Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Jul 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Albirex Niigata host Sanfrecce Hiroshima in this Japanese J1 league match at Denka Big Swan Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Sunday 20 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are available at -125 to land a Full-Time Result victory and we think this price represents value. We’re anticipating that the visitors will claim a win against Albirex Niigata and a payout could be on the cards.

Albirex Niigata have been beaten in their last four games. Away at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA, Kyoto Sanga recently beat them 2-1. The Swans had most of the ball recording 58% possession and three shots on target, while Danilo registered the goal.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima got the win in their previous game. It was on their travels where Fagiano Okayama were beaten 1-0 at JFE Harenokuni Stadium. Michael Skibbe's men racked up four shots on goal and enjoyed 65% possession, with a late winner coming from Sota Nakamura.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Albi have not lost any of the past five games against Sanfre. Their last clash saw Albi leave EDION Stadium Hiroshima with a 1-0 win. The past 5 H2H matches have included three Albi wins along with two draws.

Albi have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Toru Irie's side have averaged 58.1% possession and 4.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 4.7 corners.

Top goalscorer Danilo has found the net 3 times, with Kaito Taniguchi and Motoki Hasegawa scoring 2 each. Keisuke Kasai has made the most assists with 2.

Sanfrecce have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. The Viola have averaged 49.5% possession, 6.0 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts.

The top scorers have been Naoto Arai, Kosuke Kinoshita, Hayato Araki, Ryo Germain and Hayao Kawabe, with 2 goals apiece. Sota Nakamura has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Albirex Niigata confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Kazuki Fujita (GK), Hiroto Uemura, Michael James Fitzgerald, Kazuhiko Chiba, Yuto Horigome, Keisuke Kasai, Taiki Arai, Eiji Shirai, Jin Okumura, Motoki Hasegawa, Yuji Ono.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Keisuke Osako (GK), Tsukasa Shiotani, Hayato Araki, Sho Sasaki, Shuto Nakano, Hayao Kawabe, Satoshi Tanaka, Shunki Higashi, Ryo Germain, Sota Nakamura, Kosuke Kinoshita.

Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Let’s play a straight hand and go for an attractively-priced Sanfrecce Hiroshima who are trading at -125. It’s probable that the visitors will be able to land a win when it comes to this J1 League encounter.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the J1 League team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima league stats:

• Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Albirex have lost their last 4 games.
• Albirex have lost 7 of their last 10 games.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 55.6% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

There is a an attractive wagering alternative that permits you to pair Sanfre to win with both teams to find the net. It’s a case of heading to the Result + BTTS market to land a bigger price.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Albirex 0 - 1 Sanfrecce

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +600 and it involves Sanfrecce winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Corners Prediction

Albirex Over 3.5 Corners -150

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Albirex Niigata in three straight games, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima have let the opposition have an average of 5.40 corners in their last 5 matches. We’re anticipating that there will be plenty of Albi corners and that the Team Corners line will be covered, with odds of -150 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Albirex

Total

9.10 4.40 4.70

Home

9.00 4.60 4.40

Away

8.20 3.60 4.60

Sanfrecce

Total

9.90 6.00 3.90

Home

9.00 5.90 3.10

Away

10.00 6.20 3.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-112

Albirex Corners

Over 3.5

-138

Under 3.5

-100

Sanfrecce Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Most Corners

1

+195

X

+750

2

-167

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Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers have Sanfrecce Hiroshima as -132 favourites for this J1 League encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 57% likely to triumph. For those wanting to back Albirex Niigata, you will find +310 about this outsider.

There’s -108 when it comes to Sanfre -0.75 on the Asian Handicap. That means a 2+ goal margin of victory over Albi lands a full return. If they win by one, we win with half stake and get the rest refunded.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -127 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+310

X

+265

2

-132

Half-Time Result

1

+360

X

+128

2

+130

Double Chance

1X

+105

12

-370

X2

-455

Draw No Bet

1

+200

2

-313

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-133

2 Hcp -0.75

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-115

Over 2.5

-123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-127

No

-111

Albi have racked up four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Sanfre have recorded five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

When Albi last played Sanfre at Denka Big Swan Stadium, they drew 1-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Albirex Niigata Home Stats		2-4-4	2.90	1.20	1.70	6	4	6	4
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Away Stats		5-1-4	1.80	1.20	0.60	3	7	2	8

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups & Team News

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