Kyoto Sanga
Sanga Stadium by Kyocera · Est. 1922
Kyoto Sanga's 2026 J1 League Campaign
Kyoto Sanga's 2026 campaign in the J1 League was a rollercoaster that ultimately landed them in 8th place with 23 points from 18 matches. Their record was a curious blend of 8 wins and 10 losses, with not a single draw to be found—proof that in Kyoto, it's win or lose, no middle ground. They scored 22 goals but conceded 28, finishing with a goal difference of -6, suggesting a defence that occasionally fancied itself as a sieve.
The season’s form was a patchwork quilt of highs and lows, including a three-match winning streak that hinted at something special, only to be tempered by a series of losses. Home games saw a respectable 5 wins but also 5 losses, while away outings were slightly more challenging with 4 wins against 6 defeats. Clean sheets were a rare luxury, managed just three times across all fixtures.
Looking ahead, Kyoto Sanga will surely aim to tighten the defence and convert those narrow losses into draws or wins. With a season of no draws behind them, perhaps next time they’ll embrace a stalemate or two—sometimes sharing the spoils can be a clever tactic.
Points trajectory
Manager
Gwi-Jae Jo
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
J1 League table
Kyoto Sanga's 2026 J1 League Form
Kyoto Sanga's 2026 campaign in the J1 League has been a bit of a rollercoaster, if the rollercoaster sometimes forgot to climb and occasionally took a nosedive. With 8 wins and no draws from 18 matches, they've been a team that either goes for the win or takes a loss—no middle ground here. Their biggest winning streak of three games shows they can string together some consistency, but the 10 losses tell a tale of defensive vulnerabilities.
Interestingly, their points drops come exclusively from defeats rather than shared spoils, suggesting a style that favours going for it rather than settling. Home form is slightly better with 5 wins, but conceding 19 goals at home versus 15 away hints at some defensive wobbles even on their own turf. Overall, Kyoto Sanga's form is streaky and prone to swings, making them an unpredictable outfit in the mid-table tussle.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Biggest results
- Biggest home win5-1
- Biggest away win1-2
- Biggest home loss2-6
- Biggest away loss3-0
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Team Intelligence
Form & Record▾
Last 20 competitive
Injuries▾
No current injuries reported
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Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in their last 3 games
Conceded in 3 of last 5 games
Clean sheet in 2 of last 5 games
Won 2 of last 5 games
Lost 3 of last 5 games
No active streak
Failed to score in 2 of last 5 games
Kyoto Sanga's Home and Away Form in the 2026 J1 League
Kyoto Sanga show a clear contrast between their home and away performances this season. At home, they have found the net 17 times but conceded 19, managing only two clean sheets. Their five home wins are balanced by an equal number of losses, suggesting a volatile but occasionally potent presence on familiar turf.
Away from home, goals have been harder to come by, with just eight scored, but their defence has fared slightly better, conceding 15. Despite this, they have lost six away matches and kept just one clean sheet, indicating a struggle to maintain defensive solidity on the road.
Overall, the side's attacking output is more fruitful at home, while their defence remains leaky regardless of venue, painting a picture of a team still searching for consistency in the 2026 campaign.
Fipster's Record on Kyoto Sanga
Fipster’s model is still in its infancy when it comes to Kyoto Sanga this 2026 J1 League campaign, having registered just one scored fixture so far. That lone outing didn’t quite hit the mark, resulting in a miss. While it’s a modest start, it means there’s room for the model to improve its insight into Kyoto Sanga’s performances as the season unfolds. Keep an eye on how the predictions evolve — even the best need time to find their feet.
Venue
Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gakuji OtaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  Kentaro KakoiGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 94 |  Masaaki MurakamiGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  Shinnosuke FukudaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 |  Shogo AsadaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  Hisashi Appiah TawiahDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 |  Kodai NagataDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  Hidehiro SugaiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 |  Henrique TrevisanDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 40 |  Y. IshidaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 50 |  Yoshinori SuzukiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  João PedroMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  Takuji YonemotoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  Shimpei FukuokaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  Taiyo HiraokaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | S. YoonMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 |  Mitsuki SaitoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 39 |  Taiki HiratoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 44 |  Kyo SatoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 48 |  Ryuma NakanoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 88 |  BarretoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 99 |  Fuchi HondaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  Masaya OkugawaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  Rafael EliasAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  Marco TúlioAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | Alex NeguebaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  Temma MatsudaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | David Da Silva CostaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 | Ko SakaiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 77 | Haruki AraiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 93 |  Shun NagasawaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
