Fagiano vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction 2 May 2026
🔊 Fagiano Okayama host Sanfrecce Hiroshima in what promises to be an action-packed encounter. The teams are on different trajectories: the hosts have won their last two matches, while the visitors suffered a defeat in their previous outing. This clash holds significance for both sides in terms of league positioning-Fagiano are looking to solidify their mid-table status in the West, while Sanfrecce aim to maintain their spot in the top four.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 14 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Sanfrecce Hiroshima):
- ball possession percentage: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 1;
- fouls: 8 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
📊The sides have played three official matches. The statistics are as follows:
- goals: 2 against 2;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.67, in the 2nd half - 0.67;
- average total goals in the match - 1.33.
Head-to-head statistics Fagiano - Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Fagiano Okayama Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Nagoya Grampus, away team - Fagiano Okayama). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Fagiano Okayama vs Nagoya Grampus):
- ball possession: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Fagiano Okayama are showing mixed form, having secured victories in their last two matches following a streak of four defeats. Their average goals scored per match stands at 1.15, but they frequently concede, with an average of 1.54 goals against per game. Their current objective is to stabilize their defensive play and enhance their attacking efficiency, which could help solidify their position in the middle of the table.
Match Results: Fagiano Okayama

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Avispa Fukuoka, away - Sanfrecce Hiroshima). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here are the match stats (Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Avispa Fukuoka):
- ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are currently sitting in 4th place and are showing decent form, with three wins from their last five matches indicating the team is in good shape. Their average goals scored and conceded are nearly identical (1.3 and 1.2 respectively), suggesting that while the team is active in attack, they also leave spaces open for opponents' counterattacks.
Match Results: Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 2, draws - 0.
Statistics: Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- wins: 5 vs 7;
- win percentage: 38% vs 54%;
- losses: 8 vs 6;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 5;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
- Fagiano Okayama won with a +1.5 handicap in 22 of last 23 home games (J1 League).
- Fagiano Okayama won with a +1.5 handicap in 14 of last 16 games (J1 League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.67, the guests - 0.67;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- average total in the tournament: 2.69 vs 2.77;
- average total goals scored: 1.15 vs 1.46;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.54 vs 0.54;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.62 vs 0.92;
- Fagiano Okayama: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: average total away in the tournament - 1.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1) vs 1.3 (away - 1.25).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 Fagiano Okayama games (J1 League).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 16 of last 17 Sanfrecce Hiroshima games (J1 League).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Sanfrecce Hiroshima games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- number of matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Fagiano Okayama at home - 3 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sanfrecce Hiroshima away - 6 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Fagiano Okayama at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Sanfrecce Hiroshima away - 4 (100%).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have scored and conceded in last 10 away games.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have scored and conceded in last 7 away games (J1 League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (22/129, 17.1%);
- Fagiano Okayama at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:0 , 1:1 , 1:2 , 1:4 , 2:0 (1/6, 16.7%);
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima away most often play: 2:1 (2/6, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.35% (odds 7)
0:1 - 10.62% (odds 6)
1:2 - 9.17% (odds 8)