Kyoto Sanga FC vs. Albirex Niigata prediction and betting tips for July 5, 2025
J. League Japan
Game Prediction
Kyoto Sanga FC is on the verge of a top-three finish in the J. League Japan. To boost its chances, the currently fourth-place team must win against Albirex Niigata on July 5th, Matchday 23. For its part, Albirex Niigata is aiming to escape the relegation zone.
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Albirex Niigata Key stats and trends
- Albirex Niigata have won 5 of their last 10 matches, including 2 draws
- Kyoto Sanga have won 60 of their last 10 home matches
- Kyoto Sanga scores 1.6 goals and concedes 1.2 on average
- Albirex Niigata 60% of their last 10 matches
- Albirex Niigata have lost their last 4 away matches
- Albirex Niigata concedes 1.6 goals and scores 1 on average
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Albirex Niigata recent form
In the early 2000s, Kyoto Sanga FC bounced between the 1st and 2nd divisions, notably finishing as J.League 2 champions in 2001 and 2005. The 2002 season, however, saw their only major title: the Japanese Cup. The emperor. After yet another relegation in 2010, the club returned to J.League 1 in 2022, more than 10 years after leaving it, finishing runner-up in J.League 2 in 2021. In its first season in the top flight, the club narrowly escaped yet another relegation by finishing in the playoffs. For the past three seasons, it has stayed in the top flight by finishing in midfield. In this regard, 2025 is off to a very good start. After 22 matchdays, Kyoto Sanga FC is 4th in the table with 38 points. It has shown remarkable consistency with 11 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses. It currently has the best attack in the Japanese league, with 36 goals scored in 22 matches.
After five seasons in J.League 2, Albirex Niigata will be promoted to the Japanese top division in 2022. The club had a very successful 2022 season, remaining in the top two of the league from Matchday 18 onward, ultimately securing promotion to the J.League on October 9, 2022, by winning its second J.League 2 title. Albirex Niigata, 10th in 2023 and 16th in 2024, is off to a bad start in the 2025 season. Currently, they are 19th or second to last in the table with 19 points. They are four points behind the bottom team and four behind the first non-relegation spot. Albirex has lost 11 matches, half of its 22 games played. It has drawn seven and won only four. Albi has not won in four away games.
Form
- Kyoto Sanga: L W W D W
- Albirex Niigata: W W L L L
Predicted line-ups
- Kyoto Sanga probable line-up: Ota, Fukuda-Yuta-Suzuki-Sato, Sota-Fukuoka-Yonemoto, Marco-Nagasawa-Hara
- Albirex Niigata probable line-up: Tashiro, Yuto-Inamura-James-Soya, Kaito-Hoshi-Arai-Danilo, Ono-Takagi
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Albirex Niigata pre-game odds and win probability
The home side has a 47% chance at 2.01. The visitors have a 25% chance of winning at 3.83. A draw costs 3.44 at 38% probability.
Correct score prediction: Kyoto Sanga 3-0 Albirex Niigata
Kyoto Sanga FC has the best attack in the J League Japan. Coincidentally, they're facing the worst defense in the league. We predict a final score of 3-0.
Expert tip: Kyoto Sanga FC to win
Bet on a home win. Bookmakers predict it at 48% for odds of 2.
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