Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction 25 May 2025
The upcoming clash between Tokyo and Sanfrecce Hiroshima promises to be thrilling, especially given the recent performances of both teams. Tokyo are struggling this season, sitting in 16th place on the table, but their recent form suggests potential for improvement. Meanwhile, Sanfrecce are confidently holding fifth place, showcasing consistent play with four wins in their last five matches. An interesting fact: both teams regularly exchange goals in their head-to-head encounters, adding an element of unpredictability to the match outcome. The hosts favor an attacking style of play, despite average scoring stats, while the visitors prefer a balanced approach with a focus on defense.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place on 31 August 2024 and ended with a 3-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Sanfrecce Hiroshima were the home side):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 19 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Tokyo and Sanfrecce Hiroshima:
- 44 matches played;
- home wins - 17, away wins - 18, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 51 against 55;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 0.84, in the 2nd half - 1.57;
- average total goals per match - 2.41.
Head-to-head statistics Tokyo - Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Tokyo Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J.League Cup, with Shonan Bellmare hosting FC Tokyo. The match concluded with a 1-0 victory.
Here are the match statistics (FC Tokyo vs Shonan Bellmare):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 9 vs 6;
- fouls: 0 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Tokyo have not had the best start to the season, currently sitting in 16th place in the league. However, their recent game showed some positive signs. Notably, they secured a 3-2 victory over Sanfrecce Hiroshima back in August last year. The hosts average just 1.06 goals per match while conceding 1.25, highlighting issues both in attack and defense. Nevertheless, the Blues are capable of surprising their opponents with dynamic play up front and are eager to climb up the standings.
Match Results: Tokyo
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the J1 League, facing Sanfrecce Hiroshima away from home. Tokyo Verdy were the guests, and the match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Tokyo Verdy):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima hold the fifth position thanks to their consistent performances and an impressive balance between offense and defense. They score about one goal per game while conceding a mere 0.75 on average. Their current form is remarkable, with four wins in their last five matches showcasing solid preparation for this clash. The visitors are renowned for their organized defense and adept counter-attacks, enabling them to compete effectively for top spots in the league.
Match Results: Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 44;
- First-half wins for the home team - 3; for the away team - 4; number of draws - 17;
- Average first-half total: 0.84;
- Today's home side averages 0.36 goals, while the visitors average 0.48.
First-Half Stats: Tokyo (home) vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 7;
- Number of wins: 2 (25%) vs 2 (29%);
- Number of losses: 1 (13%) vs 3 (43%);
- Number of draws: 5 (63%) vs 2 (29%);
- Average goals scored: 0.38 vs 0.71;
- Average goals conceded: 0.13 vs 0.43.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 1;
- Number of draws: 7 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4) vs 0.6 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.2).
- Tokyo have drawn the first half at home in their last seven head-to-head matches against this team (J1 League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 44;
- Home wins - 17, Away wins - 18, Draws - 9.
Statistics: Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- Wins: 5 vs 9;
- Win percentage: 31% vs 56%;
- Losses: 7 vs 5;
- Draws: 4 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 6;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 0.
- Tokyo have won with a +1.5 handicap in 33 of the last 34 head-to-head encounters.
- Tokyo have won with a +1.5 handicap in 27 consecutive head-to-head matches (J1 League).
- Tokyo have won with a +1.5 handicap at home in 18 consecutive head-to-head matches.
- Tokyo have won with a +1.5 handicap at home in 14 consecutive head-to-head matches (J1 League).
- Tokyo have won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of the last 11 matches.
- Tokyo have won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of the last 9 matches (J1 League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The current home team averages - 1.16 goals, the away team - 1.25;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.41;
- Both teams scored: overall - 23 times; at the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Average total in the tournament: 2.31 vs 1.75;
- Average goals scored: 1.06 vs 1;
- Average total in the first half: 0.38 vs 0.25;
- Average total in the second half: 0.69 vs 0.75;
- Tokyo: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: average total away in the tournament - 0.86;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1.25) vs 1 (away - 0.75).
- Tokyo have scored in 9 consecutive head-to-head matches.
- Tokyo have scored in 7 consecutive head-to-head matches (J1 League).
Corners Prediction
Tokyo: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.81; at home - 4.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5; at home - 3.5.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.69, away - 6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.8; away - 5.
- Tokyo have delivered more than 3.5 corners at home in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches (J1 League).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.54 (0.77 for home and away teams);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 1.46 (0.79 for home and 0.67 for away teams).
Tokyo: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.31; at home - 1.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.7; at home - 1.25.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1, away - 1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1; away - 0.75.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 44;
- Both teams scored overall - 23 times;
- At the home ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Total matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- Total matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 7;
- BTTS for Tokyo at home - 2 (25%);
- BTTS for Sanfrecce Hiroshima away - 3 (43%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 6 vs 4;
- BTTS for Tokyo at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS for Sanfrecce Hiroshima away - 1 (25%).
- Tokyo have scored and conceded in 9 consecutive head-to-head matches.
- Tokyo have scored and conceded in 7 consecutive head-to-head matches (J1 League).
Editor's Prediction
This clash promises to be a tense affair with a high likelihood of both teams finding the net, given their head-to-head history-both have scored in nearly every encounter (9 in a row). Despite Tokyo's struggles with consistency at home, where scoring less than a goal often falls short, Sanfrecce also rarely delights their fans with more than one goal on the road (only once surpassing this mark in ten games). Considering all factors, the most reasonable prediction is for a total of over two goals without excessive risk through a bet on both teams to score.No comments
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