Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Aug 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse

Sanfrecce Hiroshima host Shimizu S-Pulse in this Japanese J1 league match at EDION Stadium Hiroshima, with kick-off set for 05:30 on Sunday 10 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Find Out Why We’re Backing Sanfre

The standout bet can be found on the Full-Time Result market where Sanfrecce Hiroshima are currently priced at -163. We think they can overcome Shimizu S-Pulse and this looks a value play.

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Previous H2H Ended in a 1-1 Draw

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have been handed back-to-back league losses. Their last J1 League game saw them land a 2-0 road victory over Albirex Niigata at Denka Big Swan Stadium. The Viola had 45% of possession and eight shots on target, with Shunki Higashi and Kosuke Kinoshita scoring one goal apiece.

Shimizu S-Pulse secured a 2-0 home win over Yokohama FC at IAI Stadium Nihondaira in their previous game. Tadahiro Akiba's side had two shots on goal and boasted 58% possession, with Capixaba and Hikaru Nakahara on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sanfre have not lost to S-Pulse in the past three meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. The past 9 H2H matches have included five Sanfre victories, three draws and one S-Pulse win.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Sanfrecce H.	24	13	3	8	29	18	11	29:18	42
13	Shimizu S-Pulse	24	8	6	10	29	32	-3	29:32	30

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Sanfrecce have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. Michael Skibbe's team have averaged 50.4% possession and 5.9 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.7 goals from 3.3 shots on goal, 7.8 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Top scorer Kosuke Kinoshita has found the net 3 times, with Shunki Higashi, Naoto Arai, Hayato Araki and Hayao Kawabe getting 2 goals each. Sota Nakamura has made the most assists with 4.

S-Pulse have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.0 goals from 9.3 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 51.8% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 10.5 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Sen Takagi and Koya Kitagawa have top scored with 2 goals, while Capixaba is next on 1. Hikaru Nakahara and Kai Matsuzaki have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction & Betting Tips

Take in the full Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to sharp corners advice and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We’re confident in the chances of Sanfrecce Hiroshima when they line up in this J1 League clash, with our selection making lots of appeal. Take the odds of -163 that the favourites claim a victory.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the J1 League form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.

Key Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse league stats:

• Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 13 of their last 19 games at home.
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 2 consecutive games.
• Shimizu S-Pulse have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Shimizu S-Pulse have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 5 of their last 9 games against Shimizu S-Pulse.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 61.9% prospect of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sanfrecce 2 - 0 S-Pulse

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Sanfrecce to win by a 2-0 scoreline. At odds of +600, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Corners Prediction

S-Pulse Over 3.5 Corners -110

We’ve seen an average of 5.10 corners for Shimizu S-Pulse in their past 10 away matches, while the previous two Sanfrecce Hiroshima games have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. There’s a chance to go over the S-Pulse Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -110 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sanfrecce

Total

10.10 5.90 4.20

Home

9.00 5.90 3.10

Away

9.70 5.50 4.20

S-Pulse

Total

9.40 4.90 4.50

Home

9.00 4.50 4.50

Away

9.10 5.10 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

-100

Sanfrecce Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

S-Pulse Corners

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-233

X

+800

2

+270

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse 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 Match Odds Suggest Victory

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are the skinniest price to succeed in this J1 League clash, with the favourites afforded a 59% probability based on their -143 betting odds with the bookies. The market implies that Shimizu S-Pulse are the most unlikely to win at +360.

If you wager Sanfre -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -115, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over S-Pulse achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -141 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

The top football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the J1 League games.

Full-Time Result

1

-143

X

+270

2

+360

Half-Time Result

1

+138

X

+118

2

+390

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-370

X2

+110

Draw No Bet

1

-357

2

+225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-115

2 Hcp +0.75

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

+106

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-141

Five Victories From Previous Ten Sanfre Home Clashes

Sanfre have secured five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Shimizu S-Pulse haven’t tasted victory in five consecutive matches on the road. Tadahiro Akiba's side have managed seven losses, two victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

The past meeting at EDION Stadium Hiroshima saw Sanfre defeat S-Pulse 2-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Home Stats		5-1-4	2.10	1.10	1.00	5	5	6	4
Shimizu S-Pulse Away Stats		2-1-7	2.60	0.90	1.70	4	6	4	6

• 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 vs Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Sanfrecce vs S-Pulse before you bet. Get the latest predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups and injury news right here.

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