Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction 20 July 2025
The upcoming clash between Albirex Niigata and Sanfrecce Hiroshima promises to be an exciting encounter. The hosts find themselves in a tough spot, having lost five consecutive matches, which has significantly impacted their league standing. Meanwhile, Sanfrecce are showcasing more stable form with three wins in their last five outings. Their attacking line poses a considerable threat to the home side. Both teams are eager to improve their positions: Niigata are fighting to avoid relegation, while the visitors aim to bolster their chances for a medal finish.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 29 April 2025 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with Sanfrecce Hiroshima as the home side):
- possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Albirex Niigata and Sanfrecce Hiroshima:
- 29 matches played;
- wins by the home team - 6, by the visitors - 14, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 23 for the hosts, 41 for the visitors;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.21;
- average total goals per match - 2.21.
Head-to-head statistics Albirex Niigata - Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Albirex Niigata Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Cup tournament, featuring Albirex Niigata as the home side against Toin University. The match ended with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Albirex Niigata vs Toin University):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Albirex Niigata are going through a rough patch in the J1 League. They currently sit second from the bottom and are struggling defensively, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match. Their recent form has been disappointing, with the team suffering five consecutive defeats, significantly impacting their league standing. However, it's worth noting their ability to create chances through quick counterattacks and high pressing. In their latest head-to-head against Sanfrecce, they narrowly lost 1-0.
Match Results: Albirex Niigata
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Cup tournament, where Sanfrecce Hiroshima hosted Fujieda MYFC. The match concluded with a scoreline of 5-2.
Here are the match statistics (Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Fujieda MYFC):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 7 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima firmly hold their position near the top of the table, sitting in 5th place after 23 rounds. Their play is marked by organized defense and efficient attacks, averaging 1.17 goals per game while maintaining a solid defense, conceding just 0.78 goals on average. However, the team often struggles to find the back of the net on the road-a recent trend indicates they score less than 1.5 goals per away game against Albirex.
Match Results: Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 29;
- First-half wins for the home team - 3; for the away team - 3; draws - 8;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home side averages 0.48 goals, while the visitors average 0.52.
First-Half Stats: Albirex Niigata (home) vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 12;
- Wins: 1 (9.09%) vs 4 (33.33%);
- Losses: 2 (18.18%) vs 3 (25%);
- Draws: 8 (72.73%) vs 5 (41.67%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 0.75;
- Average goals conceded: 0.55 vs 0.25.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 0 vs 4;
- Losses: 6 vs 1;
- Draws: 4 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1.2) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.5).
- Albirex Niigata have lost the first half in their last 5 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 29;
- Home wins - 6, Away wins - 14, Draws - 9.
Statistics: Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Victories: 4 vs 12;
- Win percentage: 17% vs 52%;
- Losses: 12 vs 8;
- Draws: 7 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 5;
- Losses: 7 vs 4;
- Draws: 0 vs 1.
- Albirex Niigata have covered a +1.5 handicap in the last 10 consecutive head-to-head matches.
- Albirex Niigata have covered a +1.5 handicap in the last 9 consecutive head-to-head matches (J-League 1).
- Albirex Niigata have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head encounters.
- Albirex Niigata have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head matches (J-League 1).
- Albirex Niigata have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 13 of their last 15 matches.
- Albirex Niigata have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 11 of their last 12 matches (J-League 1).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The hosts today average - 0.79 goals, visitors - 1.41;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.21;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 12 times; at the home team's field - 5 times.
Statistics: Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Average total in the tournament: 2.74 vs 1.96;
- Average goals scored: 1.04 vs 1.17;
- Average total in the first half: 0.57 vs 0.35;
- Average total in the second half: 0.48 vs 0.83;
- Albirex Niigata: Average total at home in the tournament - 1.27;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Average total away in the tournament - 1.25;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 0.83) vs 1.8 (away - 1.2).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have scored less than 1.5 goals away in the last 5 consecutive head-to-head matches.
Corner Kicks Prediction
Albirex Niigata: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 4.35; at home - 5;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 4.9; at home - 5.17.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 5.96, away - 6.25;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 6.3; away - 6.6.
- Total over 9.5 corners has hit in 8 of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last 9 matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.86 (0.93 for hosts and 0.93 for visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the hosts' field - 1.72 (0.93 for hosts and 0.79 for visitors).
Albirex Niigata: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 0.87; at home - 0.73;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 0.9; at home - 0.5.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 1.09, away - 1.08;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 1.4; away - 1.6.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 29;
- Both teams have scored overall - 12 times;
- At the home team's field - 5 times.
Statistics: Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Total matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): Albirex Niigata - 14, Sanfrecce Hiroshima - 10;
- Albirex Niigata's BTTS at home - 7 (64%);
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima's BTTS away - 4 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Albirex Niigata - 5, Sanfrecce Hiroshima - 6;
- Albirex Niigata's BTTS at home - 2 (33%);
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima's BTTS away - 1 (20%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their head-to-head history, the visitors are likely to adopt a cautious approach, while the hosts will aim to capitalize on home advantage to boost their standing in the table. Given Sanfrecce's low scoring away from home and Albirex's fragile defense on their turf, betting on under 2.5 goals seems a reasonable choice with a high chance of success.
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