Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-Varen Nagasaki predictions, Apr 18, 2026

Apr 11, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Japan J1 League, on Saturday,

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

V-Varen Nagasaki

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In an intriguing Japan J1 League clash, Sanfrecce Hiroshima will host V-Varen Nagasaki on April 18, 2026. The home side, despite a challenging stretch of form with only one win in their last five matches, will look to leverage the advantage of playing on their home pitch. Sanfrecce Hiroshima has shown resilience in various fixtures, which may play a crucial role as they aim to turn their fortunes around.

On the other hand, V-Varen Nagasaki enters the match with a slightly better record, having secured two wins from their last five games. This momentum may give them the confidence needed to challenge Sanfrecce Hiroshima effectively. Both teams will need to focus on defensive stability while capitalizing on offensive opportunities.

Bookmakers favor the home side with odds of 1.46, reflecting a 66.4% probability of a victory for Sanfrecce Hiroshima according to model predictions. The predicted scoreline of 2-0 suggests a tightly contested affair where Sanfrecce could capitalize on home advantage. While the statistical trends lean toward the hosts, the unpredictable nature of football means both teams are capable of influencing the outcome. As such, bettors should proceed with cautious optimism.

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Hiroshima
64.2%		 Draw
21%		 V-Varen Nagasaki
14.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

Outrights of Japan J1 League Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 8% V-Varen Nagasaki: 0.79%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.46 4.57 6.53
betsson 1.46 4.35 6.1
MarathonBet 1.45 4.5 6.4
WilliamHill 1.44 4.2 6
Pinnacle 1.46 4.61 6.35

Latest Results

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
22.03.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 3:1
18.03.26 Nagoya Grampus – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2:1		 11.04.26 Avispa Fukuoka – V-Varen Nagasaki – 1:0
05.04.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Shimizu S-Pulse – 0:3
21.03.26 Fagiano Okayama – V-Varen Nagasaki – 0:1
18.03.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Kyoto Sanga – 1:2
15.03.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Avispa Fukuoka – 1:0

Facts

  • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 13th place) and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 15th place))
  • Recent form of Hiroshima has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • V-Varen Nagasaki has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • In this match, Hiroshima is the undisputed favorite.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Hiroshima won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 7:1. (average 2.3:0.3).
  • Including home match between the teams, Hiroshima won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:0.

    Latest Head To Head

    06.02.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1:3
    11.08.18 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2:0
    28.04.18 V-Varen Nagasaki – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 0:2

    Standings

    2026

    East

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 FC Tokyo 11 5 3 2 1 19:10 23
    2 Kashima Antlers 9 7 0 2 0 16:7 23
    3 Machida 11 5 3 1 2 17:16 22
    4 Kawasaki Frontale 9 3 2 1 3 16:17 14
    5 Verdy 9 3 2 0 4 14:14 13
    6 Mito 10 1 3 3 3 13:19 12
    7 Kashiwa Reysol 10 3 1 0 6 15:14 11
    8 Urawa Reds 9 3 0 2 4 13:13 11
    9 Yokohama F. Marinos 10 3 0 0 7 13:18 9
    10 Chiba 10 2 0 3 5 10:18 9

    West

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Vissel Kobe 11 7 1 2 1 23:12 25
    2 Kyoto 10 4 2 1 3 17:12 17
    3 Gamba Osaka 10 3 3 2 2 16:14 17
    4 Shimizu S-Pulse 11 3 2 4 2 15:14 17
    5 Nagoya Grampus 10 4 1 2 3 17:15 16
    6 Cerezo Osaka 10 3 2 1 4 10:11 14
    7 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 10 3 2 0 5 15:14 13
    8 V-Varen Nagasaki 10 4 0 0 6 10:15 12
    9 Avispa Fukuoka 10 2 2 1 5 10:17 11
    10 Okayama 10 2 1 3 4 11:20 11

    Japan J1 League Outrights

    1. Kashima Antlers: 3 (26.65%)

    2. Vissel Kobe: 3.75 (21.32%)

    3. FC Tokyo: 7 (11.42%)

    4. Kyoto: 9 (8.88%)

    5. Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 10 (8%)

    6. Gamba Osaka: 19 (4.21%)

    7. Machida Zelvia: 19 (4.21%)

    8. Nagoya Grampus: 26 (3.08%)

    9. Kashiwa Reysol: 34 (2.35%)

    10. Kawasaki Frontale: 41 (1.95%)

    11. Shimizu S-Pulse: 41 (1.95%)

    12. Urawa Reds: 67 (1.19%)

    13. Verdy: 67 (1.19%)

    14. Cerezo Osaka: 101 (0.79%)

    15. Okayama: 101 (0.79%)

    16. V-Varen Nagasaki: 101 (0.79%)

    17. Mito: 201 (0.4%)

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

    19. Avispa Fukuoka: 251 (0.32%)

    20. Chiba: 751 (0.11%)

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