Yokohama FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Yokohama FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima — J. League at Nissan Stadium.
- Yokohama FC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–4 | L |
| 14 Jun | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jun | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 May | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 May | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun | Yokohama FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 14 Jun | Kashima Antlers | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 May | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 May | FC Tokyo | A | 3–0 | W |
| 17 May | Tokyo Verdy | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 May | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
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.
- 2' That looks like a foul for a card for Yuri.
- 7' Kosuke Yamazaki is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sanfrecce Hiroshima so far.
- 12' Yokohama FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 14' Yokohama FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 17' Sanfrecce Hiroshima is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kosuke Kinoshita on 17.
- 22' Sanfrecce Hiroshima are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 23' Magnificent from Mutsuki Kato! That is 22 goals in 369 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 28' The travelling Sanfrecce Hiroshima supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 33' A quiet spell here at Nissan Stadium. Sanfrecce Hiroshima seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' Yokohama FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sanfrecce Hiroshima's shape.
- 39' Naoto Arai has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 39 minutes.
- 44' Yokohama FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 44.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Mutsuki Kato.
- 46' The whistle greets Yoshiaki Komai as he departs to be replaced by Keisuke Muroi.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' Yuri has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 65' It is a substitution in Yokohama FC team. Towa Yamane is replaced by Takanari Endo on 65 minute.
- 70' Yokohama FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sanfrecce Hiroshima backline.
- 72' It’s a booking for Sanfrecce Hiroshima player. Shunki Higashi gets a card.
- 74' Shunki Higashi makes way for Yotaro Nakajima at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- 75' Kosuke Kinoshita makes no mistake. The score reads 0-4 and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are in front.
- 80' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 81' Another change for Sanfrecce Hiroshima made on 81 minute. Mutsuki Kato leaves to be changed by Naoki Maeda.
- 85' Junya Suzuki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kosuke Yamazaki on 85 minute.
- 88' Another change for Sanfrecce Hiroshima made on 88 minute. Sota Nakamura leaves to be changed by Daiki Suga.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Yokohama FC 0-4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Lineups
Yokohama FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 5
-
6
Yoshiaki Komai ↓ Keisuke Muroi 46'
- 76
- 1
- 4
-
8
Towa Yamane ↓ Takanari Endo 65'
- 91
- 2
-
30
Kosuke Yamazaki ↓ Junya Suzuki 85'
-
48
Kaili Shimbo ↓ Toma Murata 46'
Bench
- 13
- 22
-
3
Junya Suzuki ↑ 85'
- 28
-
39
Takanari Endo ↑ 65'
-
20
Toma Murata ↑ 46'
-
33
Keisuke Muroi ↑ 46'
-
9
Solomon Sakuragawa ↑ 46'
Coach
Shuhei Yomoda
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 19
- 1
- 6
- 24
- 17
-
4
Hayato Araki ↓ Taichi Yamasaki 88'
- 13
- 15
-
51
Mutsuki Kato ↓ Naoki Maeda 81'
-
39
Sota Nakamura ↓ Daiki Suga 88'
Bench
-
98
Valere Germain ↑ 81'
-
18
Daiki Suga ↑ 88'
-
3
Taichi Yamasaki ↑ 88'
- 5
-
41
Naoki Maeda ↑ 81'
- 20
- 32
-
35
Yotaro Nakajima ↑ 74'
- 26
Coach
Michael Skibbe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kosuke Kinoshita | 2 |
| Douglas Vieira | 2 |
| Yuya Asano | 2 |
| Naoto Arai | 1 |
| Tsukasa Morishima | 1 |
| Mutsuki Kato | 1 |
| Pieros Sotiriou | 1 |
| Ezequiel | 1 |
Head to Head
Yokohama FC Form
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form
2025-06-22
Yokohama FC
0–4
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
2025-06-14
Kashima Antlers
1–1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
2025-05-31
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–2
Kawasaki Frontale
L
2025-05-25
FC Tokyo
0–3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
2025-05-17
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2–1
Tokyo Verdy
W
2025-05-11
Gamba Osaka
0–1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.82
Yokohama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63
Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Yokohama FC or Draw
48%
Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
79%
Yokohama FC or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.2%
1 – 1
12.3%
0 – 2
11.2%
0 – 0
10.7%
1 – 2
9.1%
1 – 0
6%
0 – 3
6%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
3.8%
2 – 0
2.8%
0 – 4
Actual
Asian Handicap — Yokohama FC
| Handicap | Yokohama FC covers | Push | Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 12% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 25% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

