Ulsan vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Oct 2025
Champions League Betting Preview: Ulsan vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
South Korean K League 1 team Ulsan host Japanese J1 league outfit Sanfrecce Hiroshima in this AFC Champions League match, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Tuesday 21 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.
Get Ready for a Low-Scoring Encounter
There are reasons to side with Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. Ulsan and Sanfrecce Hiroshima could fall short of the line and we really like the odds of +102 that are available for this pick.
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Ulsan Landed Victory in Last Game
Ulsan HD got the victory in their last game. This was in the form of a 2-0 K League 1 home scoreline against Gwangju at Ulsan-Munsu-Stadium. The Tigers had seven shots on target and 42% possession, while Gustav Ludwigson and Chung-Yong Lee each scored one goal.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima hosted FC Tokyo in their previous game, ending in a 0-0 J1 League draw at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. Michael Skibbe's side boasted 55% possession and had seven shots on goal.
In their last Champions League games, Ulsan were away to Shanghai Shenhua and drew 1-1, while there was a 1-1 Sanfre draw at home to Shanghai Port.
AFC Champions League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3:1 | 4 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3:2 | 4 |
Ulsan have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. Sang-Rae Roh's team have averaged 48.8% possession and 4.3 corners per match, conceding 1.7 goals and 4.3 corners from 7.0 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts.
Gustav Ludwigson leads the way with 3 goals, Seung-Beom Ko has 2, with Chung-Yong Lee and two others on 1. Jin-Hyun Lee is the top assists maker on 2.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Last 10 League & Champions League GamesSanfrecce have 4 victories, 1 defeat and 5 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. The Viola have averaged 50.6% possession, 6.8 corners taken and 4.3 corners against, while conceding 0.5 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts.
Sota Nakamura has scored 2 goals, followed by Ju-Sung Kim, Tolgay Arslan, Valere Germain and Satoshi Tanaka on 1. Mutsuki Kato, Kosuke Kinoshita and Ju-Sung Kim have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.
Ulsan vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Ulsan vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.
Match Prediction
We don’t think there will be too many goals in this Champions League encounter. The price of +102 for Under 2.5 really stands out and we can place this wager with a large slice of confidence.
Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making Champions League recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.
Key Ulsan vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Champions League & league stats:
Under 2.5 Probability
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 49.5% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +400 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.
Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder with three options: no more than two goals, a draw to be the outcome combined with BTTS Yes.
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Ulsan 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.
Bookies Think Sanfre Most Likely to Win
With a 48% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are favourites to prosper in this Champions League encounter and they’re available at +110 with the bookies. Ulsan HD are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +205.
A win for Sanfre would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -122 that they overcome Ulsan going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -172.
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Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.


- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
Ulsan vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups & Team News
Double-check the Ulsan vs Sanfrecce team news before placing your bets. We’ll provide the confirmed Champions League lineups along with the latest injury updates.
Previous Ulsan Lineups
Previous Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Vissel Kobe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
2 | FC Seoul | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
3 | Sanfrecce H. | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
4 | Ulsan HD | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
5 | Gangwon | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
6 | Chengdu | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
7 | Buriram United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 3 |
8 | Machida Zelvia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
9 | Shanghai S. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
10 | JDT | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
11 | Shanghai Port | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:4 | 1 |
12 | Melb City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:3 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Al-Hilal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:3 | 6 |
2 | Al-Ahli | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 4 |
3 | Sharjah | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:4 | 4 |
4 | Al-Wahda | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
5 | Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
6 | Al-Gharafa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 3 |
7 | Al-Sadd | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
8 | Tractor | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
9 | Al-Duhail SC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
10 | Al Shorta | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
11 | Al-Ittihad | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
12 | Nasaf Qarshi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Jeonbuk Motors | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 57:27 | 71 |
2 | Gimcheon Sangmu | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 53:37 | 55 |
3 | Daejeon Citizen | 33 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 48:41 | 55 |
4 | Pohang Steelers | 33 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 40:43 | 51 |
5 | FC Seoul | 33 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 43:42 | 45 |
6 | Gangwon | 33 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 32:36 | 44 |
7 | Anyang | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 42:41 | 42 |
8 | Gwangju | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 34:40 | 42 |
9 | Ulsan HD | 33 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 39:43 | 40 |
10 | Suwon | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 48:53 | 38 |
11 | Jeju | 33 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 35:47 | 32 |
12 | Daegu | 33 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 41:62 | 27 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Jeonbuk Motors | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 31:16 | 35 |
2 | Gimcheon Sangmu | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 28:14 | 33 |
3 | Pohang Steelers | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 21:22 | 29 |
4 | Daejeon Citizen | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20:18 | 28 |
5 | Anyang | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 26:20 | 25 |
6 | Suwon | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 25:21 | 25 |
7 | FC Seoul | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 27:23 | 24 |
8 | Gangwon | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 17:20 | 23 |
9 | Ulsan HD | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21:18 | 22 |
10 | Jeju | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 20:21 | 21 |
11 | Gwangju | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 18:20 | 19 |
12 | Daegu | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 21:24 | 17 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Kashima Antlers | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 52:28 | 66 |
2 | Kashiwa Reysol | 34 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 53:33 | 63 |
3 | Kyoto Sanga | 34 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 58:36 | 61 |
4 | Vissel Kobe | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 43:28 | 61 |
5 | Sanfrecce H. | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 39:23 | 59 |
6 | K. Frontale | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 65:48 | 56 |
7 | Machida Zelvia | 34 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 49:35 | 56 |
8 | Urawa Reds | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 40:36 | 52 |
9 | Gamba Osaka | 34 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 46:52 | 50 |
10 | Cerezo Osaka | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 52:50 | 46 |
11 | FC Tokyo | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 36:46 | 42 |
12 | Tokyo Verdy | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 22:35 | 42 |
13 | Avispa Fukuoka | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 32:37 | 41 |
14 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 38:44 | 41 |
15 | F. Okayama | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 30:37 | 41 |
16 | Nagoya Grampus | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 42:50 | 40 |
17 | Yokohama F.M. | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 36:44 | 34 |
18 | Yokohama | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 23:39 | 32 |
19 | Shonan Bellmare | 34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 29:58 | 26 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 34 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 30:56 | 22 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Urawa Reds | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 24:12 | 38 |
2 | Kashima Antlers | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 30:14 | 37 |
3 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 24:12 | 34 |
4 | Gamba Osaka | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 28:24 | 33 |
5 | Kashiwa Reysol | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 23:15 | 32 |
6 | Kyoto Sanga | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 26:13 | 29 |
7 | K. Frontale | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 39:29 | 29 |
8 | Sanfrecce H. | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 16:13 | 28 |
9 | Machida Zelvia | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 23:16 | 27 |
10 | Cerezo Osaka | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 24:18 | 27 |
11 | Nagoya Grampus | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 26:23 | 26 |
12 | Tokyo Verdy | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 15:17 | 26 |
13 | F. Okayama | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 17:15 | 25 |
14 | FC Tokyo | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 19:24 | 24 |
15 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 21:19 | 22 |
16 | Avispa Fukuoka | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 18:19 | 22 |
17 | Yokohama | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 13:19 | 22 |
18 | Yokohama F.M. | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 19:20 | 20 |
19 | Shonan Bellmare | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20:25 | 15 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 17:26 | 14 |

















