Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: 1-1

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 11, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.

This Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse 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 Avispa Fukuoka

Sanfrecce Hiroshima will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Japan J-League setback against Avispa Fukuoka on April 5. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima controlled 75% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Sanfrecce Hiroshima	75%	11 (5)	1.09	69
Avispa Fukuoka	25%	8 (2)	0.78	39

Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – V-Varen Nagasaki vs Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-0 Japan J-League triumph against V-Varen Nagasaki on April 5. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse had 53% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
V-Varen Nagasaki	47%	5 (1)	0.27	33
Shimizu S-Pulse	53%	7 (5)	1.1	40

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.2 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win: @1.6

Draw: @4

Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @5.25

Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Fixtures

Shimizu S-Pulse Fixtures