Kyoto Sanga vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Kyoto Sanga vs Tokyo Verdy

Kyoto Sanga host Tokyo Verdy in this Japanese J1 league match at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Saturday 16 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We’re going for a straight pick on Kyoto Sanga when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory against Tokyo Verdy, with odds of +107 currently available.

Kyoto Sanga have triumphed in their last three home games. Most recently, they won away from home when beating Nagoya Grampus 2-1 at Toyota Stadium. The Purple had two shots on target and 48% possession, with Rafael Elias and Shinnosuke Fukuda scoring one goal each.

Tokyo Verdy claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 1-0 win occurred against Yokohama F. Marinos at Ajinomoto Stadium. Hiroshi Jofuku's side had two shots on goal and boasted 58% possession, with Hiroto Taniguchi finding the net in the 62nd minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Verdy are unbeaten when it comes to the past three meetings against Sanga. In their last clash, Verdy banked a 1-0 home victory at Ajinomoto Stadium. The past 3 H2H matches have involved two draws and one Verdy win.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Kyoto Sanga	2	0	2	0	2	2	0	2:2	3

Sanga have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts. Kwi-Jea Cho's men have averaged 43.8% possession and 4.0 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 4.4 corners from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.

Top goalscorers are Shinnosuke Fukuda and Marco Tulio on 4 goals, while Shun Nagasawa has bagged 2. Taiki Hirato is the top assists maker on 3.

Verdy have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.5 goals from 5.5 attempts and 1.7 shots on goal. The Inagi side average 52.6% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against them, while conceding 1.0 goals from 6.0 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Hiroto Taniguchi, Daiki Fukazawa, Shuhei Kawasaki, Yuta Arai and Yudai Kimura score 1 goals each. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Kosuke Saito, Hiroto Taniguchi and Yuto Tsunashima who have all made 1.

Confirmed Lineups

Kyoto Sanga confirmed lineup (4-1-2-3): Gakuji Ota (GK), Shinnosuke Fukuda, Hisashi Tawiah, Yoshinori Suzuki, Hidehiro Sugai, Shimpei Fukuoka, Leo Gomes, Taiki Hirato, Marco Tulio, Rafael Elias, Taichi Hara.

Tokyo Verdy confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Matheus Vidotto (GK), Kazuya Miyahara, Daiki Fukazawa, Hiroto Taniguchi, Yuan Matsuhashi, Rei Hirakawa, Koki Morita, Yuta Arai, Kosuke Saito, Yuya Fukuda, Itsuki Someno.

Kyoto Sanga vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Kyoto Sanga vs Tokyo Verdy betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, best scoreline call, corners betting pick and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ve identified a value bet in the form of Kyoto Sanga who are trading at odds of +107. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this selection and they can win this J1 League clash.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key J1 League data is helpful.

Key Kyoto Sanga vs Tokyo Verdy league stats:

• Sanga have won 3 consecutive games at home.
• Sanga have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Sanga have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Verdy have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 48.3% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

The Asian Handicap provide a range of alternatives when it comes to backing Sanga. There’s a chance to get bigger odds if you think that a sizeable win can be achieved.

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Our Match Prediction

Sanga To Win @ +107 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sanga 1 - 0 Verdy

There are betting odds of +475 that Sanga land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Sanga Under 5.5 Corners -143

Kyoto Sanga have been awarded an average of 4.00 corners in the past 10 games, while the corner count against Tokyo Verdy has been less than 5.5 in the last eight matches. The Sanga Team Corners line could be on the high side based on the latest stats and -143 is available to back.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sanga

Total

8.40 4.00 4.40

Home

8.40 4.60 3.80

Away

9.10 4.30 4.80

Verdy

Total

9.00 4.90 4.10

Home

9.30 5.20 4.10

Away

8.00 3.20 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

-103

Sanga Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Verdy Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-132

X

+700

2

+155

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Kyoto Sanga vs Tokyo Verdy Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Kyoto Sanga are the skinniest price to succeed in this J1 League clash, with the favourites afforded a 48% probability based on their +107 betting odds with the bookies. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +250 for Tokyo Verdy.

Sanga -0.25 on the Asian Handicap can be backed at -133. It means your stake is split between 0 and -0.5, with a full payout if they beat Verdy. Half your stake is refunded if we see a draw.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. A viable alternative is betting the BTTS market and opting for the -156 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+107

X

+230

2

+250

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+104

2

+320

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-303

X2

-135

Draw No Bet

1

-208

2

+143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-133

2 Hcp +0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-185

Over 2.5

+140

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+110

No

-156

Kyoto Sanga have landed three straight wins at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA. The Purple have racked up six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Tokyo Verdy haven’t tasted victory in five consecutive matches on the road. Hiroshi Jofuku's team have finished with six draws, three defeats and two win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.50 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

The previous Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA encounter involved a 0-0 draw between Sanga and Verdy.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Kyoto Sanga Home Stats		6-2-2	2.60	1.70	0.90	5	5	6	4
Tokyo Verdy Away Stats		1-6-3	1.30	0.50	0.80	3	7	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Kyoto Sanga vs Tokyo Verdy Lineups & Team News

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