Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Feb 2026

J1 League Betting Preview: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga

Sanfrecce Hiroshima take on Kyoto Sanga at EDION Stadium Hiroshima, with kick-off set for 05:00 on Friday 27 February.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima look like the bet to place on the Full-Time Result market, especially as odds of -120 are available. Back our value selection with confidence when they clash with Kyoto Sanga.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. Away from home against Cerezo Osaka at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, they made it three victories on the spin. Bartosch Gaul's side enjoyed 48% possession and four shots on target, with Ryo Germain and Shunki Higashi scoring one goal apiece.

Kyoto Sanga beat Avispa Fukuoka in their previous league game, making it back-to-back J1 League victories. It was a 2-0 home win at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA. They had six shots on goal and recorded 55% possession, with Rafael Elias and Marco Tulio both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sanga are unbeaten in the past three matches against Sanfrecce, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. The previous 8 H2H meetings have led to three wins each and two draws.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Sanfrecce H.	3	2	1	0	6	3	3	6:3	8
2	Kyoto Sanga	3	1	2	0	4	2	2	4:2	6

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Sanfrecce have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 10.4 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. They have averaged 52.6% possession and 7.2 corners per game, conceding 1.4 goals and 2.3 corners from 6.5 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal.

Ryo Germain, Hayao Kawabe, Valere Germain and Kosuke Kinoshita are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Akito Suzuki has recorded the most assists with 2.

Sanga have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.6 goals from 7.6 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 44.8% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 7.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Rafael Elias and Marco Tulio have scored 4, followed by Hidehiro Sugai with 2. Marco Tulio and Fuki Yamada have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the best Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga betting angles, including a key match prediction, our corners pick, correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re keeping things simple with our standout bet considering that Sanfrecce Hiroshima are currently priced at -120. We think they can secure a victory in this J1 League match and the hosts looks a value play.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest J1 League team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

Key Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga league stats:

• Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 7 of their last 10 games.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 54.6% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sanfrecce 1 - 0 Sanga

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +510 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

Sanfrecce Over 5.5 Corners -116

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have covered the 5.5 corners line in six straight home games, while Kyoto Sanga have conceded an average of 6.40 corners in the past 10 away games. We recommend backing the -116 that Sanfrecce are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sanfrecce

Total

9.50 7.20 2.30

Home

10.10 7.10 3.00

Away

10.50 6.50 4.00

Sanga

Total

10.80 5.60 5.20

Home

9.80 5.90 3.90

Away

10.70 4.30 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-103

Sanfrecce Corners

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-116

Sanga Corners

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+102

Most Corners

1

-204

X

+600

2

+180

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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.

The bookmakers have Sanfrecce Hiroshima as -120 favourites for this J1 League encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 55% likely to triumph. Kyoto Sanga are seen as the most unlikely winner at +300.

Sanfrecce can be backed at -128 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents Sanga +0.5 are -111 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Under or Over 2.5 Goals. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -141.

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Full-Time Result

1

-120

X

+245

2

+300

Half-Time Result

1

+138

X

+128

2

+335

Double Chance

1X

-526

12

-400

X2

-116

Draw No Bet

1

-294

2

+190

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-128

2 Hcp +0.5

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-114

Over 2.5

-123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-141

No

-102

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have avoided defeat in their last six matches at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. Bartosch Gaul's side have four victories, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Kyoto Sanga haven’t tasted defeat in nine consecutive away matches. They have clocked up five draws, four victories and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

The last meeting at EDION Stadium Hiroshima saw Sanfrecce and Sanga draw 1-1. The previous 4 H2H meetings at EDION Stadium Hiroshima have involved two Sanfrecce triumphs, one Sanga win and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Home Stats		4-4-2	1.80	1.10	0.70	4	6	5	5
Kyoto Sanga Away Stats		4-5-1	2.80	1.70	1.10	5	5	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

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga Lineups & Team News

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