Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction
An exciting showdown is on the horizon in the J1 League as Sanfrecce Hiroshima take on Kawasaki Frontale. Both teams are in fine form, with Sanfrecce Hiroshima riding a five-match winning streak. The hosts have a clear objective: to maintain their position in the top three. Meanwhile, the visitors aim to climb higher from seventh place and bolster their chances for a top finish. The match promises to be filled with tactical maneuvers and thrilling moments, given the attacking style of both teams.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 29 June 2024 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with Kawasaki Frontale as the home side):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kawasaki Frontale:
- 41 matches played;
- home wins - 10, away wins - 21, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 46 for Sanfrecce, 78 for Kawasaki;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.1, in the 2nd half - 1.93;
- average total goals per match - 3.02.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J1 League, with Tokyo hosting Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The game concluded with a 0-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Tokyo):
- possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 1.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima sit third in the standings, showcasing their strong form. They boast an impressive defensive record, conceding just 0.71 goals per game on average this season. Their current five-match winning streak underscores their determination to compete for the top spots in the league. In their most recent head-to-head encounter with Kawasaki Frontale, the teams played to a 1-1 draw away, adding intrigue to this home fixture.
Match Results: Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Kawasaki Frontale Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the J1 League, with Kawasaki Frontale hosting Gamba Osaka. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match stats (Kawasaki Frontale vs Gamba Osaka):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Kawasaki Frontale, despite sitting in seventh place, are proving to be a solid unit with impressive attacking stats, averaging 1.65 goals per match this season. Their recent performances highlight a consistently decent form: four wins and three draws in their last ten outings underscore the team's competitiveness, even against stronger opponents. Notably, their ability to perform well on the road could be a crucial factor in the upcoming match.
Match Results: Kawasaki Frontale
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima
The team led by Michael Skibbe are in excellent form, securing four consecutive victories, including a commanding 3-0 win over Tokyo on May 25. However, the club faces some personnel challenges: midfielder Taishi Semba and goalkeeper Goro Kawanami are still in the recovery phase from their injuries.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 41;
- First-half wins for the home team - 5; for the away team - 5; number of draws - 11;
- Average first-half total: 1.1;
- Today's home team averages 0.49 goals, while the visitors average 0.61.
First-half Stats: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (home) vs Kawasaki Frontale (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 8;
- Wins: 1 (0.11%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (0.13%);
- Draws: 8 (0.89%) vs 7 (0.88%);
- Average goals scored: 0.33 vs 1.13;
- Average goals conceded: 0.11 vs 0.63.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 2 vs 3;
- Losses: 1 vs 2;
- Draws: 7 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.2) vs 1.8 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.9).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have drawn the first half at home in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have drawn the first half at home in 8 of their last 9 matches (J1 League).
- Kawasaki Frontale have drawn the first half in 15 of their last 17 matches (J1 League).
- Kawasaki Frontale have drawn the first half away in 7 of their last 8 matches (J1 League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 41;
- Home wins - 10, Away wins - 21, Draws - 10.
Statistics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale
- Matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- Victories: 10 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 59% vs 35%;
- Losses: 5 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 8.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 4;
- Losses: 4 vs 3;
- Draws: 0 vs 3.
- Kawasaki Frontale have covered a +1.5 handicap away in 12 consecutive head-to-head matches (J1 League).
- Kawasaki Frontale have covered a +1.5 handicap in 30 of their last 31 matches.
- Kawasaki Frontale have covered a +1.5 handicap in 21 straight matches (J1 League).
- Kawasaki Frontale have covered a +1.5 handicap away in 15 of their last 16 matches.
- Kawasaki Frontale have covered a +1.5 handicap away in 12 consecutive matches (J1 League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.12, away team - 1.9;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.02;
- Both teams scored: Overall - 22 times; At the home team's ground - 14 times.
Statistics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale
- Average total in the tournament: 1.82 vs 2.71;
- Average goals scored: 1.12 vs 1.65;
- Average first-half goals: 0.24 vs 0.47;
- Average second-half goals: 0.88 vs 1.18;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Average total at home in the tournament - 1.11;
- Kawasaki Frontale: Average total away in the tournament - 1.38;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.2) vs 1.6 (away - 1.25).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have conceded at home in 20 of the last 21 head-to-head encounters.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have conceded in 14 consecutive head-to-head matches (J1 League).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have conceded at home in 13 consecutive head-to-head matches (J1 League).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have conceded at home in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Kawasaki Frontale have scored in 11 of their last 12 matches (J1 League).
Corners Prediction
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 5.76; at home - 5.44;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 6; at home - 6.6.
Kawasaki Frontale: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 5.76, away - 6;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 4.9; away - 5.
- Total under 10.5 corners has occurred in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head matches (J1 League).
- Total under 10.5 corners has hit in six consecutive Sanfrecce Hiroshima matches (J1 League).
- Total under 10.5 corners has hit in 7 of the last 8 Kawasaki Frontale matches (J1 League).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.66 (0.83 for home, and 0.83 for away);
- Average yellow cards at home ground - 1.34 (0.67 for home, and 0.67 for away).
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 1; at home - 1;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 1; at home - 1.2.
Kawasaki Frontale: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 0.94, away - 1.25;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 0.7; away - 1.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 41;
- Both teams scored overall - 22 times;
- At the home team's ground - 14 times.
Statistics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale
- Total matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- Total season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): Sanfrecce Hiroshima - 7, Kawasaki Frontale - 10;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima BTTS at home - 4 (44%);
- Kawasaki Frontale BTTS away - 6 (75%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Sanfrecce Hiroshima - 4, Kawasaki Frontale -7;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima BTTS at home -3 (60%);
- Kawasaki Frontale BTTS away -3 (75%).
Editor's Prediction
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are currently riding a wave of form, dominating at home with their solid defense and efficient attacks. However, the head-to-head history suggests Kawasaki Frontale often find ways to perform well against this opponent, regardless of the hosts' current form or league position. The trend indicates that the visitors have avoided defeat in 11 of the last 12 encounters against Hiroshima's side. Therefore, we recommend taking a double chance x2 on the visitors in this match.
Betting Tips: Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Kawasaki Frontale
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