Jubilo Iwata will visit the Edion Piece Wing in Hiroshima this weekend, as they square off against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. View our free Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Iwata predictions below.
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Iwata predictions: A low-scoring stalemate
Key stats
- Five of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last eight league games ended in stalemates.
- The spoils were shared in three of Iwata's last four trips to this stadium.
- Two of Iwata's last three matches ended in draws.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in six of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last seven games, five of Iwata's last seven matches too.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hiroshima are clear favourites
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 1/3 (1.33) – 75%
- Draw: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- Jubilo Iwata: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have been the toughest team to beat in the J League this season, as they've lost just twice in 15 league games. On the other hand, Jubilo Iwata managed one win in their last seven matches across all competitions.
With that in mind, the hosts are the expected winners at 1/3 (1.33). Teams with these odds generally have a 75% probability of winning.
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It's also important to note that three of Jubilo Iwata's last four trips to this stadium featured less than two goals. On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Iwata snap their winless run against Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
It's important to note that Jubilo Iwata have no wins in their last nine trips to this stadium, and their last victory here was in 2009. As a matter of fact, Hiroshima did not concede any goals the last five times they hosted Iwata.
Moreover, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are currently on a four-match unbeaten run vs Iwata, so it'll be interesting to see how both teams will match up against each other.
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Jubilo Iwata
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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Team news and form guide
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Eyeing their third win in four games
Mutsuki Kato and Tsukasa Shiotani were injured in Hiroshima's 1-1 draw at Cerezo Osaka a few days ago. Both players will face a late fitness test ahead of this clash.
Predicted lineup: Osaka (GK), Sasaki, Araki, Nakano, Higashi, Kawamura, Matsumoto, Arai, Matsumoto, Mitsuta & Ohashi.
AFC Champions League Two 12/02/25
W
Nam Dinh
0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
3
Japan Super Cup 08/02/25
W
Vissel Kobe
0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2
Club Friendly List 23/01/25
W
CSKA 1948 Sofia
3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
4
Japan J-League 08/12/24
L
Gamba Osaka
3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1
AFC Champions League Two 05/12/24
W
Eastern SC
1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
4
Jubilo Iwata: Hoping to improve their poor run of form
On the other hand, there are no new absentees for Jubilo Iwata ahead of this match.
Predicted lineup: Kawashima (GK), Uemura, Suzuki, Graça, Matsubara, Gomes, Uehara, Matsumoto, Yamada, Hirakawa & Peixoto.
Japan J-League 08/12/24
L
Sagan Tosu
3
Jubilo Iwata
0
Japan J-League 30/11/24
W
FC Tokyo
1
Jubilo Iwata
2
Japan J-League 16/11/24
L
Yokohama F-Marinos
4
Jubilo Iwata
3
Japan J-League 09/11/24
L
Gamba Osaka
4
Jubilo Iwata
3
Japan J-League 01/11/24
L
Vissel Kobe
2
Jubilo Iwata
0
Player to watch: Yuki Ohashi
Yuki Ohashi has impressed in his first season at Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The former Shonan Bellmare player has bagged seven goals this campaign, with an assist. Ohashi has eight direct goal involvements in his last 10 appearances across all competitions, so it'll be interesting to see how he matches up against Iwata's defence.