J1 League Gameweek 10
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3 - 0 FT Kyoto Sanga
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Futmetrix Verdict
46
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Racing Santander
0-3
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
48
⚖️ Balance
11
🏆 Stakes
49
🎲 Upset
0
Three early blows, one late reprieve denied
Futmetrix Verdict
78
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Ulsan Hyundai FC
2-1
Gangwon FC
⚡ Intensity
64
⚖️ Balance
87
🏆 Stakes
36
🎲 Upset
0
Farias delivers Ulsan's late lift
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Kyo Sato 31'
HT
48' Daiki Suga (Shunki Higashi)
↓ Takaaki Shichi ↑Temma Matsuda 55'
↓ Ryuma Nakano ↑Alex Souza 55'
63' ↓ Yotaro Nakajima ↑Taishi Matsumoto
63' ↓ Shun Ayukawa ↑Mutsuki Kato
64' ↓ Daiki Suga ↑Kim Ju-sung
67' Sébastien Haller
↓ Takumi Kato ↑Marco Túlio 72'
↓ Sung-jun Yoon ↑João Pedro 72'
73' ↓ Sébastien Haller ↑Takuma Asano
78' Akito Suzuki (Takuma Asano)
↓ Hiroto Morooka ↑Takuji Yonemoto 80'
82' Mutsuki Kato (Akito Suzuki)
86' ↓ Akito Suzuki ↑Takumu Kawamura
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Goalkeepers
Keisuke Osako 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Shuto Nakano 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Hayato Araki
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
72%
Duel Win %
Shunki Higashi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Naoto Arai 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Hayao Kawabe 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
64
Passes
9
Duels
Yotaro Nakajima 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Daiki Suga 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Akito Suzuki 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Shun Ayukawa 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Sébastien Haller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
Issei Ouchi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kim Ju-sung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumu Kawamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimon Kobayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sota Koshimichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taishi Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kusini Yengi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuma Asano 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
Mutsuki Kato
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Kyoto Sanga
Goalkeepers
Halls
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Yoshinori Suzuki
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
43%
Duel Win %
Yusuke Ishida
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Kodai Nagata 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Kyo Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoon Sung-Jun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Hiroto Morooka
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Takaaki Shichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Forwards
Ryuma Nakano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Takumi Kato
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
Haruki Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Gakuji Ota
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hisashi Appiah Tawiah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Weverton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Temma Matsuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryosuke Yamanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuji Yonemoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Túlio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Negueba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2026 | Kyoto Sanga | 0 - 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 02/27/2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 - 2 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 09/12/2025 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 - 1 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 03/29/2025 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 - 0 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 11/03/2024 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 0 - 1 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 05/19/2024 | Kyoto Sanga | 0 - 5 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 09/23/2023 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 - 0 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 06/04/2023 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 3 - 1 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | EDION Stadium |
| 10/05/2022 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 - 2 (AET) | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Emperor Cup | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 07/17/2022 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 - 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
05/17/2026
02/27/2026
09/12/2025
03/29/2025
11/03/2024
05/19/2024
09/23/2023
06/04/2023
10/05/2022
07/17/2022
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Win
Kyoto Sanga Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +13
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: +12
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +23
P: 13 GD: +22
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +20
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -10
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -13
P: 12 GD: -12
P: 12 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Kyoto Sanga
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Kyoto Sanga
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Hiroshima's Title Charge Rolls On Under the Edion Lights
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A suffocating attacking masterclass demonstrated the glaring gulf in class between title chasers and relegation strugglers.
The One-Way Traffic
From the opening exchanges under the lights at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, it was glaringly obvious that Sanfrecce Hiroshima had absolutely no intention of dropping points. The home side immediately established a remarkably high Intensity tempo, trapping Kyoto Sanga deep inside their own defensive third. Dominating possession with a staggering 63% of the ball, the hosts essentially turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, unleashing a relentless barrage of attempts. Kyoto’s beleaguered backline weathered an exhausting storm of 13 total corners and constant set-piece pressure. Despite recording an overwhelming 24 shots compared to Kyoto’s meager seven, the early phase somehow remained goalless. The visitors showed incredible stubbornness, absorbing the pressure and setting up a tense, frustrating tactical puzzle for the title challengers to solve going into the halftime break.
Shattering the Resistance
The defensive dam finally burst merely moments after the restart, rewarding the home faithful for their patience. In the 48th minute, Daiki Suga found the crucial breakthrough, latching onto a wonderfully precise delivery from Shunki Higashi to finish cleanly past the stranded goalkeeper. That single, clinical strike completely altered the Balance of the tie. Forced to abandon their deep, conservative block, Kyoto suddenly had to step out and chase the game, leaving vast, uncharacteristic spaces behind their defensive line. Hiroshima expertly manipulated this new dynamic, continuing to dictate the tempo and denying their visitors any meaningful foothold in the midfield. The away side severely struggled to string forward passes together, managing just two tame shots on target all evening while generating a vastly inferior expected goals tally.
The Late Onslaught
With the Stakes incredibly high at the top of the table, Hiroshima ensured there would be absolutely no late upsets by relying on their impressive squad depth and final-third ruthlessness. Akito Suzuki effectively killed the contest in the 78th minute, ruthlessly burying a golden chance beautifully orchestrated by Takuma Asano. Unwilling to settle, Suzuki turned provider just four minutes later, perfectly setting up Mutsuki Kato to seal a comprehensive and fully deserved 3-0 victory. This commanding, statement performance keeps Sanfrecce firmly breathing down the necks of the league leaders, sitting just one point adrift of the summit. Conversely, Kyoto remains precariously anchored near the drop zone, staring down a grueling and deeply stressful relegation battle as the season accelerates toward its defining phase.
Key Questions
What made A. Suzuki the Man of the Match?
He effectively killed the tie with a brilliant late surge, scoring the crucial second goal and immediately assisting the third to guarantee all three points.
What does this mean for Sanfrecce Hiroshima's season?
This vital win keeps them just one point off the league summit, cementing their aggressive push for the league title and AFC Champions League qualification.
How did substitute A. Suzuki change the game?
Capitalising on late-game fatigue, his directness injected clinical precision into the final third, breaking Kyoto's tired defensive lines with a rapid goal and an assist.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title Ambitions Tested as Sanfrecce Host Sanga
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. While this clash pits a genuine title contender against lower-table strugglers, the sheer attacking firepower on display makes it a fascinating, if one-sided, spectacle.
The Setup
When Sanfrecce Hiroshima step onto the pitch at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima on October 17, 2026, they know anything less than three points could derail their championship pursuit. Sitting pretty in second place, the hosts are an offensive juggernaut. Their scorching Form has seen them rattle in goals for fun, masking any minor defensive frailties. Conversely, Kyoto Sanga find themselves mired in 16th, fighting desperately to turn their season around. A relatively modest Stakes rating for the broader league context reflects the massive gulf in quality here, pulling down the overall Balance of the contest. Yet, with a wealth of attacking talent on the pitch, the entertainment value remains incredibly high.
Key Battle
The physical presence of S. Haller leading the line for the hosts will be a constant nightmare for the visitors' backline. On the other side, Kyoto's hopes of escaping the pressure rest squarely on the shoulders of Rafael Elias. If Elias can exploit the spaces left by a forward-thinking Hiroshima midfield, Kyoto might just find a fleeting lifeline.
Our Prediction
Expect a dominant home performance. Sanfrecce's superior firepower and off-the-charts Stars rating will dictate the tempo from the very first whistle. Kyoto will try to absorb the pressure, but they will ultimately be worn down by relentless waves of attacks, leading to a comfortable 3-0 victory for the title chasers.