The kick off for the match between Kyoto Sanga and Albirex Niigata will take place at 11:00 (UK time) - Saturday, 07/05 - at the Kyōto Nishikyogoku Stadium. This clash of the 2025 J1 League looks very promising!
Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis including predictions for Kyoto Sanga vs Albirex Niigata. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning.
Kyoto Sanga vs Albirex Niigata - APWin Predictions
The APWin experts have identified up to three betting markets for this match based on extensive analysis. Below, you'll find the favorite to win this clash and insights into alternative markets.
Kyoto Sanga – General analysis for the match
Kyoto Sanga has played 22 matches in the J1 League so far, with 11 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses. This results in an average of 1.73 points per match.
In the 2025 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses. Kyoto Sanga's attack has scored 37 goals, 36 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.64 goals per league match and 1.61 goals per match across the entire season.
Rafael Elias da Silva is the team’s top scorer with 8 goals, while Taichi Hara leads the team in assists with 6. Defensively, Kyoto Sanga has conceded 26 goals in the league (an average of 1.18) and 26 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.13 over 23 matches).
Albirex Niigata – General analysis for the match
In 22 J1 League matches, Albirex Niigata has recorded 4 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 0.86 points per game.
In the 2025 season, the team has 5 wins in 23 matches. The team has scored 24 goals, 23 of them in the J1 League (an average of 1.05 goals per match), with Motoki Hasegawa being the team's top scorer with 6 goals and Kento Hashimoto providing 2 assists.
Defensively, Albirex Niigata has conceded 37 goals in the league and 37 in the 2025 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.61 goals conceded per match.
Kyoto Sanga vs Albirex Niigata: team standings and performance
Before discussing what to expect from this clash, it’s important to understand each team’s current form. Below, check out how both teams are performing and the situation they face in the competition.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kashiwa Reysol |
23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 31 | 20 | +11 | 44 | 1.91 |
| 2 |
Vissel Kobe |
23 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 21 | +11 | 43 | 1.87 |
| 3 |
Kashima Antlers |
23 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 33 | 22 | +11 | 41 | 1.78 |
| 4 |
Kyoto Sanga |
23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 38 | 27 | +11 | 41 | 1.78 |
| 5 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
23 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 18 | +9 | 39 | 1.70 |
| 6 |
Kawasaki Frontale |
23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 37 | 24 | +13 | 38 | 1.65 |
| 7 |
Machida Zelvia |
23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 33 | 24 | +9 | 37 | 1.61 |
| 8 |
Urawa Reds |
21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 26 | 20 | +6 | 34 | 1.62 |
| 9 |
Cerezo Osaka |
23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 34 | 30 | +4 | 33 | 1.43 |
| 10 |
Gamba Osaka |
23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 31 | 1.35 |
| 11 |
Fagiano Okayama |
23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 30 | 1.30 |
| 12 |
Avispa Fukuoka |
22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 21 | -2 | 30 | 1.36 |
| 13 |
Nagoya Grampus |
23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 30 | -2 | 28 | 1.22 |
| 14 |
Tokyo Verdy |
23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 23 | -8 | 28 | 1.22 |
| 15 |
Shimizu S-Pulse |
23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 32 | -5 | 27 | 1.17 |
| 16 |
Tokyo |
23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 24 | 32 | -8 | 26 | 1.13 |
| 17 |
Shonan Bellmare |
22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 30 | -14 | 23 | 1.05 |
| 18 |
Yokohama |
23 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 28 | -14 | 19 | 0.83 |
| 19 |
Albirex Niigata |
23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 39 | -15 | 19 | 0.83 |
| 20 |
Yokohama F. Marinos |
23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 32 | -13 | 18 | 0.78 |
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Updated Comparison: Kyoto Sanga vs Albirex Niigata
Check out the most relevant team stats to build your prediction with more confidence.
Home Team
Kyoto Sanga
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L W |
1.7 |
| Home | W W D L W |
1.67 |
| Away | D L W W L |
1.73 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 44% | 55% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2.33 | 2.82 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.44 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.1 | 0.89 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 56% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 33% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 11% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 78% | 36% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.58 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.52 | 1.59 |
Away Team
Albirex Niigata
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L W L |
0.89 |
| Home | L W W D L |
0.89 |
| Away | L L L L W |
0.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 11% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 3.11 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 1.44 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.67 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 78% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 11% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 22% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 44% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.47 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.39 | 1.81 |
Just below, you’ll find all the statistics for Kyoto Sanga and Albirex Niigata.
Kyoto Sanga vs Albirex Niigata Preview, Livescore and H2H
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Trends and interesting facts about the clubs
The bookmakers list Kyoto Sanga as the favorite to win the match, with an 45% chance of victory. During our analysis, the average odds were as follows:
Kyoto Sanga - 2.2.
Draw - 3.73.
Albirex Niigata - 4.07.
The last match between the teams took place on 19/04/2025, in the J1 League, and Kyoto Sanga won the match. The final score was 1-2.
