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As Sanfrecce Hiroshima prepares to host Kyoto Sanga on February 27, 2026, the matchup in the J1 League promises to be competitive. Sanfrecce Hiroshima approaches this fixture in strong form, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 matches. Their recent performances have showcased a solid attacking strategy coupled with a resilient defensive setup, making them a difficult opponent at home.
On the other side, Kyoto Sanga has demonstrated competitive spirit, winning 2 of their last 3 outings. Their ability to capitalize on counter-attacks and maintain possession will be crucial as they seek to upset the hosts. Despite their recent success, Kyoto’s consistency remains a question mark, particularly when facing a team like Sanfrecce that is in a rich vein of form.
The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.9 for a Sanfrecce win and 3.95 for a Kyoto upset, reflecting the home side’s favoritism. However, in a league as unpredictable as the J1, anything can happen. Fans can expect an intriguing battle, as both teams vie for crucial points in the campaign.
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| Hiroshima 49.7% |
Draw 26.4% |
Kyoto 23.9% |
Outrights of Japan J1 League Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 16.59% Kyoto: 10.37%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.90 | 3.58 | 3.95 |
Latest Results
| 22.02.26 Cerezo Osaka – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1:2 17.02.26 FC Seoul – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2:2 14.02.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Fagiano Okayama – 2:1 penalties 10.02.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Johor Darul Takzim FC – 2:1 06.02.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1:3 |
22.02.26 Kyoto Sanga – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:0 14.02.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Kyoto Sanga – 1:2 penalties 06.02.26 Kyoto Sanga – Vissel Kobe – 1:1 06.12.25 Kyoto Sanga – Vissel Kobe – 2:0 30.11.25 Yokohama FC – Kyoto Sanga – 0:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.09.25 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Kyoto Sanga – 1:1 29.03.25 Kyoto Sanga – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1:0 03.11.24 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Kyoto Sanga – 0:1 19.05.24 Kyoto Sanga – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 0:5 23.09.23 Kyoto Sanga – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1:0 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Verdy | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 8 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Urawa Reds | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Kashima Antlers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 5 | Machida | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 5 |
| 7 | Mito | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 8 | Chiba | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:5 | 2 |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
| 10 | Kashiwa Reysol | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | 0 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7:3 | 8 |
| 2 | Kyoto | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 6 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 6 |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 5 | Nagoya Grampus | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 5 |
| 6 | Cerezo Osaka | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 8 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 9 | Okayama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 2 |
Japan J1 League Outrights
1. Kashima Antlers: 4.5 (18.43%)
2. Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 5 (16.59%)
3. Vissel Kobe: 7.5 (11.06%)
4. Kashiwa Reysol: 8 (10.37%)
5. Kyoto: 8 (10.37%)
6. Machida Zelvia: 10 (8.3%)
7. Kawasaki Frontale: 12 (6.91%)
8. Urawa Reds: 23 (3.61%)
9. Gamba Osaka: 26 (3.19%)
10. FC Tokyo: 26 (3.19%)
11. Cerezo Osaka: 34 (2.44%)
12. Yokohama F. Marinos: 51 (1.63%)
13. Verdy: 81 (1.02%)
14. Nagoya Grampus: 101 (0.82%)
15. Mito: 201 (0.41%)
16. Avispa Fukuoka: 251 (0.33%)
17. Okayama: 251 (0.33%)
18. Chiba: 251 (0.33%)
19. Shimizu S-Pulse: 251 (0.33%)
20. V-Varen Nagasaki: 251 (0.33%)
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