Kyoto Sanga v Mito Hollyhock Prediction & Expected Goals (22 Aug) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultKyoto Sanga to win ✗45% · @2.10

Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.25

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.85

GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · @1.22

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.09

Kyoto Sanga vs Mito Hollyhock: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

11:00 WAT, Saturday 22 August: Kyoto Sanga v Mito Hollyhock in the J1 League, played at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera. In the table, Kyoto Sanga are 8th, in the drop zone, on 23 points after 18 matches; Mito Hollyhock are 9th (in the drop zone) with 18.

Current form

Kyoto Sanga, last 5: DLWLW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Kawasaki Frontale, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.

Mito Hollyhock, last 5: DLLLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Gamba Osaka, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.

Momentum favours Kyoto Sanga, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.2 for Mito Hollyhock.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Kyoto Sanga 1.5 xG, Mito Hollyhock 1.2 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 59%.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Kyoto Sanga 45%, draw 23%, Mito Hollyhock 32%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.85.
Price worth noting: Mito Hollyhock to win @3.50 – the bookmaker implies 29%, our ratings say 32%.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (72%, odds 1.38). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kyoto Sanga 1–1 Mito Hollyhock. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Kyoto Sanga45%fair 2.23 · @2.10

Draw23%fair 4.40 · @3.30

Mito Hollyhock32%fair 3.08 · @3.50

2.71Expected goals

1.49Kyoto Sanga xG

1.22Mito Hollyhock xG

59%Both score

47%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–112%

1–010%

2–19%

0–18%

2–07%

1–27%

From our goals model: Kyoto Sanga 1.5 – 1.2 Mito Hollyhock expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Kyoto Sanga to win ✗	45%	2.23	2.10
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	77%	1.29	1.25
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	59%	1.70	1.85 ▲
Draw no bet	Kyoto Sanga (draw no bet) ✗	58%	1.72	–
Asian handicap	Mito Hollyhock +1 (Asian handicap) ✓	73%	1.38	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	72%	1.39	1.38
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✗	53%	1.90	1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✗	74%	1.35	1.22
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	87%	1.15	1.07
First team to score	Kyoto Sanga to score first ✗	51%	1.95	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	42%	2.38	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Kyoto Sanga / FT Kyoto Sanga ✗	26%	3.89	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	9%	11.09	–

Kyoto Sanga – last 6

DLWLWL

15 Aug	@ Kawasaki Frontale	2–2	D
9 Aug	@ V-varen Nagasaki	1–2	L
6 Jun	@ Kashiwa Reysol	1–0	W
30 May	vs Kashiwa Reysol	2–6	L
23 May	vs V-varen Nagasaki	1–0	W
17 May	vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima	0–4	L

1.2Scored / game

2.3Conceded / game

50%Both scored

67%Over 2.5

Mito Hollyhock – last 6

DLLLLL

15 Aug	vs Gamba Osaka	1–1	D
8 Aug	@ Kashiwa Reysol	1–2	L
6 Jun	vs V-varen Nagasaki	0–1	L
30 May	@ V-varen Nagasaki	0–1	L
24 May	vs Kawasaki Frontale	1–3	L
16 May	vs Tokyo Verdy	0–1	L

0.5Scored / game

1.5Conceded / game

50%Both scored

33%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Kashima	18	15	3	+20	45
2	FC Tokyo	18	13	5	+14	37
3	Machida Zelvia	18	13	5	+6	37
4	Kawasaki Frontale	18	10	8	-2	28
5	Tokyo Verdy	18	10	8	-4	28
6	Urawa	18	7	11	+3	25
7	Yokohama F. Marinos	18	6	12	-3	20
8	Kashiwa Reysol	18	7	11	-2	20
9	Mito Hollyhock	18	6	12	-16	18
10	JEF United Chiba	18	3	15	-16	12

Team

Pts

+20

+14

-2

-4

-3

-2

-16

-16

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Kyoto Sanga vs Mito Hollyhock?

Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.

Who will win Kyoto Sanga vs Mito Hollyhock?

On our numbers Kyoto Sanga have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Mito Hollyhock 32%.

How many goals will there be in Kyoto Sanga vs Mito Hollyhock?

We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Kyoto Sanga vs Mito Hollyhock?

Our predicted score is Kyoto Sanga 1–1 Mito Hollyhock, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.

When is Kyoto Sanga vs Mito Hollyhock?

Kyoto Sanga vs Mito Hollyhock (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera.

Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

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