The J1 League heats up as Kyoto Sanga FC face Albirex Niigata on 5 July 2025. Our in-depth guide explores form, player stats, historical matchups, and top betting markets to help UK bettors make sharper wagers.
- Albirex Niigata is on a 3-game losing streak.
- Kyoto Sanga FC has been unbeaten in their last 4 games.
- Albirex Niigata has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 3 games.
- 5 of Kyoto Sanga FC and Albirex Niigata's last 7 games have had over 2.5 goals.
- 6 of Kyoto Sanga FC's last 8 games saw them score first.
- 10 of Kyoto Sanga FC and Albirex Niigata's last 10 games have had under 4.5 cards.
- 5 of Kyoto Sanga FC's last 5 games have had under 10.5 corners.
Kyoto Sanga FC, currently 4th with 38 points from 22 matches, are coming off a 3-1 victory against Gamba Osaka on 28 June 2025. Goals from Shinnosuke Fukuda and Marco Túlio (brace) sealed the win. Their defence struggles at home, with only 3 clean sheets in 10 home games this season, leaving them vulnerable to conceding. Leading the attack is Rafael Elias, who has bagged 8 goals in 16 appearances. Kyoto Sanga FC has created on average 1.16 xG in their last five fixtures. Kyoto Sanga FC are in strong form, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 games, posing a serious threat. Having scored 36 goals and conceded 26 in 22 matches this season, Kyoto Sanga FC play a more open style, with games often featuring higher-scoring outcomes.
Albirex Niigata, sitting 19th with 19 points, are in struggling form, losing their last 3 matches. Their latest result was a 0-4 defeat against Machida Z on 29 June 2025. Albirex Niigata struggle defensively on the road, with just 4 clean sheets in 11 away games this season, having conceded 37 goals. Commanding the frontline is Motoki Hasegawa, who has scored 6 goals in 22 appearances. Albirex Niigata have generated an average of 1.31 xG in their last five matches. Albirex Niigata have mixed form, with 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses in their last 5 games, making their performance a bit unpredictable.
Head-to-Head Record
- In last 6 head-to-head games, Kyoto Sanga FC has failed to keep a clean sheet.
- 5 of the last 7 head-to-head games between Kyoto Sanga FC and Albirex Niigata have had under 2.5 goals.
- 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games saw Albirex Niigata score first.
- 5 of the last 5 head-to-head games between Kyoto Sanga FC and Albirex Niigata have had under 4.5 cards.
Kyoto Sanga FC Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidehiro Sugai | 22 | 0 | 0.18 | 0.59 | 0.23 | 2.18 |
| João Pedro | 15 | 0.07 | 0 | 0.67 | 0.20 | 1.93 |
| Kyo Sato | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.81 |
| Marco Túlio | 8 | 0.38 | 0.13 | 1.13 | 0.38 | 0.50 |
| Masaya Okugawa | 19 | 0.32 | 0.11 | 1.37 | 0.63 | 1.26 |
| Rafael Elias | 16 | 0.50 | 0.25 | 2.94 | 0.88 | 1.06 |
| Ryuma Nakano | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.33 | 0 | 1.67 |
| Shimpei Fukuoka | 18 | 0 | 0.06 | 0.50 | 0.11 | 1.33 |
| Shinnosuke Fukuda | 15 | 0.13 | 0.07 | 0.67 | 0.27 | 1.07 |
| Sota Kawasaki | 22 | 0.18 | 0.05 | 0.64 | 0.41 | 1.73 |
| Taichi Hara | 18 | 0.11 | 0.33 | 1.72 | 0.44 | 1.11 |
| Taiki Hirato | 19 | 0 | 0.16 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.95 |
- #26 - Gakuji Ota (Goalkeeper)
