Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2026 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2026
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0 – 1
Full Time
Avispa Fukuoka
Sun 5 Apr 2026 · 05:00 UTC Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima 26,050 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 16' Yu Hashimoto
Y 50' Shosei Usui
Y 63' Masaya Tashiro
Tolgay Arslan 73' Y
Y 90' Kazuki Fujita
Naoto Arai 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.

Match Details

  • Referee Koji Takasaki (Japan)
  • Assistant 1 Yusuke Hamamoto
  • Assistant 2

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

8
3
2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 13 games · Avg 2.3 goals Avispa Fukuoka
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-05 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2025-09-27 Avispa Fukuoka 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2025-05-03 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2024-07-14 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2024-04-13 Avispa Fukuoka 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Recent Form

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Apr Avispa Fukuoka H 0–1 L
27 Mar Vissel Kobe A 1–2 L
22 Mar Shimizu S-Pulse A 1–3 L
18 Mar Nagoya Grampus A 1–2 L
14 Mar Gamba Osaka H 2–0 W
27 Feb Kyōto Sanga FC H 1–2 L
Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Apr Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–0 W
21 Mar Gamba Osaka H 16–15 W
18 Mar Shimizu S-Pulse H 5–6 L
15 Mar V-Varen Nagasaki A 0–1 L
07 Mar Nagoya Grampus H 1–5 L
27 Feb Vissel Kobe A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Avispa Fukuoka
#4 Position #10
30 Points 21
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 7 / 0 / 11
41 Scored 49
33 Conceded 59
+8 GD -10
1.67 PPG 1.17
56% Win % 39%

Key Stats

62% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
14% Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (30 pts). Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts).

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
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/4
76+
2/3
■ 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
Avispa Fukuoka
Shu Morooka 3 G 1 A
Kazuki Fujimoto 1 G
Werik 1 G
Yuma Tsujioka 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima!
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sanfrecce Hiroshima side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tomoya Miki made 102 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' Avispa Fukuoka fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 16' Yu Hashimoto does the damage! The net is bulging and Avispa Fukuoka surge ahead!
  • 21' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 26' 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 Kazuki Fujimoto suffering a number of foals already.
  • 31' It is a cagey affair so far. Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Avispa Fukuoka's compact 3-4-2-1.
  • 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
  • 41' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 46' Shunki Higashi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Shuto Nakano at the 46 minute mark.
  • 50' The referee calls foul for Shosei Usui. He receives a card.
  • 55' Over 55 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 57' Tolgay Arslan gets the nod from Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He replaces Yotaro Nakajima and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 58' Mutsuki Kato has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kosuke Kinoshita on 58 minute.
  • 63' The referee has no hesitation. Masaya Tashiro is booked for Avispa Fukuoka — card on 63.
  • 63' A tactical swap from Avispa Fukuoka — Yuji Kitajima on, Masato Shigemi off on 63 minutes.
  • 66' A change in the Sanfrecce Hiroshima ranks — Akito Suzuki exits the field as Ryo Germain enters on 66.
  • 71' Avispa Fukuoka manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kazuki Fujimoto is hanging Shintaro Nago on the field on 71 minute.
  • 73' Tolgay Arslan was booked on 73.
  • 78' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sanfrecce Hiroshima must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 79' Fresh legs for Avispa Fukuoka! Daiki Miya comes on to replace Yuma Tsujioka.
  • 82' A change in the Sanfrecce Hiroshima ranks — Hayao Kawabe exits the field as Naoki Maeda enters on 82.
  • 87' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Avispa Fukuoka player. Kazuki Fujita gets a card.
  • The points are shared — Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0-1 Avispa Fukuoka. Honours even.

Lineups

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Shunki Higashi 3
Sho Sasaki 2
Hiroyuki Mae 2
Tomoya Miki 2
Junior Santos 2
Douglas Vieira 2
Daiki Watari 2
Takumu Kawamura 1

Head to Head

2026-04-05 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2025-09-27 Avispa Fukuoka 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2025-05-03 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2024-07-14 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2024-04-13 Avispa Fukuoka 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form

2026-04-05 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka L 2026-03-27 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2026-03-22 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2026-03-18 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2026-03-14 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–0 Gamba Osaka W 2026-02-27 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–2 Kyōto Sanga FC L

Avispa Fukuoka Form

2026-04-05 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2026-03-21 Avispa Fukuoka 16–15 Gamba Osaka W 2026-03-18 Avispa Fukuoka 5–6 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2026-03-15 V-Varen Nagasaki 1–0 Avispa Fukuoka L 2026-03-07 Avispa Fukuoka 1–5 Nagoya Grampus L 2026-02-27 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Avispa Fukuoka L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.46 Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53 Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sanfrecce Hiroshima52% Draw23% Avispa Fukuoka25%
Actual: Avispa Fukuoka win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.99
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 75%
25%
± 3.5 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
75%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
48%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Avispa Fukuoka
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sanfrecce Hiroshima43% Draw37% Avispa Fukuoka20%
Actual: Avispa Fukuoka win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–1 not predicted
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 1
7.8%
3 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
5.7%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.6%
1 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
4.2%
2 – 3
3.2%
4 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Handicap Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers Push Avispa Fukuoka covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 17% 63%
-1.5 37% — 63%
-1 37% 20% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 12% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
9% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.