia(away)1-3J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Sanfrecce Hiroshima(home)1-4J1 League
Aug 7, 2026Gamba Osaka(away)3-4J1 League
Aug 1, 2026Omiya Ardija(home)2-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 17, 2026FC Ryukyu(away)4-5Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Kyoto Sanga win(s), 3 draw(s), 3 Urawa win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jan 20, 2026Urawa 2-1 Kyoto SangaFriendlies Clubs
Apr 16, 2025Urawa 2-1 Kyoto SangaJ1 League
Feb 22, 2025Kyoto Sanga 1-1 UrawaJ1 League
Jul 14, 2024Kyoto Sanga 0-0 UrawaJ1 League
May 15, 2024Urawa 3-0 Kyoto SangaJ1 League
Sep 15, 2023Urawa 0-0 Kyoto SangaJ1 League

Last archived meeting: Urawa vs Kyoto Sanga on Jan 20, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Kyoto Sanga score 1.1 and concede 2.2 goals per match over their last 15; Urawa score 1.5 and concede 1.8. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Kyoto Sanga1.12.229/1510/15
Urawa1.51.848/157/15

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 Urawa sit 19th (0 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
18Kyoto Sanga3012471
19Urawa30035110

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 Urawa?
The Footlab model makes Urawa the favourite at 39%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for Kyoto Sanga.
Where and when is Kyoto Sanga vs Urawa played?
Kyoto Sanga vs Urawa is played on November 21, 2026 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 63% 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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