Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Kyoto Sanga (3rd, 68 pts) held a 25-point advantage over Tokyo Verdy (17th, 43 pts). Kyoto Sanga ranked just 7th in the league on five-round form despite their 3rd table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.63/1.05 for Kyoto Sanga and 0.61/1.08 for Tokyo Verdy (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.2.
5 meetings are on record — 2 won by Kyoto Sanga, 1 by Tokyo Verdy, 2 drawn, at 3 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 20% of those meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 60% of the meetings.
Sanga Stadium by Kyocera (Kameoka) in Kameoka hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Kyoto Sanga: Rafael Elias da Silva Bataglia (66')