FC Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 May 2025

Go For Under 2.5 Goals With Confidence

We believe that odds of -143 are appealing when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We’re of the opinion that Tokyo and Sanfrecce Hiroshima will play out a low-scoring contest.

Sanfre Won 3-2 in Teams’ Last Encounter

FC Tokyo were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Saitama Stadium, Urawa Red Diamonds claimed a 3-2 win. Rikizo Matsuhashi's team had three shots on target and 47% possession, while Marcelo Ryan and Keita Endo scored one goal apiece.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won their previous four games. The latest was a 2-1 home triumph at EDION Stadium Hiroshima against Tokyo Verdy. The Viola recorded 62% possession and had three shots on goal, while Valere Germain and Hayao Kawabe found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sanfre boast an unbeaten record in the past three games with Tokyo. In the last encounter, Sanfre claimed a 3-2 victory when hosting at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in five Tokyo victories, three draws and two Sanfre wins.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Sanfrecce H.	28	15	4	9	33	19	14	33:19	49
15	FC Tokyo	27	8	6	13	29	41	-12	29:41	30

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Tokyo have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 10.1 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. The Gas Men have averaged 50.0% possession and 4.0 corners per game, conceding 1.5 goals and 5.6 corners from 9.9 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Marcelo Ryan has found the net 4 times, Kein Sato 2, with Keita Endo and two other players on 1. Soma Anzai and Kein Sato have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Sanfrecce have 6 victories and 4 defeats, averaging 9.7 attempts, 3.6 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Michael Skibbe's side average 53.3% possession, 5.8 corners in their favour and 3.1 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 2.7 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts.

Ryo Germain is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Valere Germain, Hayao Kawabe, Tsukasa Shiotani and Mutsuki Kato have 1. Hayato Araki and Ryo Germain have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

FC Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction & Betting Tips

There’s every chance that we’ll see a low goal count for this J1 League showdown. For this reason, we’ll take the odds of -143 about Under 2.5, with the two teams unlikely to deliver a combined three goals or more.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key FC Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Tokyo games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Tokyo games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Tokyo games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sanfrecce Hiroshima games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Tokyo 0 - 1 Sanfrecce

There could be merit in backing Sanfrecce to win 1-0. Odds of +510 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Sanfrecce Over 5.5 Corners -110

The past 10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima away games have involved them having an average of 7.40 corners, with Tokyo conceding over 5.5 corners in their previous two matches. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Sanfre Team Corners line to get covered at -110.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Tokyo

Total

9.60 4.00 5.60

Home

8.70 4.20 4.50

Away

8.90 3.80 5.10

Sanfrecce

Total

8.90 5.80 3.10

Home

8.30 5.50 2.80

Away

10.00 7.40 2.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-149

Tokyo Corners

Over 3.5

-138

Under 3.5

-100

Sanfrecce Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

Most Corners

1

+165

X

+575

2

-175

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FC Tokyo 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.

Sanfre Made Favourites by the Bookies

With an approximate 54% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -116 betting odds for Sanfrecce Hiroshima triumphing in this J1 League encounter. If you want to wager on the underdog, Tokyo have been priced up at +310.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 provides the chance to bet on Sanfre to effectively win. If you want to oppose them, there’s the alternative to back Tokyo +0.5 at -112 and that gets the draw onside.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. As long as one team or more fails to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at -133.

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Full-Time Result

1

+310

X

+240

2

-116

Half-Time Result

1

+360

X

+108

2

+148

Double Chance

1X

-112

12

-333

X2

-435

Draw No Bet

1

+180

2

-278

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-112

2 Hcp -0.5

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-152

Over 2.5

+117

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-133

FC Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups & Team News

Our Tokyo vs Sanfrecce team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

We’ve got details of the J1 League squads so that you know every player on the roster.

FC Tokyo Team Page Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Page