Jubilo Iwata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Jubilo Iwata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima — J. League at Yamaha Stadium.
- Jubilo Iwata 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 games · 30 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F.Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Sep | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Aug | FC Machida Zelvia | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Jubilo Iwata | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Sep | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 6–2 | W |
| 14 Sep | Kashima Antlers | A | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Aug | FC Tokyo | H | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Sanfrecce Hiroshima gets underway.
- 5' Sanfrecce Hiroshima come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' Jubilo Iwata started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' Keita Takahata has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sho Sasaki, as he is very good at scoring at Yamaha Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 40' That looks like a foul for a card for Leo Gomes.
- 41' GOAL! Sho Sasaki scores on 41.
- 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sho Sasaki on 43.
- 46' A tactical swap from Sanfrecce Hiroshima — Naoto Arai on, Goncalo Paciencia off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Jubilo Iwata are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sanfrecce Hiroshima backline.
- 52' GOAL! Ko Matsubara scores on 52. Assisted by Ricardo Graca
- 57' Naoto Arai is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Jubilo Iwata so far.
- 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Jubilo Iwata and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 67' Portugal international Goncalo Paciencia has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 70' The Sanfrecce Hiroshima manager makes a substitution. Tolgay Arslan departs to be replaced by Pieros Sotiriou.
- 71' The crowd applauds Makito Ito as he leaves the pitch. Shunsuke Nishikubo steps in for Jubilo Iwata.
- 76' It looks like no one’s ball. Sanfrecce Hiroshima is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 78' A goal from the Japan international Mutsuki Kato! He fires home on 78 to make it 1-2!
- 81' Ryo Germain catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 81.
- 81' The Sanfrecce Hiroshima bench stirs into life. Tsukasa Shiotani is withdrawn and Makoto Mitsuta gets his opportunity.
- 82' The crowd applauds Shun Nakamura as he leaves the pitch. Bruno Jose steps in for Jubilo Iwata.
- 87' Jubilo Iwata are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sanfrecce Hiroshima's shape.
- 88' Jubilo Iwata manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hiroki Yamada is hanging Hiroto Uemura on the field on 88 minute.
- 90' The crowd applauds Mutsuki Kato as he leaves the pitch. Douglas Vieira steps in for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Jubilo Iwata.
Lineups
Jubilo Iwata Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 23
- 1
- 11
- 4
- 18
- 6
- 15
- 25
- 36
- 50
Bench
- 99
- 21
- 14
- 10
- 19
- 55
- 26
Coach
Akinobu Yokouchi
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
Starting XI
-
99
Goncalo Paciencia ↓ Naoto Arai 46'
- 19
- 1
- 14
- 66
- 24
- 33
- 4
-
30
Tolgay Arslan ↓ Pieros Sotiriou 70'
- 15
-
51
Mutsuki Kato ↓ Douglas Vieira 90'
Bench
- 10
- 22
- 18
-
20
Pieros Sotiriou ↑ 70'
-
9
Douglas Vieira ↑ 90'
-
13
Naoto Arai ↑ 46'
-
11
Makoto Mitsuta ↑ 81'
Coach
Michael Skibbe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuto Suzuki | 2 |
| Sho Sasaki | 2 |
| Pieros Sotiriou | 2 |
| Koki Ogawa | 1 |
| Mutsuki Kato | 1 |
| Leandro Pereira | 1 |
| Ko Matsubara | 1 |
| Yoshifumi Kashiwa | 1 |
Head to Head
Jubilo Iwata Form
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form
2024-10-06
Jubilo Iwata
1–2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
2024-09-28
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2–0
FC Machida Zelvia
W
2024-09-22
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
6–2
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
2024-09-14
Kashima Antlers
2–2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
2024-08-31
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
3–2
FC Tokyo
W
2024-08-25
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2–0
Kashiwa Reysol
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.06
Jubilo Iwata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Jubilo Iwata or Draw
53%
Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
75%
Jubilo Iwata or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
10.6%
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Jubilo Iwata
| Handicap | Jubilo Iwata covers | Push | Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 22% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Jubilo Iwata keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

