Kyoto Sanga FC beat Avispa Fukuoka 2-1 in J.League, taking the lead through Rafael Elias in the eighth minute and extending it just after the hour. Fukuoka had plenty of the ball and created far more chances, but Kyoto held on after a late scare.
7.3Rafael EliasKyoto Sanga FC · Forward1 goal · 3 shotsKyoto Sanga FC 2:1 Avispa Fukuoka — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
- 10K. Maeda(Foul)
- 30(Foul)
Second half1 - 1
- 62
- 67(Foul)
- 68K. Maeda
- 75(Foul)
- 86
Live Prediction
Kyoto Sanga FC to winWon1.71
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+9.6Clear edge
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Kyoto Sanga FC to win
WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Kyoto Sanga FC vs Avispa Fukuoka?
Kyoto Sanga FC 2-1 Avispa Fukuoka (J.League).
Who scored?
Rafael Elias (8') for Kyoto Sanga FC; Haruki Arai (63', assist Rafael Elias) for Kyoto Sanga FC; Halls (86') for Avispa Fukuoka.
Was Kyoto Sanga FC's win deserved?
Yes — Kyoto Sanga FC were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Kyoto Sanga FC vs Avispa Fukuoka?
Yellow cards: Kokoro Maeda (Avispa Fukuoka); Kazuki Fujimoto (Avispa Fukuoka); Sung-jun Yoon (Kyoto Sanga FC); Yu Hashimoto (Avispa Fukuoka).
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Head to Head meetings
Kyoto Sanga FC – Avispa Fukuoka
Kyoto Sanga FC
Avispa Fukuoka
- 3
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 5
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  3 | 5  |
Scored goals | 10 | 9 |
Average per game | 1.11 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 2-0 | 0-1 |
Kyoto Sanga FC
Avispa Fukuoka
Best statistical picks
Kyoto Sanga FC – Avispa Fukuoka
Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.65 | 3.00 | 2.75 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Evenly matched
Kyoto Sanga arrive winless in four and sitting 18th, while Avispa Fukuoka have won five of eight meetings against them — including May's astonishing 5-6. CheckLive's read leans to the visitors, but at a narrow 51% this is closer to a coin-flip than a commanding call.
Over 2.52.60
No clear favorite
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
38
43.1
CheckSkill
49.8
52.1
CheckMental
28.6
38.1
CheckLive total41.4 vs 46.2+4.8
More match signals
Both teams to score — Yes58%2.10
Over 3.552%5.00
Home win — Kyoto Sanga FC50%2.65
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Kyoto Sanga and Avispa Fukuoka?
Avispa Fukuoka are the slight pick, holding a 51% lean and a strong head-to-head record with five wins in eight meetings. Yet the margin is small, so an upset would not surprise.
Who is in better form coming into this match?
Avispa Fukuoka look the steadier side; Kyoto Sanga are winless in four and sit 18th with one point. The visitors' form is only slightly better, and their last five reads two wins and three losses.
Will both teams score in this J.League clash?
Goals look likely: their meetings average 3.1 per game, and the latest finished 5-6 in Avispa's favor. With nine goals scored and nine conceded in their last five, Fukuoka rarely keep clean sheets.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.65 | 3.00 | 2.75 |