Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 May 2026

J1 League Betting Preview: Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Fagiano Okayama go head-to-head with Sanfrecce Hiroshima at JFE Harenokuni Stadium, with kick-off set for 23:55 on Friday 1 May.

There’s a strong case for backing Fagiano Okayama +0.5 on the Asian Handicap in their meeting with Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Landing odds of -109 looks like great value and we simply need the hosts to avoid a defeat here.

Fagiano Okayama have won two league games on the spin, triumphing 6-5 after penalties in their previous J1 League encounter. This was on their travels against Nagoya Grampus at Toyota Stadium. Takashi Kiyama's team ended up with just 34% possession and had six shots on target, with Daichi Tagami bagging the goal.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have been defeated in their previous four road games. They recently suffered a 6-5 after penalties loss against Avispa Fukuoka at Best Denki Stadium. The Viola enjoyed 53% possession and five shots on goal, with Shuto Nakano and Shunki Higashi on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sanfre triumphed on penalties (1-1 after 90 mins) when the pair last clashed. Landing a home win when playing Fagiano at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. In the previous 3 H2H games, we have seen one Fagiano victory, one Sanfre win and one draw.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Sanfrecce H.	13	5	3	5	19	17	2	19:17	20
8	F. Okayama	13	3	6	4	15	20	-5	15:20	17

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Fagiano have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. The Pheasants have averaged 40.7% possession and 5.4 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 3.3 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 5.3 corners.

Takaya Kimura is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Towa Yamane and Werik Popo each have 2. Kosuke Shirai has recorded the most assists with 2.

Sanfrecce have won 4 and lost 6, with an average of 2.1 goals from 10.1 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Bartosch Gaul's side average 56.9% possession, 6.2 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while conceding 2.2 goals from 7.1 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Kosuke Kinoshita is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Akito Suzuki on 2, with Shuto Nakano and two others bagging 1. Hayao Kawabe has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Fagiano Okayama look like the value bet on the Asian Handicap for this J1 League game. Backing the home team at +0.5 at -109 looks like the way forward, with plenty of juice in this price.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the J1 League team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Fagiano in 3 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Fagiano in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Fagiano in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sanfrecce in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sanfrecce in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Fagiano in 2 of their last 3 games against Sanfrecce.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.1% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Fagiano 1 - 0 Sanfrecce

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +700 and it involves Fagiano winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Corners Prediction

Fagiano Under 4.5 Corners -152

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Fagiano Okayama in their past three games, with the corner count against Sanfrecce Hiroshima going under 4.5 in their last three away matches. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Fagiano to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -152.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Fagiano

Total

10.70 5.40 5.30

Home

9.70 5.80 3.90

Away

10.50 4.80 5.70

Sanfrecce

Total

9.60 6.20 3.40

Home

10.70 7.80 2.90

Away

8.30 5.50 2.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

-100

Fagiano Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-159

Sanfrecce Corners

Over 5.5

-112

Under 5.5

-127

Most Corners

1

+155

X

+600

2

-175

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Fagiano Okayama 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.

At betting odds of -120, the bookies make Sanfrecce Hiroshima probable winners and there’s a 55% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this J1 League encounter. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +310 about Fagiano Okayama.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Sanfre are +148 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Fagiano are +350 and the draw is priced at +117.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -127.

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Full-Time Result

1

+310

X

+235

2

-120

Half-Time Result

1

+350

X

+117

2

+148

Double Chance

1X

-118

12

-385

X2

-556

Draw No Bet

1

+195

2

-303

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-111

2 Hcp -0.5

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-152

Over 2.5

+106

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-111

No

-127

Fagiano have six defeats, two wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima haven’t tasted victory in four consecutive matches on the road. The Viola have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Sanfre enjoyed a 1-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Fagiano at JFE Harenokuni Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Fagiano Okayama Home Stats		2-2-6	1.90	0.70	1.20	3	7	4	6
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Away Stats		4-2-4	3.00	1.40	1.60	9	1	8	2

• 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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Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups & Team News

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