Our Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: 1-0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shanghai Shenhua in the AFC Champions League Elite is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday December 10, 2025. A tight contest is expected, but Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s home advantage could see them secure a 1-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua.
This Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shanghai Shenhua 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 – Chengdu Rongcheng vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 AFC Champions League Elite draw with Chengdu Rongcheng on November 25. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima controlled 58% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chengdu Rongcheng | 42% | 5 (5) | 1.18 | 26 |
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 58% | 3 (2) | 1.07 | 62 |
Shanghai Shenhua's Last Match – Tianjin Jinmen Tigers vs Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-1 China Super League victory over Tianjin Jinmen Tigers on November 22. In that match, Shanghai Shenhua saw 39% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tianjin Jinmen Tigers | 61% | 3 (1) | 0.65 | 0 |
 Shanghai Shenhua | 39% | 12 (3) | 2.25 | 0 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shanghai Shenhua Stats
Key Stats
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Shanghai Shenhua | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.55 | Attacking Strength | 0.5 |
| 0.44 | Defence Strength | 1.25 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Shanghai Shenhua average 2.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.