Thursday , 2 July 2026

Yokohama FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Yokohama FC
0 – 3
Full Time
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sat 15 Apr 2023 · 05:00 UTC Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium 3,935 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 49' Shunki Higashi
0–2 73' Boniface Nduka og
0–3 76' Douglas Vieira
Y 8' Sho Sasaki
Koki Ogawa 23' Y
Hirotaka Mita 77' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Yokohama FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima — J. League at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Yudai Yamamoto
  • Assistant 1 Takeshi Asada
  • Assistant 2 Noriyuki Suzuki

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 Tōkyō 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

1
2
5
Yokohama FC 8 games · Avg 2.3 goals Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-15 Yokohama FC 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2021-07-11 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Yokohama FC 2021-04-07 Yokohama FC 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2020-11-14 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Yokohama FC 2020-08-01 Yokohama FC 0–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Recent Form

Yokohama FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Apr Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 0–3 L
08 Apr Yokohama F·Marinos A 0–5 L
01 Apr Avispa Fukuoka H 1–1 D
18 Mar Kyoto Sanga FC H 1–4 L
12 Mar FC Tōkyō A 1–3 L
04 Mar Kashima Antlers H 1–3 L
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Apr Yokohama FC A 3–0 W
09 Apr Sagan Tosu FC H 1–0 W
01 Apr Kashima Antlers A 2–1 W
19 Mar Kashiwa Reysol H 1–0 W
12 Mar Gamba Osaka A 2–1 W
03 Mar Yokohama F·Marinos A 1–1 D

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
5/–
61-75
3/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Yokohama FC and Sanfrecce Hiroshima get this one started.
  • 4' Yokohama FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Koki Ogawa on 4.
  • 8' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sho Sasaki on 8 minutes.
  • 13' Kotaro Hayashi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Yokohama FC tonight.
  • 18' It is a cagey affair so far. Yokohama FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Sanfrecce Hiroshima's compact 3-4-2-1.
  • 23' The referee shows Yokohama FC player a Yellow card on 23.
  • 28' 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.
  • 33' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Yokohama FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ezequiel, as he is very good at scoring at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 48' Shuto Nakano is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sanfrecce Hiroshima so far.
  • 49' Against the run of play, Shunki Higashi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 54' Yokohama FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 59' Keisuke Osako, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 60' Yokohama FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tatsuya Hasegawa is hanging Caprini on the field on 60 minute.
  • 61' The Yokohama FC manager makes a substitution. Caprini departs to be replaced by Tatsuya Hasegawa.
  • 66' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tomoki Kondo made 143 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 70' Nassim Ben Khalifa makes way for Douglas Vieira at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
  • 73' A stunning finish from Boniface Nduka — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 75' Brilliant from the ! Douglas Vieira makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 75.
  • 76' Against the run of play, Douglas Vieira has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 76' Yokohama FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryoya Yamashita is hanging Tomoki Kondo on the field on 76 minute.
  • 77' That is a card for Yokohama FC. Hirotaka Mita will be fuming at that decision.
  • 77' Fresh legs for Yokohama FC! Sho Ito comes on to replace Shion Inoue.
  • 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hirotaka Mita on 78.
  • 80' Time for substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Makoto Mitsuta is replaced by Pieros Sotiriou.
  • 84' Another change for Sanfrecce Hiroshima made on 84 minute. Shunki Higashi leaves to be changed by Takaaki Shichi.
  • 85' The whistle greets Shunki Higashi as he departs to be replaced by Takaaki Shichi.
  • 90' 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 Hayato Araki suffering a number of foals already.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Sanfrecce Hiroshima to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Yokohama FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shuhei Yomoda

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skibbe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Douglas Vieira 2
Yuya Asano 2
Kosuke Kinoshita 2
Naoto Arai 1
Tsukasa Morishima 1
Mutsuki Kato 1
Pieros Sotiriou 1
Ezequiel 1

Head to Head

2023-04-15 Yokohama FC 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2021-07-11 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Yokohama FC 2021-04-07 Yokohama FC 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2020-11-14 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Yokohama FC 2020-08-01 Yokohama FC 0–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Yokohama FC Form

2023-04-15 Yokohama FC 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2023-04-08 Yokohama F·Marinos 5–0 Yokohama FC L 2023-04-01 Yokohama FC 1–1 Avispa Fukuoka D 2023-03-18 Yokohama FC 1–4 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2023-03-12 FC Tōkyō 3–1 Yokohama FC L 2023-03-04 Yokohama FC 1–3 Kashima Antlers L

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form

2023-04-15 Yokohama FC 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2023-04-09 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 2023-04-01 Kashima Antlers 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2023-03-19 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Kashiwa Reysol W 2023-03-12 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2023-03-03 Yokohama F·Marinos 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93 Yokohama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67 Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Yokohama FC21% Draw26% Sanfrecce Hiroshima53%
Actual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Yokohama FC or Draw
48%
Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
79%
Yokohama FC or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Yokohama FC16% Draw47% Sanfrecce Hiroshima37%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
0 – 1
11.5%
0 – 2
10.1%
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
9.3%
1 – 0
5.9%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
5.2%
2 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
4.4%
2 – 0
3.1%
2 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Yokohama FC

Handicap Yokohama FC covers Push Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 13% 80%
-0.5 20% — 80%
+0.5 47% — 53%
+1 47% 24% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 17% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
40% ✗

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