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Fagiano Okayama vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction, Tips & Odds

Fagiano Okayama vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 8
Fagiano Okayama
#8 · J1 League
WLWDL
1 - 2
JFE Harenokuni Stadium, Okayama
Kyoto Sanga
#15 · J1 League
DWWLL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.82
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.80 (implied 55.6%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 58.1% probability (an expert ratio of 1.72). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (58.1% vs 55.6%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Fagiano Okayama to win this match against Kyoto Sanga, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Fagiano Okayama currently sits in 8th place in the J1 League standings, having accumulated 10 points from 6 matches with a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Their goal difference of +1, alongside scoring 8 goals and conceding 7, indicates a competitive edge. The team's recent form, with three wins in their last five matches, suggests they are finding their rhythm. In contrast, Kyoto Sanga is positioned 15th in the league, with only 5 points from their 6 matches, featuring just 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses. They have scored 7 goals but conceded 11, resulting in a goal difference of -4. While they have shown some resilience with 2 draws in their last five matches, their overall performance has been less consistent, which places them in a precarious position as they seek to improve their standing. The model assigns a win probability of around 60% for Fagiano Okayama, reflecting their stronger season thus far. However, a key caveat to consider is that if Kyoto Sanga can capitalize on any defensive lapses from Fagiano, they could potentially upset the prediction. For a detailed breakdown of the model's approach, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team explains their in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Fagiano Okayama Win52%1.83
Draw23%3.50
Kyoto Sanga Win25%4.21
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8053.1%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.8550.3%

Fagiano Okayama manage games at home, conceding just 1.38 goals per match. Kyoto Sanga score 1.27 on the road.

Correct Score
Fagiano Okayama 1-1 Kyoto Sanga
6.4415.6%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.6% probability.

Asian Handicap
Fagiano Okayama -0.0
1.3346%

Fagiano Okayama have been the stronger side, winning 32% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.44
15.6%
1-0
6.76
14.8%
2-1
8.00
12.5%
2-0
8.52
11.7%
0-0
9.33
10.9%
0-1
11.14
9.0%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 15.6% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Fagiano Okayama clean sheets, in line with their 24% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Fagiano Okayama
-0.0
1.33
Kyoto Sanga
+0.0
3.19
Fagiano Okayama
-1.5
3.20
Kyoto Sanga
+1.5
8.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Fagiano Okayama are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Fagiano Okayama vs Kyoto Sanga
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.793.524.301.931.811.821.86
Betfair
1.853.604.001.901.871.802.00
Pinnacle
1.833.654.632.021.87
SBO
1.873.193.561.961.88
William Hill
1.853.304.001.801.91
Bet365
1.803.504.501.951.851.801.95
1xBet
1.843.624.361.921.901.781.93
Betano
1.823.504.251.951.831.801.90
BetVictor
1.833.604.331.881.791.781.91

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
89.8%
Over 1.5 Goals
72.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
49.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
28.4%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFagiano Okayama or Draw
75%1.21
12Fagiano Okayama or Kyoto Sanga
77%1.27
X2Draw or Kyoto Sanga
48%1.93

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Kyoto Sanga leads 5-3)
3 Fagiano Okayama2 Draw5 Kyoto Sanga
11 Apr
Kyoto Sanga
5-1
Fagiano Okayama
J1 League
08 Mar
Fagiano Okayama
1-0
Kyoto Sanga
J1 League
Aug 25
Kyoto Sanga
5-0
Fagiano Okayama
J1 League
Feb 25
Fagiano Okayama
2-0
Kyoto Sanga
J1 League
Nov 21
Fagiano Okayama
0-0
Kyoto Sanga
J2 League
Jun 21
Kyoto Sanga
2-0
Fagiano Okayama
J2 League
Nov 20
Kyoto Sanga
2-1
Fagiano Okayama
J2 League
Jul 20
Fagiano Okayama
1-1
Kyoto Sanga
J2 League
Sept 19
Fagiano Okayama
3-0
Kyoto Sanga
J2 League
May 19
Kyoto Sanga
2-1
Fagiano Okayama
J2 League

In the last 10 matches between Fagiano Okayama and Kyoto Sanga, Kyoto Sanga leads with 5 wins, while Fagiano Okayama has 3 victories and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a mix of results, with Kyoto Sanga achieving several heavy wins, including a 5-1 and a 5-0 victory. Fagiano Okayama's wins have generally been tighter, with a notable 1-0 result. The presence of two draws suggests competitive encounters, but the overall record points to a slight advantage for Kyoto Sanga, particularly with their recent dominant performances.

