Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction 30 May 2026
🔊 On May 30, the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima will host the opening leg of the micro-playoff series for the symbolic 7th place in J1 League-a trophy that doesn’t come with medals, but offers a chance to salvage an otherwise average season. Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kawasaki Frontale both finished fourth in their respective conferences, but on home turf, the “Violets” are widely viewed as strong favorites. Can they live up to that billing?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 30 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Kawasaki Frontale):
- ball possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kawasaki Frontale:
- played 43 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 11, for the away team - 22, draws - 10;
- number of goals - 49 against 81;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.09, in the 2nd half - 1.93;
- average total goals in the match - 3.02.
Head-to-head statistics Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Kawasaki Frontale
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Sanfrecce Hiroshima, away team - Nagoya Grampus). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:2.
Here's the game statistics (Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus):
- ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
The "Violets" wrapped up the regular season in fourth place in the Western Group, collecting 30 points and boasting a +8 goal difference. It was an inconsistent campaign for Bartosz Gaul’s side, who took charge in January: the team alternated between strong spells and prolonged slumps. However, they finished the regular season on a high, stringing together three consecutive wins. Over their last ten matches, the hosts have averaged 1.7 goals per game-outperforming their season average of 1.61-while keeping things tight at the back, conceding just 0.9 goals per match.
Match Results: Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Kawasaki Frontale Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Mito Hollyhock, away - Kawasaki Frontale). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here are the match stats (Kawasaki Frontale vs Mito Hollyhock):
- ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
The visitors wrapped up the regular season with a symmetrical result-finishing 4th in the Eastern Group-but collected fewer points (28) and ended up with a negative goal difference (-4). Kawasaki's late-season form, however, has been impressive: they have won three of their last four matches. Their average scoring rate is lower than their opponents’, with just 1.2 goals per game, while their defensive record is more concerning-conceding an average of 1.3 goals over their last ten outings.
Match Results: Kawasaki Frontale
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Games played - 43;
- Home wins - 11, Away wins - 22, Draws - 10.
Stats: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale
- Matches in the competition: 18 vs 18;
- Wins: 10 vs 10;
- Win percentage: 56% vs 56%;
- Losses: 8 vs 8;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 games:
- Wins: 6 vs 6;
- Losses: 4 vs 4;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 1.14, Away side - 1.88;
- Overall head-to-head average - 3.02;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 24 times; at the home ground - 15 times.
Average goals stats: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale
- In this competition: 2.78 vs 2.78;
- Goals scored: 1.61 vs 1.28;
- First half: 0.61 vs 0.5;
- Second half: 1 vs 0.78;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima at home in this competition - 1.56;
- Kawasaki Frontale away in this competition - 0.89;
- Last 10 matches: 1.7 (home - 1.67) vs 1.2 (away - 1).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have conceded in 21 of their last 22 home meetings with Kawasaki Frontale.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have conceded in each of the last 16 head-to-head games (J1 League).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have conceded in each of the last 14 home head-to-head games (J1 League).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Games played - 43;
- Both teams scored all-time - 24 times;
- At the home ground - 15 times.
Stats: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale
- Matches played in the competition: 18 vs 18;
- Games this season with both teams scoring (BTTS): 12 vs 9;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima BTTS at home - 6 (67%);
- Kawasaki Frontale BTTS away - 3 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS games: 5 vs 5;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima BTTS at home - 4 (67%);
- Kawasaki Frontale BTTS away - 2 (40%).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have both scored and conceded in each of their last five head-to-head meetings with Kawasaki Frontale (J1 League).
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
The teams are both in strong form heading into the finish and have already played out two tightly contested games in the regular season, each taking an away win. The main prediction here is a 1-1 draw. Both sides are expected to find the net, but neither will have enough to clinch victory in this first leg - everything will be decided in the return fixture. The best bet appears to be on both teams to score (yes).No comments
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