An interesting fixture is on the cards as Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Avispa Fukuoka clash at Edion Peace Wing this weekend. View our free Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Avispa Fukuoka predictions below.
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Avispa Fukuoka predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- Over four goals were scored on average in Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last 10 matches.
- Eight of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last 10 games featured goals at both ends.
- Avispa Fukuoka have no wins in their last seven encounters with Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- Both teams scored in four of the last six clashes between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 Avispa Fukuoka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima won five of their last seven meetings with Avispa Fukuoka. Given that Hiroshima kept just two clean sheets in their last 10 games, Avispa Fukuoka should be able to get on the scoresheet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sanfrecce Hiroshima are overwhelming favourites
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
- Draw: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- Avispa Fukuoka: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are coming off a much-needed win, as they cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Iwaki in the Emperor Cup earlier this week. In contrast, Avispa Fukuoka have lost back-to-back games, conceding four times in the process.
On that note, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are the expected winners at 10/21 (1.48). Teams with these odds generally have a 67.7% probability of winning.
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Also, taking into account that both teams found the net in four of the last six encounters between these sides, BTTS – yes has an appealing look at 5/4 (2.25). That one has a 44.4% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Hiroshima's dominance set to continue?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have had Avispa Fukuoka's number in recent years. They are undefeated in the last seven skirmishes between these teams, with five wins and two draws.
Japan J-League 13/04/24
Avispa Fukuoka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan J-League 03/12/23
Avispa Fukuoka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan J-League 07/05/23
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Avispa Fukuoka
Japan J-League Cup 25/09/22
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Avispa Fukuoka
Japan J-League Cup 21/09/22
Avispa Fukuoka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Team news and form guide
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Looking to get some momentum going
Mutsuki Kato faces a late fitness test ahead of this clash, after picking up a knock in Sanfrecce Hiroshima's midweek fixture.
Predicted lineup: Osako (GK), Shiotani, Nakano, Sasaki, Arai, Matsumoto, Mitsuta, Higashi, Ohashi, Vieira & Sotiriou.
Japan FA Cup 11/09/24
L
Gamba Osaka
2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1
Japan J-League Cup 08/09/24
L
Nagoya Grampus
2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1
Japan J-League Cup 04/09/24
W
Nagoya Grampus
0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1
Japan J-League 31/08/24
W
FC Tokyo
2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
3
Japan J-League 25/08/24
W
Kashiwa Reysol
0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2
Avispa Fukuoka: Hoping to avoid a third consecutive defeat
Although Seiya Inoue received a straight red in Avispa Fukuoka's midweek Emperor Cup game, the 24-year-old should be available for selection, as his suspension does not apply to the J League.
Predicted lineup: Murakami (GK), Grolli, Tashiro, Miya, Oda, Matsuoka, Mae, Iwasaki, Konno, Shigemi & Zahedi.
Japan J-League 01/09/24
L
Vissel Kobe
2
Avispa Fukuoka
0
Japan J-League 24/08/24
D
Gamba Osaka
2
Avispa Fukuoka
2
Japan J-League 17/08/24
L
Albirex Niigata
1
Avispa Fukuoka
0
Japan J-League 10/08/24
D
Consadole Sapporo
2
Avispa Fukuoka
2
Japan J-League 07/08/24
D
Shonan Bellmare
1
Avispa Fukuoka
1
Player to watch: Yuki Ohashi
Yuki Ohashi made the switch from Shonan Bellmare to Sanfrecce Hiroshima earlier this year. He has been the team's best player so far, with 12 direct goal involvements in 20 appearances. The 27-year-old was on the scoresheet in Hiroshima's midweek Emperor Cup fixture, and will hope to score in back-to-back games for the first time in 10 weeks.
