J1 League· Regular Season - 18· Ajinomoto Stadium
Tokyo Verdy
Kyoto Sanga5 Dec
Tokyo Verdy vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 5 December 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
0-1
Fair odds
1.68
Expected goals
0.9 - 1.4
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More Tokyo Verdy vs Kyoto Sanga tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Kyoto Sanga +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 91% | 1.10 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 80% | 1.25 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Tokyo Verdy +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| X2Kyoto Sanga or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| 1XTokyo Verdy or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 45% | 2.21 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 40% | 2.48 | - |
| 2Kyoto Sanga to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| 1Tokyo Verdy to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Kyoto Sanga -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 22% | 4.53 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 20% | 4.98 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Tokyo Verdy -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 9% | 11.05 | - |
Tokyo Verdy vs Kyoto Sanga preview & analysis
Match preview
Tokyo Verdy host Kyoto Sanga in the J1 League (Regular Season - 18) at Ajinomoto Stadium on Saturday, 5 December 2026, with kick-off at 05:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Tokyo Verdy are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 8. Most recently they lost to Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0-2 at home. They're 20th in the table with 4 points from 9 games. Kyoto Sanga arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 2. Most recently they beat Ratchaburi 1-0 at home. They're 16th in the table with 8 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Tokyo Verdy have won 1, Kyoto Sanga have won 3 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.2 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Kyoto Sanga narrow favourites: Tokyo Verdy 23%, draw 38%, Kyoto Sanga 39%. We expect around 2.3 goals (0.9 - 1.4 in expected goals), with 40% for over 2.5 and 45% for both teams to score.
Our tip
This shapes up as a tight, low-event game, and goals could be at a premium. Our pick is Under 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 60% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Tokyo Verdy 0-1 Kyoto Sanga.
Recent form
Tokyo Verdy- 11 OctHSanfrecce Hiroshima0-2
- 7 OctAGainare Tottori0-0
- 29 SeptASagan Tosu1-2
- 19 SeptAUrawa1-3
- 13 SeptHJEF United Chiba1-1
Kyoto Sanga- 13 OctHRatchaburi1-0
- 10 OctHMachida Zelvia0-1
- 3 OctAMachida Zelvia0-0
- 23 SeptHFujieda MYFC1-0
- 19 SeptAFagiano Okayama2-1
Head to head
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 21 |
| 2 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +16 | 20 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 20 |
| 4 |  FC Tokyo | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 20 |
| 5 |  Vissel Kobe | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 19 |
| 6 |  Kashima | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 16 |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 15 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +3 | 13 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 10 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
| 11 |  Urawa | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 12 |  Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 |  Mito Hollyhock | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 |
| 14 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 9 |
| 15 |  Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 9 |
| 16 | Kyoto Sanga | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 |
| 17 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 18 |  Gamba Osaka | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 |  JEF United Chiba | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 5 |
| 20 | Tokyo Verdy | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -10 | 4 |
Tokyo Verdy vs Kyoto Sanga: FAQ
What is the Tokyo Verdy vs Kyoto Sanga prediction?
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Our tip is Under 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Tokyo Verdy 0-1 Kyoto Sanga.
Who is the favourite to win Tokyo Verdy vs Kyoto Sanga?
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Kyoto Sanga are favourites. Our model gives Tokyo Verdy a 23% chance of winning, Kyoto Sanga 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Tokyo Verdy vs Kyoto Sanga?
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We rate both teams to score at 45%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Tokyo Verdy vs Kyoto Sanga kick off?
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Tokyo Verdy vs Kyoto Sanga kicks off at 05:00 UTC on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo.
