Our Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction: 1-2
Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday July 20, 2025. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Albirex Niigata's Last Match – Albirex Niigata vs Toyo University
Albirex Niigata must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 Japan FA Cup defeat against Toyo University on July 16.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Last Match – Fujieda MYFC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima will want to continue their winning form after a 5-2 Japan FA Cup victory over Fujieda MYFC, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima saw 45% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fujieda MYFC | 55% | 0 (3) | - | 31 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 45% | 0 (6) | - | 29 |
Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Stats
Key Stats
| Albirex Niigata | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 1.11 |
| 1.57 | Defence Strength | 0.48 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Albirex Niigata are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima average 1.8 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.