Fagiano vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction 5 July 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Fagiano Okayama and Sanfrecce Hiroshima promises to be thrilling. Fagiano, currently sitting 10th in the table, are eager to climb higher and showcase their capabilities against stronger opponents. Despite their average scoring in recent matches, they have the potential to surprise their fans. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are confidently positioned fifth in the league, boasting five victories in their last ten games. Their attack is impressive, averaging 1.7 goals per game in recent outings. The rivalry between these teams always garners attention, especially since they last faced each other not long ago, with Fagiano securing a narrow 1-0 victory.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 12 April 2025 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here's the comparative statistics from that encounter (with Sanfrecce Hiroshima as the home side):
- possession percentage: 64% vs 36%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
📊Officially, Fagiano Okayama and Sanfrecce Hiroshima have faced each other just once. This encounter took place on 12 April 2025 at Sanfrecce Hiroshima's home ground and ended with a 0-1 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Fagiano - Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Fagiano Okayama Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J1 League, with Kashima Antlers hosting Fagiano Okayama. The game concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Fagiano Okayama vs Kashima Antlers):
- possession: 30% vs 70%;
- corners: 3 vs 13;
- fouls: 9 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Fagiano Okayama show inconsistent form in the current J-League 1 season. The club sits mid-table with eight wins and an equal number of losses. Over their last ten matches, the team has secured just three victories, highlighting the need for improvement to achieve better results. Fagiano's average goal-scoring rate is underwhelming at just 0.8 goals per game, while they concede a relatively high average of 1.2 goals. Their playing style is marked by caution and a defensive focus, but they need to exhibit more aggression in attack.
Match Results: Fagiano Okayama

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the J1 League, facing off against Vissel Kobe as the home side and Sanfrecce Hiroshima as the visitors. The match ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are making a strong showing in this season's J1 League, driven by their attacking prowess and solid defense. The team currently sits in fifth place after twenty-two matches, boasting eleven victories. Over their last ten games, they have secured five wins and demonstrated an impressive attacking form, averaging 1.7 goals per match while conceding a relatively low 1 goal per game. Their most recent head-to-head encounter with Fagiano ended in a narrow 0-1 defeat, heightening their motivation for revenge in the upcoming clash.
Match Results: Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 1;
- Home team wins - 1, Away team wins - 0, Draws - 0.
Statistics: Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- Wins: 8 vs 11;
- Win percentage: 36% vs 50%;
- Losses: 8 vs 8;
- Draws: 6 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 5;
- Losses: 4 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
- Fagiano Okayama have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 22 of their last 23 matches.
- Fagiano Okayama have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 11 consecutive matches (J-League 1).
- Fagiano Okayama have covered a +1.5 handicap in 6 straight matches (J-League 1).
Total Goals Prediction
Statistics: Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Average total in the tournament: 1.73 vs 2;
- Average goals scored: 0.86 vs 1.18;
- Average first-half total: 0.41 vs 0.36;
- Average second-half total: 0.45 vs 0.82;
- Fagiano Okayama's average home total in the tournament - 1.09;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima's average away total in the tournament - 1.27;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 1) vs 1.7 (away - 1.6).
- The total over 1.5 goals has hit in 6 of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last 7 matches (J-League 1).
Corners Prediction
Fagiano Okayama: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5; at home - 5.27;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.6; at home - 4.5.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.64, away - 5.64;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.8; away - 5.4.
- The total over 9.5 corners has hit in 6 of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last 7 matches.
Cards Prediction
Fagiano Okayama: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1; at home - 1.09;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.1; at home - 1.25.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.14, away - 1.18;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.4; away - 1.8.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 1;
- Both teams have scored all-time - 0 times;
- On the home team's field - 0 times.
Statistics: Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Total matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- Total season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 8 vs 10;
- Fagiano Okayama's BTTS at home - 4 (36%);
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima's BTTS away - 4 (36%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- Fagiano Okayama's BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima's BTTS away - 1 (20%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the form of both teams and their recent performances, we anticipate a tense match with a slight edge for the visitors due to their strong attack and solid defense. The "Blue Swans" possess significant potential to create dangerous chances in front of the opponent's goal, especially given Fagiano Okayama's shaky defense. Given that Sanfrecce have scored at least 2 goals in most of their recent encounters (6 out of 7), betting on a total over 2 seems like a reliable option for this match.