Kawasaki Frontale vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction
🔊 After securing a home win, Sanfrecce Hiroshima travel to Todoroki Stadium looking to maintain their advantage and finish above their fierce rivals. Kawasaki Frontale, meanwhile, have looked a shadow of their former selves this season-a reality that has become all too familiar. The side that not long ago were battling for titles now find themselves stuck in mid-table, fighting it out for a seventh-place finish. Hiroshima have shown consistency on the road, going unbeaten in their last two visits to Kawasaki. Can the hosts turn the tie around, or will the Purples calmly see out another victory?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 30 May 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Sanfrecce Hiroshima):
- ball possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Kawasaki Frontale and Sanfrecce Hiroshima:
- played 44 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 22, for the away team - 12, draws - 10;
- number of goals - 82 against 51;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.14, in the 2nd half - 1.89;
- average total goals in the match - 3.02.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Kawasaki Frontale Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Sanfrecce Hiroshima, away team - Kawasaki Frontale). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Kawasaki Frontale vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 6 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
Frontale finished fourth in the regular season standings with 28 points, trailing their nearest rivals by nine. Shigetoshi Hasebe’s side have struggled for form, managing just two wins in regulation time from their last seven outings. Their home record at Todoroki Stadium is equally underwhelming, with three defeats in nine matches over 90 minutes. The first leg against Hiroshima ended in a deserved victory for their opponents, who posed a far greater attacking threat despite conceding two early goals.
Match Results: Kawasaki Frontale
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Sanfrecce Hiroshima, away - Kawasaki Frontale). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
Hiroshima have been the epitome of consistency this season. The team finished fourth in the Western Conference, edging Kawasaki by two points. Their end-of-season form has been particularly impressive: four wins and a draw in their last five outings. While the “Purples” had struggled away from home for much of the campaign, losing match after match, they have now claimed back-to-back away victories with a combined scoreline of 5-0. Their clash with Kawasaki highlighted the squad’s resilience-scoring twice and holding on to their lead. Early goals in the first half set the tempo for the entire contest.
Match Results: Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 44;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 10; for visitors away - 3; number of draws - 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.14;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.61, while the visitors net 0.52.
First-Half Stats: Kawasaki Frontale (home) vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- wins: 2 (22.22%) vs 3 (33.33%);
- losses: 4 (44.44%) vs 2 (22.22%);
- draws: 3 (33.33%) vs 4 (44.44%);
- Average goals scored: 1.56 vs 0.89;
- Average goals conceded: 0.89 vs 0.44.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 6;
- losses: 3 vs 1;
- draws: 6 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 0.8 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.4).
- Kawasaki Frontale scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games against Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 44;
- home team wins - 22, away team wins - 12, draws - 10.
Statistics: Kawasaki Frontale vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- wins: 10 vs 11;
- win percentage: 53% vs 58%;
- losses: 9 vs 8;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 7;
- losses: 5 vs 3;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have not lost in 9 of last 10 games (J1 League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.86, the guests - 1.16;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.02;
- both teams scored: overall - 25; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Kawasaki Frontale vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- average total in the tournament: 2.79 vs 2.79;
- average total goals scored: 1.26 vs 1.63;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.53 vs 0.68;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.74 vs 0.95;
- Kawasaki Frontale: average total at home in the tournament - 1.67;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: average total away in the tournament - 1.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1) vs 1.9 (away - 1.75).
- Kawasaki Frontale have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 44;
- both teams scored all-time - 25 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Kawasaki Frontale vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 13;
- number of BTTS matches for Kawasaki Frontale at home - 6 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sanfrecce Hiroshima away - 6 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Kawasaki Frontale at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Sanfrecce Hiroshima away - 1 (25%).
- Kawasaki Frontale have scored and conceded in last 6 games against Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (34/190, 17.9%);
- Kawasaki Frontale at home most often finish matches: 0:2 , 0:5 , 1:0 , 1:1 , 1:2 , 2:1 , 2:2 , 3:2 , 5:3 (1/9, 11.1%);
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima away most often play: 2:1 (2/9, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.29% (odds 7)
1:2 - 8.7% (odds 9)
0:1 - 8.54% (odds 10)
Editor’s Prediction
Kawasaki Frontale have home advantage, but recent head-to-head history favours the visitors. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are in excellent form, look confident on the road, and hold a psychological edge after winning the first leg. With only a draw needed to advance, the visitors are likely to play pragmatically-waiting for mistakes from the hosts and striking on the counterattack-while Kawasaki will be forced to take risks and leave gaps at the back. Our prediction: Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win 2-1. Editor’s pick - both teams to score (yes).
Betting Tips: Kawasaki Frontale - Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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