Our Yokohama FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction: 1-2
Yokohama FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Japan J-League Cup is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday October 8, 2025. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Yokohama FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima 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
Yokohama FC's Last Match – Avispa Fukuoka vs Yokohama FC
Yokohama FC will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Japan J-League defeat against Avispa Fukuoka on October 4. In that match, Yokohama FC saw 48% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avispa Fukuoka | 52% | 8 (4) | 1.68 | 43 |
 Yokohama FC | 48% | 6 (3) | 0.54 | 37 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Machida Zelvia
Determined to maintain their recent success, Sanfrecce Hiroshima must win following their 2-1 Japan J-League victory against Machida Zelvia on October 4. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima recorded 69% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 69% | 9 (4) | 1.54 | 65 |
 Machida Zelvia | 31% | 7 (3) | 0.48 | 25 |
Yokohama FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Stats
Key Stats
| Yokohama FC | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 1.61 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 0.75 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 1/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Yokohama FC are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima average 1.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.