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 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Back Sanfre to Win

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.

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Albi Claimed 1-0 Victory in Last H2H

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.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Sanfrecce H.	23	12	3	8	27	18	9	27:18	39
19	Albirex Niigata	23	4	7	12	24	39	-15	24:39	19

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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.

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.

Sanfre to Win Probability

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

Sanfrecce To Win @ -125 Watch Live Bet Now

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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

-138

Under 9.5

-100

Albirex Corners

Over 3.5

-150

Under 3.5

+110

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 are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Sanfre Victory

The bookmakers have Sanfrecce Hiroshima as -125 favourites for this J1 League encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 56% likely to triumph. For those wanting to back Albirex Niigata, you will find +333.3 about this outsider.

Sanfre are -125 when it comes to the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as backing them on the 1x2 market. If you instead want to bet on Albi +0.5 at -100, you also get paid out if it’s a draw.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. There’s literally nothing to split BTTS Yes and BTTS No and that’s highlighted as you can get -110 for each selection.

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Full-Time Result

1

+333.3

X

+260

2

-125

Half-Time Result

1

+375

X

+120

2

+140

Double Chance

1X

-105

12

-350

X2

-500

Draw No Bet

1

+225

2

-300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-100

2 Hcp -0.5

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-118

Over 2.5

-105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-110

Four Home Defeats for Albi in Previous Ten

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

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Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups & Team News

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