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 – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shonan Bellmare
Sanfrecce Hiroshima will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Japan J-League victory over Shonan Bellmare on December 6. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima controlled 57% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 57% | 11 (6) | 2.28 | 79 |
 Shonan Bellmare | 43% | 7 (8) | 0.92 | 29 |
Shanghai Shenhua's Last Match – Shanghai Shenhua vs Vissel Kobe
Shanghai Shenhua will look to get back on track following a 0-2 AFC Champions League Elite loss against Vissel Kobe on November 26. In that match, Shanghai Shenhua saw 42% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shanghai Shenhua | 42% | 10 (5) | 1.87 | 39 |
 Vissel Kobe | 58% | 7 (5) | 0.7 | 66 |
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 1.0 conceded per match, while Shanghai Shenhua average 1.9 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.