Our Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction: 1-0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Avispa Fukuoka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 5, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima victory, with their defensive discipline proving too strong for Avispa Fukuoka to break down.
This Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Avispa Fukuoka prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Last Match – Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Japan J-League defeat at the hands of Vissel Kobe on March 27. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima recorded 42% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vissel Kobe | 58% | 6 (2) | 1.99 | 40 |
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 42% | 8 (3) | 1.49 | 39 |
Avispa Fukuoka's Last Match – Avispa Fukuoka vs Gamba Osaka
Avispa Fukuoka will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Japan J-League stalemate against Gamba Osaka on March 21. In that match, Avispa Fukuoka recorded 49% possession, attempting 15 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avispa Fukuoka | 49% | 15 (5) | 2.3 | 50 |
 Gamba Osaka | 51% | 6 (5) | 1.44 | 17 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Avispa Fukuoka Stats
Key Stats
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Avispa Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 0.25 |
| 0.59 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Avispa Fukuoka average 0.7 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 13-16
Avispa Fukuoka 7-17
What are the odds for this match?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win: @1.533
Draw: @4
Avispa Fukuoka to win: @6.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
Vissel Kobe 
Kyoto Sanga FC 
Shimizu S-Pulse 
Gamba Osaka 
Nagoya Grampus 
Cerezo Osaka 
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 
V-Varen Nagasaki 
Fagiano Okayama 
Avispa Fukuoka