- #2 - Shinnosuke Fukuda (Defender)
- #24 - Yuta Miyamoto (Defender)
- #50 - Yoshinori Suzuki (Defender)
- #22 - Hidehiro Sugai (Defender)
- #7 - Sota Kawasaki (C) (Midfielder)
- #10 - Shimpei Fukuoka (Midfielder)
- #39 - Taiki Hirato (Midfielder)
- #11 - Marco Túlio (Forward)
- #93 - Shun Nagasawa (Forward)
- #14 - Taichi Hara (Forward)
Albirex Niigata Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danilo Gomes | 16 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 1.25 | 0.31 | 1.31 |
| Eiji Miyamoto | 9 | 0 | 0.11 | 0.44 | 0.11 | 1.44 |
| Hayato Inamura | 16 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.56 | 0.19 | 1.06 |
| Hiroki Akiyama | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0.86 | 0.14 | 1.21 |
| Jason Geria | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 1.12 |
| Jin Okumura | 21 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 1.19 | 0.29 | 0.76 |
| Kaito Taniguchi | 15 | 0.13 | 0.07 | 1.87 | 0.53 | 0.47 |
| Kazuhiko Chiba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Ken Yamura | 19 | 0.21 | 0 | 1.53 | 0.68 | 0.37 |
| Kento Hashimoto | 13 | 0 | 0.15 | 1.00 | 0.46 | 0.62 |
| Motoki Hasegawa | 22 | 0.27 | 0.05 | 1.59 | 0.64 | 0.91 |
| Motoki Hasegawa | 22 | 0.27 | 0.05 | 1.59 | 0.64 | 0.91 |
| Soya Fujiwara | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 2.52 |
| Taiki Arai | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.08 | 0 | 1.92 |
| Yuji Hoshi | 18 | 0 | 0.06 | 0.67 | 0.17 | 1.22 |
| Yuto Horigome | 17 | 0 | 0.06 | 0.29 | 0 | 1.65 |
- #1 - Kazuki Fujita (Goalkeeper)
- #15 - Fumiya Hayakawa (C) (Defender)
- #5 - Michael James Fitzgerald (Defender)
- #35 - Kazuhiko Chiba (Defender)
- #42 - Kento Hashimoto (Defender)
- #19 - Yuji Hoshi (Midfielder)
- #6 - Hiroki Akiyama (Midfielder)
- #11 - Danilo Gomes (Midfielder)
- #41 - Motoki Hasegawa (Midfielder)
- #30 - Jin Okumura (Midfielder)
- #46 - Keisuke Kasai (Forward)
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Albirex Niigata Betting Tips
This match offers excellent opportunities for UK bettors. The website bet365 offers the best odds for this punt. You can find our best prediction for the match below.
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Kyoto Sanga FC v Albirex Niigata Odds
Full Time Result:- Kyoto Sanga FC to win: 19/20
- Draw: 12/5
- Albirex Niigata to win: 11/4
- Kyoto Sanga FC to win or Draw: 1/4
- Draw or Albirex Niigata to win: 4/5
- Kyoto Sanga FC to win or Albirex Niigata to win: 3/10
- Kyoto Sanga FC to win: 13/8
- Draw: 11/10
- Albirex Niigata to win: 10/3
- Both Teams to Score - Yes: 10/11
- Both Teams to Score - No: 10/11
- Over 2.5 Goals: 21/20
- Under 2.5 Goals: 3/4
- Over 3.5 Goals: 11/4
- Under 3.5 Goals: 1/4
Kyoto Sanga FC Previous 10 Matches
- 28.06, Gamba Osaka (h) 3 - 1
- 21.06, Kashiwa Reysol (a) 3 - 3
- 11.06, Nara Club (h) 1 - 0
- 31.05, FC Tokyo (h) 3 - 0
- 25.05, Tokyo Verdy (a) 0 - 1
- 21.05, Cerezo Osaka (h) 1 - 4
- 17.05, Yokohama F. Marinos (a) 3 - 0
- 11.05, Nagoya Grampus (h) 1 - 1
- 07.05, Machida Zelvia (a) 2 - 1
- 03.05, Cerezo Osaka (h) 2 - 3
- 29.04, Gamba Osaka (a) 1 - 2
Albirex Niigata Previous 10 Matches
- 29.06, Machida Zelvia (h) 0 - 4
- 25.06, Kawasaki Frontale (a) 1 - 3
- 21.06, Avispa Fukuoka (a) 2 - 3
- 15.06, Yokohama F. Marinos (h) 1 - 0
- 11.06, Fukuyama City FC (h) 0 - 0 (1 - 0)