J1 League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Machida Zelvia
65101851316
WWDWW
2
Vissel Kobe
641194513
WWWLD
3
Kashima
64021311212
LLWWW
4
Kashiwa Reysol
6402108212
LLWWW
5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
6321135811
LWDDW
6
FC Tokyo
6321118311
WDWWD
8
Fagiano Okayama
631287110
WWLDW
15
Kyoto Sanga
6123711-45
LDWLD
18
V-varen Nagasaki
6114714-74
LDLLL
19
Tokyo Verdy
603328-63
DLLDL
20
JEF United Chiba
6105515-103
WLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Fagiano OkayamaHome
2W1D0L
3 playedGF 4 · GA 22.33 pts/game
Kyoto SangaAway
0W2D2L
4 playedGF 4 · GA 70.50 pts/game

Key Statistics

2027 Season
Fagiano OkayamaKyoto Sanga
1.21Goals p.g.1.27
1.38Goals conceded p.g.1.57
24%Clean sheets20%
32%Win rate37%
2.59Avg goals in match2.83
1.55xG per game0.78
43%Possession %54%
4.4Shots on target / game4.1
5.6Corners per game3.6
Fagiano Okayama
Recent Form

Fagiano Okayama have won 5 of their last 13 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 5. Their recent home fixtures include beat Fagiano Okayama 3-0 and drew with Fagiano Okayama 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 9D 14L from the last 34 games (32% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Fagiano OkayamaAll competitions
02 Sept
JEF United Chiba
1-2
Fagiano Okayama
J1 League
29 Aug
Nagoya Grampus
2-1
Fagiano Okayama
J1 League
26 Aug
Fagiano Okayama
3-0
Beluga Rosso Iwami
Emperor Cup
22 Aug
Fagiano Okayama
0-0
Tokyo Verdy
J1 League
25 Jul
FC Schalke 04
3-1
Fagiano Okayama
Friendlies Clubs
22 Jul
Werder Bremen
2-0
Fagiano Okayama
Friendlies Clubs
11
Win
32%
9
Draw
26%
14
Lost
41%
Kyoto Sanga
Recent Form

Kyoto Sanga have won 5 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 6. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Kyoto Sanga 1-1 and beat Kashiwa Reysol 0-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 6D 13L from the last 30 games (37% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Kyoto SangaAll competitions
02 Sept
Yokohama F. Marinos
1-1
Kyoto Sanga
J1 League
29 Aug
Kyoto Sanga
2-1
Avispa Fukuoka
J1 League
26 Aug
Kyoto Sanga
1-0
Maruyasu Okazaki
Emperor Cup
22 Aug
Kyoto Sanga
1-3
Mito Hollyhock
J1 League
17 Jul
Kyoto Sanga
1-4
Shonan Bellmare
Friendlies Clubs
06 Jun
Kashiwa Reysol
0-1
Kyoto Sanga
J1 League
11
Win
37%
6
Draw
20%
13
Lost
43%

Lineups

Confirmed

Fagiano Okayama3-4-2-1Confirmed

48Y. TatsutaDEF
43Y. SuzukiDEF
6H. OmoriDEF
99LucãoFWD
1L. MoserGK
24I. FujitaMID
10Na Sang-HoMID
51K. ShiraiMID
8A. EsakaMID
80OberdanMID
88T. YamaneMID
18D. TagamiDEF
20K. KawanoFWD
9Léo GaúchoFWD
19R. SatoFWD
77G. KawanamiGK
28M. MatsumotoMID
33Y. KamiyaMID
79N. BrowneMID
7R. TakeuchiMID

Kyoto Sanga4-2-3-1Confirmed

15K. NagataDEF
44K. SatoDEF
50Y. SuzukiDEF
5H. TawiahDEF
9Rafael EliasFWD
90HallsGK
48R. NakanoMID
6João PedroMID
10S. FukuokaMID
77H. AraiMID
26R. KatoMID
40Y. IshidaDEF
17Alex NeguebaFWD
23T. KatoFWD
93S. NagasawaFWD
1G. OtaGK
25Yoon Sung-JunMID
14ThiagoMID
18T. MatsudaMID
60R. YamanakaMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Fagiano Okayama

No reported absences

Kyoto Sanga

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
Fagiano Okayama Win1.83 (52%)
Kyoto Sanga Win4.21 (25.1%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.94 (49.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.85 (50.3%)
Both Teams Score1.80 (53.1%)
BTTS No1.92 (46.9%)
Speculative
Draw3.50 (22.9%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Fagiano Okayama have averaged 5.6 corners per match at home; Kyoto Sanga 3.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.6 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Fagiano Okayama have generated 1.55 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 32% of them. They put 4.4 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Fagiano Okayama player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.