Our Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-Varen Nagasaki Prediction: 1-1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-Varen Nagasaki in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-Varen Nagasaki 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 – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Sanfrecce Hiroshima must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Shimizu S-Pulse on April 11. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima recorded 58% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 58% | 12 (5) | 3.23 | 73 |
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 42% | 7 (3) | 0.8 | 27 |
V-Varen Nagasaki's Last Match – Avispa Fukuoka vs V-Varen Nagasaki
V-Varen Nagasaki will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Japan J-League setback against Avispa Fukuoka on April 11. In that match, V-Varen Nagasaki had 52% possession and 2 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avispa Fukuoka | 48% | 9 (5) | 0.79 | 45 |
 V-Varen Nagasaki | 52% | 2 (1) | 0.1 | 20 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-Varen Nagasaki Stats
Key Stats
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | V-Varen Nagasaki | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 0.67 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while V-Varen Nagasaki average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 11-15
V-Varen Nagasaki 10-15
What are the odds for this match?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win: @1.48
Draw: @4
V-Varen Nagasaki to win: @6