J1 League
Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 - 11:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Ajinomoto Stadium
Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 06/09 (Sunday) at Ajinomoto Stadium, 11:30 (UK time).
Read the Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Tokyo or Draw
Last updated on 06-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Tokyo the side to beat, with roughly 57% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all J1 League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Tokyo Preview
Tokyo reach this fixture 4 match into their J1 League. Here is where Tokyo stand:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.75 points per game
8 scored, at 2 a game
7 conceded, at 1.75 a game
Tokyo, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Motoki Nagakura, 3 goals
Most assists: Kein Sato, 2 assists
Recent results — Tokyo
02/09/2026 06:00
29/08/2026 05:30
21/08/2026 06:30
15/08/2026 06:00
08/08/2026 06:00
Kyoto Sanga: how they are travelling
Kyoto Sanga come in 4 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what Kyoto Sanga have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
6 scored, at 1.5 a game
8 conceded, at 2 a game
Kyoto Sanga, season-wide
1 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Rafael Elias da Silva, 3 goals
Most assists: Rafael Elias da Silva, 2 assists
Recent results — Kyoto Sanga
02/09/2026 06:00
29/08/2026 06:00
22/08/2026 06:00
15/08/2026 06:00
09/08/2026 06:00
The head-to-head favours Tokyo
Recent meetings have tended to go Tokyo's way against Kyoto Sanga.
From 11 match(es):
Tokyo: 7 win(s)
Kyoto Sanga: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 0
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga prediction.
Form comparison Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Tokyo
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
D
L
|
1.6 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.4 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.64 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.34 | 1.13 |
Away Team
Kyoto Sanga
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
D
L
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.8 | 2 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.24 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.83 | 1.86 | 1.81 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga
Match: Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga
Competition: J1 League
Date: Sunday, 06/09/2026
Kick-off: 11:30 (UK time)
Venue: Ajinomoto Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 3.08
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 62%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
59%
League: 60%
Cards
4
League: 2.56
Corners
6.5
League: 8.9
Home Team
Tokyo
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
D
L
|
1.6 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.4 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.64 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.34 | 1.13 |
Away Team
Kyoto Sanga
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
D
L
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.8 | 2 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.24 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.83 | 1.86 | 1.81 |
Corners
8.2 / Match
+2% Corners / Match
Tokyo received +2% more corners than Kyoto Sanga in the J1 League
8 / Match
Shimizu S-Pulse
(3)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(3)
JEF United
(5)
Vissel Kobe
(4)
Machida Zelvia
(2)(4)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(1)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)
Mito Hollyhock
(1)
Kawasaki Frontale
(4)
V-Varen Nagasaki
Cards
1 / Match
+40% Cards / Match
Kyoto Sanga received +40% more cards than Tokyo in the J1 League
1.4 / Match
Shimizu S-Pulse
(0)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(1)
JEF United
(1)
Vissel Kobe
(0)
Machida Zelvia
(1)(1)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(1)
Avispa Fukuoka
(0)
Mito Hollyhock
(2)
Kawasaki Frontale
(3)
V-Varen Nagasaki
Goals Scored
1.8 / Match
+29%
Tokyo is +29% better in terms of goals scored
1.4 / Match
Shimizu S-Pulse
(1)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(3)
JEF United
(2)
Vissel Kobe
(2)
Machida Zelvia
(1)(1)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)
Mito Hollyhock
(2)
Kawasaki Frontale
(1)
V-Varen Nagasaki
Goals Conceded
1.6 / Match
+11%
Kyoto Sanga condeded +11% more goals than Tokyo
1.8 / Match
Shimizu S-Pulse
(1)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(0)
JEF United
(0)
Vissel Kobe
(2)
Machida Zelvia
(5)(1)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(1)
Avispa Fukuoka
(3)
Mito Hollyhock
(2)
Kawasaki Frontale
(2)
V-Varen Nagasaki
J1 League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Machida Zelvia
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 2 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 2.4 |
| 3 |
Kashima Antlers
|
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 2.4 |
| 4 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 2.2 |
| 5 |
Vissel Kobe
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| 6 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 8 |
Tokyo
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 9 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 10 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 11 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 12 |
Gamba Osaka
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 13 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 14 |
Urawa Reds
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 15 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 5 | 1 |
| 16 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 17 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 18 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 19 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 2 | 0.4 |
| 20 |
JEF United
|
5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 15 | -12 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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