Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Tokyo Prediction 17 October 2025
The upcoming clash between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Tokyo promises to be an exciting event in the J1 League. Sanfrecce Hiroshima, currently sitting fifth, have been in excellent form with 5 wins and 1 draw in their last 6 matches. Their attacking style makes them a formidable opponent for any team. Meanwhile, Tokyo find themselves in 13th place and are eager to turn their fortunes around after recent defeats. With both teams highly motivated, an intriguing battle for points is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 25 May 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0-3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Tokyo were the hosts):
- possession percentage: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 7.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Tokyo:
- 45 matches played;
- home team victories - 19, away team wins - 17, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 58 for the hosts and 51 for the visitors;
- average first-half total - 0.82, second-half - 1.6;
- average total goals per match - 2.42.
Head-to-head statistics Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Tokyo

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J.League Cup, featuring Sanfrecce Hiroshima as the hosts and Yokohama as the visitors. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the game stats (Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Yokohama):
- possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima continue to delight their fans with dazzling performances and impressive results. The "Arrows" currently sit fifth in the standings, thanks to their solid play: 17 wins in 33 matches this season is a testament to the team's consistency. Over their last 10 outings, they've secured 6 victories, including a run of 3 consecutive wins. Their aggressive style of play allows them to average 1.8 goals per game while conceding just 0.9, showcasing a reliable defense and a well-organized attack.
Match Results: Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Tokyo Team Overview
The most recent official match for the current visitors took place on in the J1 League, featuring Shimizu S-Pulse as the hosts and Tokyo as the visitors. The game concluded with a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Tokyo vs Shimizu S-Pulse):
- possession percentage: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
Tokyo sit in the lower half of the J1 League table, occupying the 13th spot, yet they continue to show resilience on the pitch. Their recent form boasts four wins in their last five matches; however, inconsistency remains their Achilles' heel with three losses in their last ten outings. The team frequently relies on counterattacks and swift transitions from defense to attack, allowing them to score around 1.1 goals per game while conceding approximately 1.3.
Match Results: Tokyo
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- total encounters - 45;
- first-half wins for the home team - 7; for the away team - 6; draws - 7;
- average first-half total: 0.82;
- today's home team averages 0.47 goals, while the visitors score 0.36.
First-half stats: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (home) vs Tokyo (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 2 (12.5%) vs 3 (18.75%);
- losses: 1 (6.25%) vs 3 (18.75%);
- draws: 13 (81.25%) vs 10 (62.5%);
- average goals scored: 0.38 vs 0.75;
- average goals conceded: 0.19 vs 0.38.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 0 vs 3;
- draws: 7 vs 4;
- average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.3) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.5).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have scored in the first half at home in their last 5 head-to-head matches against this team (J1 League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 45;
- Home wins - 19, Away wins - 17, Draws - 9.
Statistics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Tokyo
- Matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Wins: 17 vs 11;
- Win percentage: 52% vs 33%;
- Losses: 9 vs 14;
- Draws: 7 vs 8.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 4;
- Losses: 1 vs 3;
- Draws: 3 vs 3.
- Tokyo win with a +1.5 handicap in 16 of the last 17 head-to-head encounters away from home.
- Tokyo win with a +1.5 handicap in 15 of their last 16 matches.
- Tokyo win with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of their last 13 matches (J-League 1).
- Tokyo win with a +1.5 handicap in six consecutive away matches (J-League 1).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team averages - 1.29 goals, the away team - 1.13 goals;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.42;
- Both teams scored: overall - 23 times; at the home team's ground - 12 times.
Statistics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Tokyo
- Average total in the tournament: 1.88 vs 2.48;
- Average goals scored: 1.18 vs 1.09;
- Average first-half total: 0.36 vs 0.33;
- Average second-half total: 0.82 vs 0.76;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: average home total in the tournament - 1;
- Tokyo: average away total in the tournament - 1.06;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 2) vs 1.1 (away - 1.25).
- Total over 2.5 goals occurred in six consecutive head-to-head matches at the home venue.
- Total over 2.5 goals occurred in five consecutive head-to-head matches at the home venue (J-League 1).
Corners Prediction
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.97; at home - 5.81;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.9; at home - 8.
Tokyo: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.55, away - 4.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.5; away - 4.5.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima deliver less than 6.5 corners at home in seven of the last eight head-to-head meetings (J-League 1).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.38 (0.69 for the home team and 0.69 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home venue - 1.45 (0.7 for the home team and 0.75 for the away team).
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 0.97; at home - 0.94;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.3; at home - 1.
Tokyo: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.33, away - 1.38;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; away - 1.5.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 45;
- Both teams scored overall - 23 times;
- At the home venue - 12 times.
Statistics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Tokyo
- Total matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 13;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima's BTTS at home - 8 (50%);
- Tokyo's BTTS away - 7 (44%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima's BTTS at home - 5 (100%);
- Tokyo's BTTS away - 3 (75%).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima score and concede in nine of their last ten head-to-head encounters.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima score and concede in seven of their last eight head-to-head encounters (J-League 1).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima score and concede at home in six consecutive head-to-head matches.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima score and concede at home in five consecutive head-to-head matches (J-League 1).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima score and concede at home in five consecutive matches.