Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Fagiano Prediction 14 February 2026
The upcoming clash between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Fagiano Okayama promises to be a spectacle. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have kicked off the new season in style, securing a 3-1 victory. On the other hand, Fagiano Okayama have looked less convincing, drawing in regular time against Avispa Fukuoka before losing in a penalty shootout. It will be intriguing to see if the visitors can bounce back from their opening setback or if the hosts will comfortably clinch their second consecutive win.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 05 July 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Fagiano Okayama):
- ball possession percentage: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 13;
- fouls: 12 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
📊The teams Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Fagiano Okayama have officially played in only two matches. Their last encounter took place on 05 July 2025 at the home ground of Fagiano Okayama and ended with a score of 0:1.
Head-to-head statistics Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Fagiano

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the AFC Champions League tournament (home team - Sanfrecce Hiroshima, away team - Darul Takzim). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Darul Takzim):
- ball possession: 77% vs 23%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 1;
- fouls: 11 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 1.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, currently sitting atop the J1 League standings, have delivered an impressive start to the season. They dominated V-Varen Nagasaki at home with a 3-1 victory. This winning streak is no fluke, as the team boasts a high scoring rate, averaging around three goals per match while maintaining a solid defense, conceding just one goal per game. They effectively utilize ball possession to create scoring opportunities. In their most recent outing, the hosts confidently defeated Fagiano Okayama 1-0.
Match Results: Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Fagiano Okayama Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Avispa Fukuoka, away - Fagiano Okayama). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Fagiano Okayama vs Avispa Fukuoka):
- ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 16 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
Fagiano Okayama left fans with mixed emotions after their season opener. After taking the lead in the first half, they conceded a late equalizer and eventually lost to Avispa Fukuoka in a penalty shootout. The visitors' style leans heavily on counter-attacks, but their defensive issues often result in conceding goals, averaging 1.5 per game. Notably, their matches frequently feature both teams scoring, a pattern seen in 6 of their last 7 encounters.
Match Results: Fagiano Okayama
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 2;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 0;
- Today's home team scores on average 0, while the visitors net 0.
First-Half Stats: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (home) vs Fagiano Okayama (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 1;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- losses: 1 vs 0;
- draws: 6 vs 8;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.3) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.3).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have drawn in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
Statistics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Fagiano Okayama
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 1 vs 0;
- win percentage: 100% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 8 vs 1;
- losses: 1 vs 6;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won in last 5 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 0.5, the guests - 0.5;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 1;
- both teams scored: overall - 0; at the home team's field - 0.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Sanfrecce Hiroshima games (J1 League).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 16 (11 - for home team and 5 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 14 (9 - for home team and 5 - for away team).
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.5; at home field - 7.2.
Fagiano Okayama: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; away - 4.71.
- Fagiano Okayama have taken over 2.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games (J1 League).
- Fagiano Okayama have taken over 2.5 corners in last 5 away games (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Fagiano Okayama
- number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Sanfrecce Hiroshima at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Fagiano Okayama away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Sanfrecce Hiroshima at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Fagiano Okayama away - 6 (86%).
- Fagiano Okayama have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (J1 League).
- Fagiano Okayama have scored and conceded in last 5 away games (J1 League).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and statistical trends, an open game with plenty of chances for both sides is expected. Sanfrecce Hiroshima hold a clear edge thanks to their prolific scoring and solid defense. However, the visitors can still trouble the hosts with their counterattacks and unpredictable offense. The trend of over 2.5 goals suits this matchup given the hosts' attacking style and the visitors' defensive instability.