Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2025
J1 League Betting Preview: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga
Sanfrecce Hiroshima host Kyoto Sanga in this Japanese J1 league fixture at EDION Stadium Hiroshima, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Friday 12 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
We will go for Kyoto Sanga +0.75 on the Asian Handicap at a price of -130. We will divide our stake equally between +0.5 and +1.0 with some confidence that we can see a win or draw against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Yodoko Sakura Stadium against Cerezo Osaka. Sanfrecce had 52% possession and two shots on target, with Kosuke Kinoshita scoring the goal.
Kyoto Sanga have won their previous four games. The latest was a 5-0 home win at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA against Fagiano Okayama. They had 52% possession and recorded six shots on goal, while Rafael Elias scored twice.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Sanga have claimed back-to-back victories over Sanfrecce. A 1-0 home victory at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA followed a 1-0 away win at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. The past 7 H2H games have involved three wins each and one draw.
| J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanfrecce H. |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 5 | Kyoto Sanga |
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. Sanfrecce have had 47.9% possession and 5.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.5 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.3 corners.
Kosuke Kinoshita leads the way with 4 goals, with Sota Nakamura and Naoto Arai getting 3 apiece. Ju-Sung Kim, Ryo Germain and Tsukasa Shiotani are the leading assists makers with 1.
Sanga have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 2.5 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. There’s been an average of 41.8% possession, 4.1 corners taken and 5.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts.
Rafael Elias is the leading scorer with 7 goals, followed by Marco Tulio on 4, with Taichi Hara and two others bagging 2. Taichi Hara has been top assists provider with 5 in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Sanfrecce Hiroshima confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Keisuke Osako (GK), Tsukasa Shiotani, Taichi Yamasaki, Sho Sasaki, Shuto Nakano, Yotaro Nakajima, Satoshi Tanaka, Shunki Higashi, Naoki Maeda, Mutsuki Kato, Ryo Germain.
Kyoto Sanga confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Gakuji Ota (GK), Hidehiro Sugai, Yuta Miyamoto, Yoshinori Suzuki, Kyo Sato, Shohei Takeda, Shimpei Fukuoka, Taiki Hirato, Fuki Yamada, Rafael Elias, Taichi Hara.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction & Betting Tips
This Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight and a strategic bet builder.
Match Prediction
We can make a strong case for Kyoto Sanga on the Asian Handicap, with the outsiders being given +0.75 for this J1 League game. A nice return could be on the cards and we like this line at appealing at odds of -130.
It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming J1 League action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.
Key Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga league stats:
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 56.5% chance of delivering a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
Sanga are available at +600 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.
Corners Prediction
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have failed to cover the 6.5 corners line in three straight games, while Kyoto Sanga have let the opposition have an average of 5.40 corners in their last 10 matches. On this evidence, we can take odds of -149 that this Sanfrecce Team Corners wager falls short of the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi with three options: Kyoto Sanga on the Asian Handicap at +0.75, less than three goals to be registered and Sanfrecce Hiroshima to have under 6.5 corners.
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga 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.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are the -115 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 53% chance of triumphing in this J1 League encounter according to the latest odds. Kyoto Sanga are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +285.
For those wanting an alternative, Sanfrecce are +148 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Sanga being priced up at +325 and the draw is +123.
You’re able to back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at roughly the same price right now. BTTS Yes is available at -130 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
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Sanfrecce have finished with five losses, four victories and one draw in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Kyoto Sanga have avoided defeat in their last four away matches. Kwi-Jea Cho's team have clocked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
The previous EDION Stadium Hiroshima encounter involved a 1-0 Sanga win against Sanfrecce. In the past 3 H2H meetings at EDION Stadium Hiroshima, we have seen two Sanfrecce wins and one Sanga victory.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Home Stats |
4-1-5 | 1.90 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Kyoto Sanga Away Stats |
5-2-3 | 3.30 | 2.00 | 1.30 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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
Sanfrecce Hiroshima League Stats
Kyoto Sanga FC League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 41.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season are Kosuke Kinoshita (7), Sota Nakamura (5), Naoto Arai (4)
- Top Assistors for Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season are Sota Nakamura (5), Kosuke Kinoshita (3), Ryo Germain (3)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Sanfrecce vs Sanga team news before wagering. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Kyoto Sanga Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Kyoto Sanga Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Substitutes
- 4Hayato Araki
- 6Hayao Kawabe
- 10Marcos Junior
- 13Naoto Arai
- 17Kosuke Kinoshita
- 26Min-Ki Jeong
- 37Ju-Sung Kim
- 45Shimon Kobayashi
- 98Valere Germain
Kyoto Sanga Substitutes
- 2Shinnosuke Fukuda
- 5Hisashi Tawiah
- 11Marco Tulio
- 18Temma Matsuda
- 21Kentaro Kakoi
- 25Leo Gomes
- 29Masaya Okugawa
- 48Ryuma Nakano
- 93Shun Nagasawa
Previous Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
Previous Kyoto Sanga Lineups
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Michael Skibbe
Kyoto Sanga Player Stats & Squad
J1 League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanfrecce H. | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 2 | Vissel Kobe | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 5 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 5 |
| 4 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 4 |
| 5 | Kyoto Sanga | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 6 | Gamba Osaka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0:0 | 3 |
| 7 | F. Okayama | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 8 | Avispa Fukuoka | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 2 |
| 9 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 10 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Sanfrecce H. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 4 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 5 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 6 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 7 | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 8 | Avispa Fukuoka | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 9 | F. Okayama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
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