Kashiwa Reysol vs Kyoto Sanga
Match recap
Kyoto Sanga beat Kashiwa Reysol 1–0 in their J1 League fixture. João Pedro scored for Kyoto Sanga. Kashiwa Reysol held 33% possession to 67% for Kyoto Sanga.
Analysis
Kashiwa Reysol host Kyoto Sanga in what promises to be a closely contested J.League clash. Both teams have shown flashes of quality this season, but the home side's recent offensive form gives them the edge.
In the 15th place round of the 2026 J.League season, Kashiwa Reysol sit mid-table with 20 points from 18 games, while Kyoto Sanga have struggled to find consistent form. Their head-to-head history is fairly balanced, but Kashiwa have a slight upper hand with five wins to Kyoto's three in 14 meetings.
Kashiwa Reysol have been scoring regularly at home, netting in four of their last five matches, with Yoshio Koizumi and Yuki Kakita leading the charge. Koizumi boasts four goals in his last ten games and is heavily involved in assists, making him a key threat. Kyoto Sanga rely heavily on Rafael Elias, their top scorer with seven goals this season, but their defensive vulnerabilities on the road could be exploited by Kashiwa's attacking duo. Both teams have full squads available, so expect a competitive match with Kashiwa's home advantage likely to tip the scales.
Prediction
We predict a 2-1 victory for Kashiwa Reysol, with a goalless first half giving way to an exciting second half where the home side's attacking synergy shines through. Expect around four cards in total as the match heats up.
Outcome probability
Match factors
Kashiwa's attacking synergy
Koizumi and Kakita form a strong attacking duo with high recent goal and assist involvement.
Kyoto's defensive vulnerability away
Kyoto concedes frequently on the road, increasing Kashiwa's scoring chances at home.
Kashiwa's recent scoring streak
Kashiwa has scored in 4 of last 5 games, showing offensive momentum at home.
Kyoto's reliance on Rafael Elias
Elias is the main goal threat for Kyoto, and limiting him could reduce their scoring.
No significant injuries reported
Both teams have full squads available, so no impact from missing key players.
Key Takeaways
Kashiwa Reysol's recent scoring momentum and home advantage should see them edge past Kyoto Sanga in a tight encounter. Keep an eye on Koizumi and Kakita to unlock the defense, while Kyoto's Elias will look to spoil the party.
- Kashiwa Reysol have won 5 of 14 head-to-head matches against Kyoto Sanga, who have won 3, with 6 draws.
- The average goals per head-to-head match is 3.6, indicating moderate scoring.
- Kashiwa Reysol rank 8th in the league with 20 points from 18 games (W7 D0 L11).
- Yoshio Koizumi has scored 4 goals in his last 10 games, showing strong home form.
- Kyoto Sanga's Rafael Elias is their top scorer with 7 goals this season.
- Kashiwa Reysol have scored in 4 of their last 5 home games.
- Kyoto Sanga tend to concede frequently on the road, increasing Kashiwa's scoring chances.
- Both teams have full squads available with no significant injuries reported.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Kashiwa Reysol
Away — Kyoto Sanga
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
João Pedro
Yellow Card
Yoon
Yellow Card
Kakita
Harada
Yellow Card
João Pedro
Assist: Matsuda
Konishi
Yamauchi
Harakawa
Yellow Card
Mitsumaru
Matsuda
Yoon
Okugawa
Suzuki
Yellow Card
Koizumi
Rafael Elias
Yellow Card
Nakano
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | +20 | 45 |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | -3 | 20 |
| 8 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -2 | 20 |
| 9 |  Mito Hollyhock | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | -16 | 18 |
Match Statistics
Kashiwa Reysol
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 2H. MitsumaruM
- 4T. KogaD
- 8Y. KoizumiF
- 18Y. KakitaF
- 21Y. KonishiM
- 24T. KuboM
- 25R. KojimaG
- 26D. SugiokaD
- 39N. NakagawaM
- 42W. HaradaD
- 87H. YamauchiF
Substitutes
- 9M. HosoyaF
- 13T. InukaiD
- 15Y. KomiF
- 16K. YurukiM
- 20Y. SegawaM
- 27K. KumasakaM
- 29K. NagaiG
- 40R. HarakawaM
- 88S. BabaD
Kyoto Sanga
3-4-3Starting XI
- 1G. OtaG
- 3S. AsadaD
- 6João PedroM
- 7M. OkugawaF
- 9Rafael EliasF
- 18T. MatsudaF
- 22H. SugaiD
- 25S. YoonM
- 44K. SatoM
- 48R. NakanoM
- 50Y. SuzukiD
Substitutes
- 10S. FukuokaM
- 15K. NagataD
- 16T. HiraokaM
- 19David Da Silva CostaF
- 21K. KakoiG
- 32M. SaitoM
- 88BarretoM
- 93S. NagasawaF
- 99F. HondaM
Kashiwa Reysol
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tojiro Kubo | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Yoshio Koizumi | F | 88 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Nobuteru Nakagawa | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Ryosuke Kojima | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daiki Sugioka | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Taiyo Koga(C) | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wataru Harada | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Yuki Kakita | F | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hinata Yamauchi | F | 60 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Yudai Konishi | M | 60 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Hiromu Mitsumaru | M | 71 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Tomoya Inukai | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Koya Yuruki | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kengo Nagai | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Seiya Baba | D | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Koki Kumasaka | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Riki Harakawa | M | 30 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Yota Komi | F | 19 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yusuke Segawa | M | 30 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/3 |
| Mao Hosoya | F | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Kyoto Sanga
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Pedro | M | 90 | 8.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3/3 |
| Hidehiro Sugai | D | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shogo Asada | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Yoshinori Suzuki(C) | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Kyo Sato | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryuma Nakano | M | 89 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3/3 |
| Gakuji Ota | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Temma Matsuda | F | 72 | 6.6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Sung-jun Yoon | M | 82 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Rafael Elias | F | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Masaya Okugawa | F | 82 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| David | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Barreto | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mitsuki Saito | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kentaro Kakoi | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kodai Nagata | D | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Taiyo Hiraoka | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fuchi Honda | M | 18 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shimpei Fukuoka | M | 8 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shun Nagasawa | F | 8 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |