Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at EDION Stadium.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 games · 30 pts (2026/27)
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Yusuke Hamamoto
- Referee Masahiro Horikoshi
- Referee Yoshiro Imamura
- Referee Ryo Tanimoto
- Referee Takao Nishiyama
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Apr | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Apr | Yokohama FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Gamba Osaka | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Apr | FC Tokyo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Apr | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Apr | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 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
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
100%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (30 pts). Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Avispa Fukuoka get this one started.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 9' Magnificent from Sho Sasaki! That is 21 goals in 335 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 14' It looks surprising Sanfrecce Hiroshima does not make any changes. Daiki Watari has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 19' Tatsuki Nara has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 24' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 28' Shunki Higashi adds to his 2 season tally! Sanfrecce Hiroshima lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 33' Japan international Toshihiro Aoyama has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 38' Avispa Fukuoka seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 43' Avispa Fukuoka come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 48' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 53' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 58' Against the run of play, Hiroyuki Mae has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 61' A tactical swap from Sanfrecce Hiroshima — Yoshifumi Kashiwa on, Ezequiel off on 61 minutes.
- 64' Another change for Avispa Fukuoka made on 64 minute. Daiki Watari leaves to be changed by John Mary.
- 69' 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.
- 70' Tsukasa Morishima makes way for Rhayner at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- 75' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 80' The crowd applauds Toshihiro Aoyama as he leaves the pitch. Tomoya Fujii steps in for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- 85' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 87' A change in the Avispa Fukuoka ranks — Takeshi Kanamori exits the field as Daiki Miya enters on 87.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tatsuki Nara.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Ezequiel ↓ Yoshifumi Kashiwa 61'
- 37
- 19
- 6
- 38
- 2
-
10
Tsukasa Morishima ↓ Rhayner 70'
- 8
- 24
- 4
-
29
Yuya Asano ↓ Yoshifumi Kashiwa 61'
Bench
-
27
Rhayner ↑ 70'
- 1
-
18
Yoshifumi Kashiwa ↑ 61'
-
15
Tomoya Fujii ↑ 80'
- 33
-
23
Shun Ayukawa ↑ 61'
- 41
Coach
Hiroshi Jofuku
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 39
- 19
-
17
Daiki Watari ↓ John Mary 64'
-
37
Takeshi Kanamori ↓ Daiki Miya 87'
- 3
-
27
Bruno Mendes ↓ Hisashi Jogo 80'
- 13
- 31
- 6
-
16
Daisuke Ishizu ↓ Jordy Croux 80'
Bench
-
14
Jordy Croux ↑ 80'
-
5
Daiki Miya ↑ 87'
-
30
John Mary ↑ 64'
-
10
Hisashi Jogo ↑ 80'
- 2
- 21
- 25
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hiroyuki Mae | 2 |
| Tomoya Miki | 2 |
| Junior Santos | 2 |
| Douglas Vieira | 2 |
| Daiki Watari | 2 |
| Sho Sasaki | 2 |
| Shunki Higashi | 2 |
| Shosei Usui | 1 |
Head to Head
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form
2021-04-24
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–2
Avispa Fukuoka
L
2021-04-18
Kawasaki Frontale
1–1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
2021-04-14
Nagoya Grampus
1–0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
2021-04-10
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0–1
Shonan Bellmare
L
2021-04-07
Yokohama FC
0–3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
2021-04-03
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0–0
Gamba Osaka
D
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.92
Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Avispa Fukuoka win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 4.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
Double Chance
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
68%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
55%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Avispa Fukuoka
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 1
6.5%
3 – 1
5.8%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 2
5.5%
2 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
3.9%
4 – 1
3.6%
3 – 3
3.5%
1 – 3
3.5%
4 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Sanfrecce Hiroshima
| Handicap | Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers | Push | Avispa Fukuoka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 15% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 18% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 14% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.