Sanga vs Albirex Niigata Prediction 5 July 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Kyoto Sanga and Albirex Niigata promises to be thrilling. Both teams are eager to improve their standings, making this encounter crucial for both sides. The hosts sit in 4th place, showcasing decent form with five wins in their last ten matches. Meanwhile, the visitors find themselves in 19th position, fighting to escape the relegation zone. Does the underdog have a chance to snatch these vital points?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 19 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Albirex Niigata):
- ball possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 8;
- fouls: 8 vs 20;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Kyoto Sanga and Albirex Niigata:
- played 23 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 8, draws - 8;
- number of goals - 23 against 25;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.83, in the 2nd half - 1.26;
- average total goals in the match - 2.09.
Head-to-head statistics Sanga - Albirex Niigata
Kyoto Sanga Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Kyoto Sanga, away team - Gamba Osaka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here's the game statistics (Kyoto Sanga vs Gamba Osaka):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Kyoto Sanga are delivering commendable performances this season, currently sitting in fourth place on the table after 22 matches. Known as "The Purples," they boast a solid defense and a balanced attack, reflected in their average scoring rate of 1.64 goals per game while conceding relatively few, with an average of 1.18 goals against. Over their last ten matches, the team have secured five victories, alongside two draws and three losses, showcasing decent form as they approach the crucial stage of the championship.
Match Results: Kyoto Sanga
Albirex Niigata Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Albirex Niigata, away - Machida Zelvia). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:4.
Here are the match stats (Albirex Niigata vs Machida Zelvia):
- ball possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 9;
- fouls: 4 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 8.
Albirex Niigata find themselves at the opposite end of the league table, sitting in the penultimate spot with just four wins this season. Despite their tough situation, the Swans still have a chance to avoid relegation, thanks to a couple of recent victories that have given their fans some hope. However, their fragile defense remains a concern, as they concede an average of 1.68 goals per game. Nonetheless, the team's playing style emphasizes high tempo and ball control, even against stronger opponents.
Match Results: Albirex Niigata
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 8, draws - 8.
Statistics: Kyoto Sanga vs Albirex Niigata
- matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- wins: 11 vs 4;
- win percentage: 50% vs 18%;
- losses: 6 vs 11;
- draws: 5 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Albirex Niigata won with a +1.5 handicap in last 10 away games against Kyoto Sanga.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1.09;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.09;
- both teams scored: overall - 13; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Kyoto Sanga vs Albirex Niigata
- average total in the tournament: 2.82 vs 2.73;
- average total goals scored: 1.64 vs 1.05;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.55 vs 0.55;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.09 vs 0.5;
- Kyoto Sanga: average total at home in the tournament - 1.6;
- Albirex Niigata: average total away in the tournament - 0.82;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 1.83) vs 0.9 (away - 1).
- Kyoto Sanga have scored under 1.5 goals in 14 of last 16 games against Albirex Niigata.
- Kyoto Sanga have scored under 1.5 goals in last 10 home games against Albirex Niigata.
- Kyoto Sanga have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 home games against Albirex Niigata (J1 League).
Prediction on corners
Kyoto Sanga: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.73; at home field - 4.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; at home field - 5.17.
Albirex Niigata: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.23, away - 3.45;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; away - 3.25.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.08 (1.04 for home team and 1.04 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2 (1.1 for home team and 0.9 for away team).
Kyoto Sanga: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.36; at home - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.1; at home - 0.83.
Albirex Niigata: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 0.77, away - 0.82;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.9; away - 1.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Kyoto Sanga vs Albirex Niigata
- number of matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 13;
- number of BTTS matches for Kyoto Sanga at home - 6 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for Albirex Niigata away - 6 (55%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Kyoto Sanga at home - 4 (67%);
- BTTS matches for Albirex Niigata away - 3 (75%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the head-to-head statistics, we can anticipate a tense match with a home advantage. Kyoto Sanga have not lost to Albirex Niigata on their home turf for quite some time, boasting seven consecutive unbeaten encounters. Additionally, there's a notable trend of high-scoring games involving the visitors; six of Albirex's last seven matches have seen over 2.5 goals. However, this often comes with defensive inconsistency from both sides. Taking into account these various factors and the current form of the teams, the best betting option is both teams to score (yes).No comments
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