Result
1:2
18/03/2026 at 06:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
- J1 League - Round 7
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Brazil | Canal GOAT |
 China | K-Ball |
 Japan | DAZN Japan |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.00 | 1.98 |
| Ball possession |
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| 46% | 54% |
| Total shots |
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| 12 | 14 |
| Shots on target |
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| 2 | 5 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 4 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 1 | 3 |
| Passes |
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| 70% (269/386) | 78% (353/454) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 0 | 2 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.00 | 1.98 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 0.57 | 1.18 |
| Total shots |
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| 12 | 14 |
| Shots on target |
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| 2 | 5 |
| Shots off target |
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| 5 | 7 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 5 | 2 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 9 | 10 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 3 | 4 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Headed goals |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 4 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 1 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 15 | 19 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Offsides |
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| 0 | 2 |
| Free kicks |
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| 11 | 6 |
| Passes |
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| 70% (269/386) | 78% (353/454) |
| Long passes |
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| 29% (22/76) | 27% (17/63) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 56% (62/110) | 62% (77/125) |
| Crosses |
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| 25% (2/8) | 17% (3/18) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.53 | 0.78 |
| Throw ins |
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| 24 | 42 |
| Fouls |
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| 6 | 11 |
| Tackles |
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| 73% (8/11) | 71% (12/17) |
| Duels won |
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| 43 | 47 |
| Clearances |
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| 27 | 28 |
| Interceptions |
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| 16 | 9 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 2 | 1 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 1.18 | 0.57 |
| Goals prevented |
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| -0.82 | -0.43 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (1 - 1)
- 5', 1 - 0, Thiago ⚽,
- 27', Thiago ↓, Yamasaki R. ↑,
- 35', Yoon S. 🟨,
- 42', 1 - 1, Okugawa M. ⚽,
- 2nd Half (0 - 1)
- 46', Kasayanagi T. ↓, Campbell N. ↑,
- 65', Hiraoka T. ↓, Honda F. ↑,
- 67', Yamada R. ↓, Diego Pituca ↑,
- 67', Kushibiki K. ↓, Teruyama H. ↑,
- 73', Okugawa M. ↓, Nakano R. ↑,
- 75', 1 - 2, Henrique Trevisan ⚽,
- 77', Joao Pedro 🟨,
- 84', Arai H. ↓, Gustavo Barreto ↑,
- 84', Sekiguchi M. ↓, Yoneda S. ↑,
- 84', Marco Tulio ↓, Matsuda T. ↑,
Chances of winning
V-Varen Nagasaki
33.8% | Draw
28.1% | Kyoto Sanga
38.1% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
V-Varen Nagasaki has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.7%)Kyoto Sanga has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.6%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for V-Varen Nagasaki than the current prediction. (-3%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Kyoto Sanga than the current prediction. (+4%)
V-Varen Nagasaki - Kyoto Sanga Odds
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2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.78 ↓
(3.04) |
3.32 ↓
(3.47) |
2.46 ↑
(2.27) |
6.8%
(5.8%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
Preview Facts
- This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 13th place) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 7th place)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, V-Varen Nagasaki won 4.
- Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
- V-Varen Nagasaki may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
- There will not play in V-Varen Nagasaki: Emerson Deocleciano
(Knee Injury)
Nagura T.
(Illness)
- There will not play in Kyoto: Fukuoka S.
(Injury)
- There are questionable in Kyoto: Rafael Elias
(Injury)
- In the last 16 head-to-head matches, V-Varen Nagasaki won 8 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 14:11. (average 0.9:0.7).
- Including home matches between the teams, V-Varen Nagasaki won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 6:3. (average 0.9:0.4).
How many head-to-head matches has V-Varen Nagasaki won against Kyoto Sanga?
V-Varen Nagasaki has won of their last 0 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Kyoto Sanga won against V-Varen Nagasaki?
Kyoto Sanga has won of their last 0 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between V-Varen Nagasaki - Kyoto Sanga were as follows:
Latest results of V-Varen Nagasaki
Latest results of Kyoto Sanga
Japan J1 League Table
2026East | | Pl | W | W | L | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15:5 | 22 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13:8 | 16 |
| 3 | Machida | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Verdy | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12:11 | 13 |
| 5 | Urawa Reds | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12:13 | 10 |
| 7 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 8 | Kashiwa Reysol | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 12:13 | 8 |
| 9 | Mito | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9:17 | 8 |
| 10 | Chiba | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6:14 | 5 |
West | | Pl | W | W | L | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Kyoto | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12:9 | 14 |
| 2 | Gamba Osaka | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:13 | 14 |
| 3 | Vissel Kobe | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:8 | 13 |
| 4 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11:10 | 13 |
| 5 | Nagoya Grampus | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:12 | 13 |
| 6 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10:11 | 12 |
| 7 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12:10 | 11 |
| 8 | Cerezo Osaka | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 9 | Okayama | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 11 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8:17 | 5 |
Promotion ~ J1 League (Play Offs: )
Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 3rd place)
Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 5th place)
Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 7th place)
Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 9th place)
