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As the J1 League approaches this exciting clash on April 11, 2026, Sanfrecce Hiroshima will host Shimizu S-Pulse at their home ground, aiming to turn around their recent form. Currently, Sanfrecce Hiroshima has struggled, securing only one victory in their last five matches, which poses a significant challenge for them in this matchup.
Contrastingly, Shimizu S-Pulse is riding a wave of confidence, having won four out of their last five fixtures. This strong performance has positioned them well, showcasing their tactical resilience and effective attacking strategies. Sanfrecce Hiroshima will need to focus on tightening their defense and finding a way to break through a formidable Shimizu defense, which has been a key factor in their recent successes.
Bookmakers currently favor Sanfrecce Hiroshima, offering odds of 1.5 for a home win compared to 6.15 for Shimizu S-Pulse to triumph away. Probability estimates suggest a 68% chance of a home victory, underscoring the expectations on Sanfrecce to capitalize on their home advantage. However, with the away team’s momentum, this match promises to be competitive. As both sides prepare, fans can anticipate a tightly contested encounter without guaranteed outcomes.
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| Hiroshima 62.6% |
Draw 21.8% |
Shimizu 15.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.51 | 4.45 | 6.3 | |
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1.49 | 4.25 | 5.7 | |
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1.49 | 4.33 | 6.06 | |
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1.5 | 4 | 5.75 | |
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1.49 | 4.41 | 6.16 |
Latest Results
| 05.04.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Avispa Fukuoka – 0:1 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 |
05.04.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Shimizu S-Pulse – 0:3 01.04.26 Vissel Kobe – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2:0 22.03.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 3:1 18.03.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:2 penalties 14.03.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Fagiano Okayama – 2:1 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.03.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 3:1 10.08.25 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Shimizu S-Pulse – 0:0 06.08.25 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Shimizu S-Pulse – 3:0 26.02.25 Shimizu S-Pulse – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1:1 03.09.22 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2:0 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16:7 | 23 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 16:9 | 20 |
| 3 | Machida | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16:16 | 19 |
| 4 | Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16:17 | 14 |
| 5 | Verdy | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 14:14 | 13 |
| 6 | Kashiwa Reysol | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 15:13 | 11 |
| 7 | Urawa Reds | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 13:13 | 11 |
| 8 | Mito | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11:18 | 10 |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12:15 | 9 |
| 10 | Chiba | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9:16 | 8 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:10 | 22 |
| 2 | Gamba Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 16:13 | 17 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:12 | 16 |
| 4 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14:12 | 16 |
| 5 | Kyoto | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12:11 | 14 |
| 6 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10:14 | 12 |
| 7 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 13:13 | 11 |
| 8 | Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9:11 | 11 |
| 9 | Okayama | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:15 | 11 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9:17 | 8 |
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