- 31.05, Nagoya Grampus (a) 0 - 3
- 25.05, Shonan Bellmare (h) 2 - 1
- 21.05, Tokyo Verdy (h) 0 - 2
- 18.05, Fagiano Okayama (a) 1 - 2
- 11.05, Urawa Red Diamonds (h) 1 - 1
- 03.05, FC Tokyo (h) 2 - 3
J1 League Table
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Opponent | Albirex Niigata | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 3-3 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1-1 | |
| 1-1 | Vissel Kobe | 1-0 | ||
| - | - | Kyoto Sanga FC | 1-2 | |
| 4-3 | Kashima Antlers | 1-2 | ||
| 1-0 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1-0 | ||
| 1-0 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1-3 | ||
| 2-1 | Machida Zelvia | 0-4 | 0-1 | |
| 1-1 | 1-2 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 1-1 | |
| 2-3 | Cerezo Osaka | 2-2 | ||
| 3-1 | 1-2 | Gamba Osaka | 3-3 | |
| 0-2 | Fagiano Okayama | 1-2 | ||
| 0-1 | Avispa Fukuoka | 0-1 | 2-3 | |
| 1-1 | Nagoya Grampus | 0-3 | ||
| 0-1 | Tokyo Verdy | 2-2 | ||
| 2-1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 0-2 | ||
| 3-0 | FC Tokyo | 2-3 | ||
| 2-0 | Shonan Bellmare | 2-1 | ||
| 2-1 | Yokohama FC | 0-0 | ||
| 2-1 | Albirex Niigata | - | - | |
| 3-0 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1-0 | 1-1 | |
| # | Team Name | М | P | Wins | Draws | Losses | GD | SG | CG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashiwa | 23 | 44 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1.35 | 0.87 |
| 2 | Vissel Kobe | 23 | 43 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 1.39 | 0.91 |
| 3 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 23 | 41 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 1.65 | 1.17 |
| 4 | Kashima | 23 | 41 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 1.43 | 0.96 |
| 5 | Hiroshima | 23 | 39 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 1.17 | 0.78 |
| 6 | Kawasaki | 23 | 38 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 1.61 | 1.04 |
| 7 | Machida Z | 23 | 37 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 1.43 | 1.09 |
| 8 | Urawa Reds | 21 | 34 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 1.24 | 0.95 |
| 9 | Cerezo Osaka | 23 | 33 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1.48 | 1.30 |
| 10 | Gamba Osaka | 23 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 10 | -3 | 1.17 | 1.30 |
| 11 | Okayama | 23 | 30 | 8 | 6 | 9 | -1 | 0.83 | 0.87 |
| 12 | Fukuoka | 22 | 30 | 8 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 0.86 | 0.95 |
| 13 | Nagoya | 23 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 1.22 | 1.30 |
| 14 | Tokyo Verdy | 23 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 9 | -8 | 0.65 | 1.00 |
| 15 | Shimizu | 23 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 10 | -5 | 1.17 | 1.39 |
| 16 | Tokyo | 23 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 11 | -8 | 1.04 | 1.39 |
| 17 | Shonan | 22 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 11 | -14 | 0.73 | 1.36 |
| 18 | Yokohama | 23 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 14 | -14 | 0.61 | 1.22 |
| 19 | Albirex Niigata | 23 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -15 | 1.04 | 1.70 |
| 20 | Yokohama FM | 23 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -12 | 0.87 | 1.39 |
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