Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Avispa Fukuoka predictions, Apr 05, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

6 months ago

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As Sanfrecce Hiroshima prepares to host Avispa Fukuoka in an intriguing Japan J1 League clash on April 5, 2026, both teams will look to maximize this critical opportunity. Sanfrecce Hiroshima comes into the match with a slight edge, having secured 2 wins in their last 5 outings, indicating a competitive spirit as they aim to bolster their home ground advantage. Their tactical setup often emphasizes ball control and aggressive pressing, which could prove pivotal against Avispa.

Conversely, Avispa Fukuoka has struggled recently, managing only a single victory from their last 5 matches. This dip in form may challenge their capacity to execute an effective game plan when facing a determined Sanfrecce side. While Fukuoka has shown flashes of potential in their attacks, they will need to improve their defensive stability to contend effectively.

Bookmaker odds reflect this uncertainty, favoring a home win at 1.52 compared to 6.31 for an away victory, with model predictions giving Sanfrecce a 52.1% chance of winning. However, given the unpredictability inherent in sports, this match could still yield surprising outcomes. Fans can anticipate an exciting contest as both teams vie for vital points in the league.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-03-29T10:52:03+00:00.

Hiroshima
61.5%

Draw
23.6%

Avispa Fukuoka
14.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

Outrights of Japan J1 League Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 12.24% Avispa Fukuoka: 0.16%

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Betting Odds

1	X	2
1.53	4.1	6.6
1.52	3.9	6.1
1.53	4	6.1
1.5	3.8	6
1.52	4.13	6.31

Latest Results

27.03.26 Vissel Kobe – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2:1
22.03.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 3:1
18.03.26 Nagoya Grampus – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2:1
14.03.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Gamba Osaka – 2:0
11.03.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Johor Darul Takzim FC – 1:0

21.03.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Gamba Osaka – 3:2 penalties
18.03.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:2 penalties
15.03.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Avispa Fukuoka – 1:0
07.03.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Nagoya Grampus – 1:5
27.02.26 Vissel Kobe – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:1

Facts

This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 13th place) and 10 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 19th place)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hiroshima won 4.

Hiroshima has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Avispa Fukuoka‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Hiroshima may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Hiroshima is the undisputed favorite.

In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Hiroshima won 11 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 29:13. (average 1.8:0.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Hiroshima won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 14:6. (average 1.8:0.8).

Latest Head To Head

27.09.25 Avispa Fukuoka – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1:2
08.06.25 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:1
04.06.25 Avispa Fukuoka – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1:0
03.05.25 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:1
14.07.24 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Avispa Fukuoka – 1:0

Standings

2026

East

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Kashima Antlers	8	7	0	1	0	15:5	22
2	Machida	8	4	2	1	1	15:13	17
3	FC Tokyo	8	3	3	1	1	13:8	16
4	Verdy	8	3	2	0	3	12:11	13
5	Urawa Reds	8	3	0	2	3	11:10	11
6	Kawasaki Frontale	8	2	2	1	3	13:15	11
7	Yokohama F. Marinos	8	3	0	0	5	12:12	9
8	Kashiwa Reysol	8	2	1	0	5	12:13	8
9	Mito	8	1	1	3	3	9:17	8
10	Chiba	8	1	0	2	5	6:14	5

West

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

Japan J1 League Outrights

1. Kashima Antlers: 2.63 (30.25%)

2. Vissel Kobe: 5.5 (14.46%)

3. Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 6.5 (12.24%)

4. Kyoto: 7 (11.36%)

5. Machida Zelvia: 11 (7.23%)

6. FC Tokyo: 13 (6.12%)

7. Gamba Osaka: 21 (3.79%)

8. Nagoya Grampus: 21 (3.79%)

9. Urawa Reds: 41 (1.94%)

10. Kawasaki Frontale: 51 (1.56%)

11. Verdy: 51 (1.56%)

12. Kashiwa Reysol: 67 (1.19%)

13. Shimizu S-Pulse: 81 (0.98%)

14. V-Varen Nagasaki: 81 (0.98%)

15. Cerezo Osaka: 101 (0.79%)

16. Okayama: 101 (0.79%)

17. Yokohama F. Marinos: 201 (0.4%)

18. Mito: 251 (0.32%)

19. Avispa Fukuoka: 501 (0.16%)

20. Chiba: 751 (0.11%)

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