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Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

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1 - 2
HT: 1 - 0
Friday 27 February
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Kyoto

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Sanfrecce HiroshimaTimelineKyoto
1st Half
Sugai H.
35'
Rafael Elias
38'
Araki H. (Arai N.)
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39'
Fukuda S.
41'
2nd Half
Okugawa M.Out: Matsuda T.
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46'
Shichi T.Out: Higashi S.
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46'
Suzuki A.Out: Kinoshita K.
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46'
Nakano S.Out: Arai N.
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60'
Arai H.Out: Sato K.
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62'
Hirato T.Out: Sugai H.
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63'
Kawabe H.Out: Germain R.
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69'
Hiraoka T.Out: Yoon S.
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74'
Nakajima Y.Out: Yamasaki T.
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79'
Rafael Elias (Marco Tulio)
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81'
Hiraoka T.
87'
Henrique TrevisanAssist: Arai H.
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90+3'
Nagasawa S.Out: Marco Tulio
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90+6'
Henrique Trevisan
90+8'

Top stats

1.86Expected goals (xG)1.37
46%Ball possession54%
21Total shots12
5Shots on target6
1Big chances4
10Corner kicks5
65% (188/290)Passes69% (239/346)
0Yellow cards5

Shots

1.86Expected goals (xG)1.37
1.95xG on target (xGOT)1.48
21Total shots12
5Shots on target6
9Shots off target3
7Blocked shots3
16Shots inside the box10
5Shots outside the box2
0Hit the woodwork0
1Headed goals1

Attack

1Big chances4
10Corner kicks5
39Touches in opposition box17
0Accurate through passes0
4Offsides2
16Free kicks12

Passes

65% (188/290)Passes69% (239/346)
36% (22/61)Long passes29% (14/48)
55% (70/127)Passes in final third58% (59/102)
48% (12/25)Crosses24% (4/17)
1.13Expected assists (xA)1.17
29Throw ins26

Defense

12Fouls16
56% (5/9)Tackles64% (7/11)
56Duels won45
23Clearances38
11Interceptions9
0Errors leading to shot1
1Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

4Goalkeeper saves3
1.48xGOT faced1.95
-0.52Goals prevented0.95
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AI Prediction
verified Low Confidence
11.78
X3.57
24.15

Recommended Bet

Draw
Stake: Medium (7/10)
65
Opp. Value

Key Factors

⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 38% on target vs Away 46% on target
Standings: Home GD +3 (8pts) vs Away GD +2 (6pts)
👍 GOOD OPPORTUNITY (65)

donut_small Win Probabilities

30%
52%
18%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Draw
Kyoto

Match Preview

Sanfrecce and Kyoto Sanga are set to clash in the J1 League at the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima on February 27, 2026, GMT.

Sanfrecce leads the standings, with Kyoto Sanga following closely behind in second place.

Sanfrecce has accumulated 8 points, while Kyoto Sanga has 6 points.

The statistical data reveals Sanfrecce's dominance in the league with a 67% win rate, compared to Kyoto Sanga's 50% win rate.

Both teams have shown strength in their recent matches, making this encounter a compelling one.

In terms of their head-to-head record, Sanfrecce have seen under 2.5 goals scored in all of their last 3 matches against Kyoto Sanga in the J1 League.

Similarly, Kyoto Sanga has also experienced under 2.5 goals in 100% of their last 3 league games.

With both teams showcasing solid defensive performances in their recent matchups, this game is expected to be tightly contested.

Our algorithm predicts Sanfrecce and Kyoto Sanga to draw.

League Standings Context

For Sanfrecce Hiroshima

PosTeamPWDLPts
1Sanfrecce32108
2Kyoto Sanga31206

For Kyoto

PosTeamPWDLPts
1Sanfrecce32108
2Kyoto Sanga31206
3Gamba Osaka31206

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

57.5/ 105.2
Dangerous Attacks
33.5/ 62.8
38.0%
Shots on Target
46.0%
12.0
Total Shots
8.3
56.0%
Possession
54.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.4
Goals Scored / Match
1.2
0.8
Goals Conceded / Match
0.8

Head-to-Head Summary

2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Wins
33%
1
Draws
17%
3
Kyoto Wins
50%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketSanfrecce HiroshimaKyoto
Over 1.5 Goals
73%8/11
45%5/11
Over 2.5 Goals
36%4/11
9%1/11
Both Teams to Score
64%7/11
18%2/11
* Based on last 11 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Jp1
Sanfrecce
1 - 1
Fagiano Okayama
ACL
Sanfrecce
2 - 1
Darul Takzim
ACL
Sanfrecce
1 - 0
Shanghai Shenhua
ACL
Sanfrecce
1 - 0
Gangwon FC
ACL
Sanfrecce
1 - 1
Shanghai SIPG

Home Games: Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Jp1
Sanfrecce
1 - 1
Fagiano Okayama
ACL
Sanfrecce
2 - 1
Darul Takzim
ACL
Sanfrecce
1 - 0
Shanghai Shenhua
ACL
Sanfrecce
1 - 0
Gangwon FC
ACL
Sanfrecce
1 - 1
Shanghai SIPG

Last 6: Kyoto

Jp1
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 - 1
Kyoto Sanga
Jp1
Yokohama FC
0 - 1
Kyoto Sanga

Away Games: Kyoto

Jp1
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 - 1
Kyoto Sanga
Jp1
Yokohama FC
0 - 1
Kyoto Sanga

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