Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction 27 September 2025
The upcoming clash between Avispa Fukuoka and Sanfrecce Hiroshima promises to be thrilling. The teams find themselves at opposite ends of the league table, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this encounter. Fukuoka are fighting to maintain their spot in J1 League, while Sanfrecce aim to solidify their position for a top-four finish. Recent performances highlight a disparity in form: the hosts are on a losing streak, whereas the visitors have been more consistent. Coaches will look to capitalize on their strengths to secure a victory.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 08 June 2025 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with Sanfrecce Hiroshima as the home side):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 2 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Avispa Fukuoka and Sanfrecce Hiroshima:
- 15 matches played;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 9, draws - 3;
- goals scored - 20 for Avispa, 30 for Sanfrecce;
- average first-half total - 0.73, second-half - 2.6;
- average total goals per match - 3.33.
Head-to-head statistics Avispa Fukuoka - Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Avispa Fukuoka Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J1 League, with Tokyo hosting Avispa Fukuoka. The game concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
The match statistics were as follows (Avispa Fukuoka vs Tokyo):
- possession: 24% vs 76%;
- corners: 0 vs 3;
- fouls: 18 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Avispa Fukuoka are going through a rough patch, having suffered 4 losses and a draw in their last 5 matches. They currently sit 14th in the table, embroiled in a battle for league survival. Over their last 10 games, the hosts have managed just a single win, highlighting their inconsistency with 5 defeats and 4 draws. Their attack struggles to find the net, averaging less than a goal per game at 0.97 for the season, which poses a significant weakness ahead of their upcoming clash against formidable opponents from Hiroshima.
Match Results: Avispa Fukuoka

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Overview
The last official match for the visitors took place on in the J1 League, featuring Kashiwa Reysol as the home team against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The match concluded in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kashiwa Reysol):
- possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are in fine form, boasting two wins and two draws in their last four matches following a recent setback. The team currently sits 6th in the standings, thanks to their potent attack, averaging 1.13 goals per game, and a solid defense, conceding just 0.68 per match. They are particularly formidable on the road, having kept a clean sheet in four of their last five away games. The previous head-to-head between these teams ended in a 2-1 victory for Sanfrecce, further boosting the visitors' confidence ahead of this clash.
Match Results: Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 15;
- Home team first-half wins - 0; Away team first-half wins - 1; Draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.73;
- Today's home side averages 0.27 goals, while the visitors average 0.47.
First-half Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka (home) vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 16;
- Wins: 3 (20%) vs 6 (37.5%);
- Losses: 1 (6.67%) vs 4 (25%);
- Draws: 11 (73.33%) vs 6 (37.5%);
- Average goals scored: 0.93 vs 0.75;
- Average goals conceded: 0.4 vs 0.25.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 1 vs 3;
- Losses: 2 vs 1;
- Draws: 7 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.7) vs 1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.3).
- Avispa Fukuoka have drawn the first half in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head meetings with Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J-League 1).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have drawn the first half in their last 5 matches consecutively.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 15;
- Home wins - 3, Away wins - 9, Draws - 3.
Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- Wins: 9 vs 15;
- Win percentage: 29% vs 48%;
- Losses: 12 vs 9;
- Draws: 10 vs 7.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 1 vs 5;
- Losses: 5 vs 2;
- Draws: 4 vs 3.
- Avispa Fukuoka have covered the +1.5 spread in their last 6 head-to-head matches against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- Avispa Fukuoka have covered the +1.5 spread at home in 20 of their last 21 matches.
- Avispa Fukuoka have covered the +1.5 spread at home in 17 of their last 18 J1 League matches.
- Avispa Fukuoka have covered the +1.5 spread in 16 of their last 18 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home team average goals scored - 1.33, away team - 2;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.33;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 10 times; at the home team's ground - 4 times.
Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Average total in tournament: 2.1 vs 1.81;
- Average goals scored: 0.97 vs 1.13;
- Average first-half total: 0.42 vs 0.35;
- Average second-half total: 0.55 vs 0.77;
- Avispa Fukuoka: average home total in tournament - 1.07;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: average away total in tournament - 1.31;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.33) vs 1.8 (away - 2).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 J1 League matches.
Corners Prediction
Avispa Fukuoka: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 4.19; at home - 4.2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.1; at home - 7.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 5.81, away - 6.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; away - 5.17.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.86 (1.93 for home team and 1.93 for away team);
- Average yellow cards at home team's ground - 4.66 (2.83 for home team and 1.83 for away team).
Avispa Fukuoka: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 1.35; at home - 1.4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.1; at home - 0.67.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 0.94, away - 1.06;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.1; away - 1.83.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 15;
- Both teams scored overall - 10 times;
- At the home team's ground - 4 times.
Statistics: Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Total matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 12;
- Avispa Fukuoka BTTS at home - 8 (53%);
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima BTTS away - 5 (31%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- Avispa Fukuoka BTTS at home - 2 (67%);
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima BTTS away - 3 (50%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Analyzing the current form of the teams and their head-to-head statistics, it can be concluded that Sanfrecce Hiroshima hold an advantage over Avispa Fukuoka at this point in the season. The visitors have a strong chance of success thanks to their superior form and ability to keep clean sheets away from home-just 1 defeat in the last 7 head-to-head encounters underscores Sanfrecce's edge. Considering the recent trends in these clubs' matches and the low scoring record of the home side, a well-founded choice would be to bet on under 2.5 goals-this aligns with the majority of past results from games involving these teams.