Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu Prediction 11 April 2026
🔊 The clash between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Shimizu promises to be a fiercely contested encounter. The teams exhibit contrasting playing styles, adding an intriguing dimension to their matchup. Hiroshima have been struggling recently, suffering several consecutive defeats. Meanwhile, Shimizu are gaining momentum and hold a higher position in the Western Conference standings.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 22 March 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 3:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Shimizu S Pulse):
- ball possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Shimizu S Pulse:
- played 42 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 20, for the away team - 12, draws - 10;
- number of goals - 70 against 47;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.9, in the 2nd half - 1.88;
- average total goals in the match - 2.79.
Head-to-head statistics Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Shimizu
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 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 - Avispa Fukuoka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here's the game statistics (Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Avispa Fukuoka):
- ball possession: 75% vs 25%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are currently facing challenges. Their last five matches have been tough, with four consecutive losses despite a promising start to the season. The home side averages 1.33 goals per game but concedes an average of 1.44 goals per match. Hiroshima's current standing in the league table is less than ideal, as they sit in seventh place and are rapidly losing ground.
Match Results: Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - V-Varen Nagasaki, away - Shimizu S Pulse). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:3.
Here are the match stats (Shimizu S Pulse vs V-Varen Nagasaki):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
Shimizu, on the other hand, are displaying confident play and currently hold the fourth spot in the West. The team has secured five wins in ten rounds, showcasing solid performance both offensively, averaging 1.2 goals per game, and defensively, conceding just 0.9. This form gives them reason to anticipate a successful outcome against an out-of-form Hiroshima.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- home team wins - 20, away team wins - 12, draws - 10.
Statistics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S Pulse
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 10;
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- win percentage: 44% vs 50%;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 5;
- losses: 6 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
- Shimizu S Pulse won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games against Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League).
- Shimizu S Pulse won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games (J1 League).
- Shimizu S Pulse won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games (J1 League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.67, the guests - 1.12;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.79;
- both teams scored: overall - 27; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S Pulse
- average total in the tournament: 2.78 vs 2.1;
- average total goals scored: 1.33 vs 1.2;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.44 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.89 vs 0.7;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Shimizu S Pulse: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1) vs 1.2 (away - 1).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Sanfrecce Hiroshima home games against Shimizu S Pulse (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- both teams scored all-time - 27 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
Statistics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S Pulse
- number of matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 10;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Sanfrecce Hiroshima at home - 2 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse away - 2 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Sanfrecce Hiroshima at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse away - 2 (33%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (16/92, 17.4%);
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:1 , 1:2 , 2:0 (1/4, 25%);
- Shimizu S Pulse away most often play: 0:0 , 0:3 , 1:0 , 1:1 , 2:0 , 2:2 (1/6, 16.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 13.75% (odds 5.77)
1:1 - 11.45% (odds 6.46)
0:1 - 9.96% (odds 9)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the match trends between these teams and their recent performances, a low-scoring encounter appears to be the most likely outcome. The under 2.5 goals bet has hit in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings at the "EDION Stadium" in J1 League action. The home side's inconsistency, combined with the visitors' organized defense, makes this betting option the most optimal choice.
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