Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima predictions, May 01, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

5 months ago

Japan J1 League, on Friday, 11:55 pm ET

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As Fagiano Okayama prepares to host Sanfrecce Hiroshima on May 1, 2026, fans can expect a compelling clash in the J1 League. Fagiano comes into this match with a challenging recent form, securing only one victory in their last five outings. Their struggles may point to vulnerabilities in defense and inconsistency in offensive execution, which could be pivotal against a more confident Sanfrecce unit.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima, on the other hand, has displayed a solid performance trend, winning three of their last five matches. This recent success can be attributed to tactical cohesion and effective transition play, enabling them to capitalize on opponent weaknesses. Their ability to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities will be essential as they look to exert pressure on the home side.

Bookmaker odds reflect the current form, with Sanfrecce listed as the away favorites at 1.81, compared to Fagiano’s odds of 4.1 for a home win. According to model predictions, there is a 52.8% likelihood of an away victory, while Fagiano’s chances sit at 21.7%, emphasizing their uphill battle. Overall, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima will enter as favorites, the unpredictable nature of football means that Fagiano will be eager to defy the odds on home turf.

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Okayama
22.5%

Draw
26.7%

Hiroshima
50.9%

Outrights of Japan J1 League Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 5.56% Okayama: 0.21%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	4.1	3.45	1.81

Latest Results

25.04.26 Fagiano Okayama – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:0
19.04.26 Gamba Osaka – Fagiano Okayama – 3:2 penalties
11.04.26 Kyoto Sanga – Fagiano Okayama – 5:1
05.04.26 Fagiano Okayama – Vissel Kobe – 1:4
21.03.26 Fagiano Okayama – V-Varen Nagasaki – 0:1

25.04.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Cerezo Osaka – 2:1
18.04.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2:0
11.04.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2:1 penalties
05.04.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Avispa Fukuoka – 0:1
27.03.26 Vissel Kobe – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2:1

Facts

An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 15th place) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 7th place)).

Recent form of Okayama has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Hiroshima has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Recently, Hiroshima has had a series of home games.

In this match, Hiroshima is considered a favorite.

In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Okayama won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 2:3. (average 0.7:1).

Including home match between the teams, Okayama won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:1.

Latest Head To Head

14.02.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Fagiano Okayama – 2:1 penalties
05.07.25 Fagiano Okayama – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 0:1
12.04.25 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Fagiano Okayama – 0:1

Standings

2026

East

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Kashima Antlers	12	10	0	2	0	20:7	32
2	FC Tokyo	12	6	3	2	1	24:12	26
3	Machida	11	5	3	1	2	17:16	22
4	Kawasaki Frontale	12	5	2	1	4	20:21	20
5	Verdy	11	4	3	0	4	17:15	18
6	Mito	12	2	3	3	4	17:24	15
7	Urawa Reds	12	3	0	3	6	16:19	12
8	Yokohama F. Marinos	12	4	0	0	8	17:22	12
9	Kashiwa Reysol	12	3	1	0	8	15:17	11
10	Chiba	12	2	0	3	7	11:21	9

West

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Vissel Kobe	11	7	1	2	1	23:12	25
2	Nagoya Grampus	12	5	2	2	3	22:17	21
3	Gamba Osaka	13	3	5	2	3	22:19	21
4	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	12	5	2	0	5	19:15	19
5	Kyoto	11	4	2	1	4	17:15	17
6	Cerezo Osaka	12	4	2	1	5	14:13	17
7	Shimizu S-Pulse	12	3	2	4	3	15:16	17
8	Okayama	12	3	1	4	4	15:23	15
9	Avispa Fukuoka	13	3	2	2	6	14:23	15
10	V-Varen Nagasaki	12	4	0	1	7	11:19	13

Japan J1 League Outrights

1. Kashima Antlers: 2.63 (31.69%)

2. Vissel Kobe: 3 (27.78%)

3. FC Tokyo: 8 (10.42%)

4. Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 15 (5.56%)

5. Gamba Osaka: 17 (4.9%)

6. Machida Zelvia: 17 (4.9%)

7. Kyoto: 17 (4.9%)

8. Nagoya Grampus: 29 (2.87%)

9. Shimizu S-Pulse: 41 (2.03%)

10. Cerezo Osaka: 51 (1.63%)

11. Verdy: 67 (1.24%)

12. Kawasaki Frontale: 81 (1.03%)

13. Mito: 301 (0.28%)

14. Okayama: 401 (0.21%)

15. Avispa Fukuoka: 501 (0.17%)

16. Urawa Reds: 501 (0.17%)

17. V-Varen Nagasaki: 1001 (0.08%)

18. Kashiwa Reysol: 1001 (0.08%)

19. Yokohama F. Marinos: 4001 (0.02%)

20. Chiba: 4501 (0.02%)

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