Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Albirex Niigata, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Albirex Niigata — J. League at EDION Stadium Hiroshima.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 games · 30 pts (2026/27)
- Albirex Niigata 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Takuto Okabe
- Assistant 1 Naoya Okawa
- Assistant 2 Yusuke Shiotsu
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 | Kyōto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tōkyō | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tōkyō 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Albirex Niigata | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Feb | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Nov | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Oct | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Oct | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Oct | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
5/–
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
| Akito Suzuki | 6 G | 2 A |
| Shun Ayukawa | 3 G | 1 A |
| Sebastien Haller | 3 G | 1 A |
| Mutsuki Kato | 2 G | 3 A |
| Shuto Nakano | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Albirex Niigata has kicked off!
- 5' Japan international Daichi Tagami has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 14' Shusuke Ota has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 14 minutes.
- 19' Hayato Araki is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sanfrecce Hiroshima so far.
- 24' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Shuto Nakano suffering a number of foals already.
- 29' Sanfrecce Hiroshima are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Albirex Niigata backline.
- 34' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Albirex Niigata are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 37' Koji Suzuki adds to his 0 season tally! Albirex Niigata lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 38' Koji Suzuki doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 43' Takumu Kawamura has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Thomas Deng argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' The crowd applauds Taishi Matsumoto as he leaves the pitch. Tsukasa Morishima steps in for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Albirex Niigata are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rikizo Matsuhashi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 65' Albirex Niigata ring the changes. Hiroki Akiyama has done his job and it is now time for Yuzuru Shimada to step up.
- 70' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 72' Another change for Albirex Niigata made on 72 minute. Koji Suzuki leaves to be changed by Gustavo Nescau.
- 77' Sanfrecce Hiroshima ring the changes. Gakuto Notsuda has done his job and it is now time for Hiroya Matsumoto to step up.
- 78' Yuzuru Shimada has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
- 79' A stunning finish from Tsukasa Shiotani — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 80' Tsukasa Shiotani doubles the advantage! 2-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 84' Daichi Tagami has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuto Horigome on 84 minute.
- 85' A change in the Albirex Niigata ranks — Yuto Horigome exits the field as Daichi Tagami enters on 85.
- 90' Sanfrecce Hiroshima receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 90' Fresh legs for Sanfrecce Hiroshima! Sota Koshimichi comes on to replace Hayato Araki.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima will have plenty to reflect on. Albirex Niigata were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 7
-
19
Sho Sasaki ↓ Pieros Sotiriou 46'
- 38
- 18
- 17
- 8
- 13
- 33
-
4
Hayato Araki ↓ Sota Koshimichi 90'
- 11
-
15
Shuto Nakano ↓ Pieros Sotiriou 46'
Bench
- 22
-
10
Tsukasa Morishima ↑ 46'
-
5
Hiroya Matsumoto ↑ 77'
-
24
Shunki Higashi ↑ 46'
-
20
Pieros Sotiriou ↑ 46'
- 16
-
32
Sota Koshimichi ↑ 90'
Coach
Michael Skibbe
Albirex Niigata Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
- 8
- 35
-
13
Ryotaro Ito ↓ Kaito Taniguchi 65'
- 1
- 25
- 14
-
6
Hiroki Akiyama ↓ Yuzuru Shimada 65'
-
31
Yuto Horigome ↓ Daichi Tagami 84'
-
11
Shusuke Ota ↓ Eitaro Matsuda 85'
-
9
Koji Suzuki ↓ Gustavo Nescau 72'
Bench
- 5
-
50
Daichi Tagami ↑ 84'
-
20
Yuzuru Shimada ↑ 65'
-
22
Eitaro Matsuda ↑ 85'
-
23
Gustavo Nescau ↑ 72'
- 21
-
7
Kaito Taniguchi ↑ 65'
Coach
Rikizo Matsuhashi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pieros Sotiriou | 1 |
| Kaito Taniguchi | 1 |
| Miguel Silveira | 1 |
| Shunki Higashi | 1 |
| Kosuke Kinoshita | 1 |
| Naoto Arai | 1 |
| Tsukasa Shiotani | 1 |
| Shunsuke Mito | 1 |
Head to Head
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form
2023-02-26
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–2
Albirex Niigata
L
2023-02-18
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0–0
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
D
2022-11-05
Sagan Tosu FC
2–2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
2022-10-29
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–2
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
L
2022-10-08
Vissel Kobe
4–0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
2022-10-01
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
4–1
Urawa Red Diamonds
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27
Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Albirex Niigata xG
I would bet for:
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Albirex Niigata 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Albirex Niigata win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
60%
Draw or Albirex Niigata
68%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Albirex Niigata
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Albirex Niigata win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Sanfrecce Hiroshima
| Handicap | Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers | Push | Albirex Niigata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.