Three points is the only outcome that will please the Sanfrecce Hiroshima followers in this EDION Stadium battle with Kyoto Sanga, as they enjoy a robust lead on them in the J-League standings.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Kyoto Sanga have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
The hosts Sanfrecce Hiroshima saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the J-League. That game was an away game at Urawa Reds, so at least Sanfrecce are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Sanfrecce Hiroshima form and stats
The story so far in the J-League for Sanfrecce Hiroshima at their home stadium (EDION Stadium) is 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Two home wins in a row for Sanfrecce Hiroshima bring valid hopes of a third.
In their previous game, the manager Skibbe led his Sanfrecce to a defeat away at Urawa Reds. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at EDION Stadium. The defeat against Urawa Reds was especially painful as the deciding goal against was scored two minutes into stoppage time (by Ito). Sumiyoshi, defender, was given a rating of 7.63/10 in that game, top of the team. Sumiyoshi won 12 of 15 duels.
Previous to that game, a home match hosting Shonan Bellmare in a game that was won 1-0.The home team are expected to win this game about three out of four times, according to the bookmaker odds. When checking the database for Sanfrecce Hiroshima home games with this odds we find 6 games with a similar winning chance. Resulting in 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat. Looking at the victories, 3 matches were won by at least two goals.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Emperor Cup game versus FC Tokushima in only three days. This game is also played here at EDION Stadium.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 8 goals in 7 games. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have only conceded 5 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Kyoto Sanga form and stats
Kyoto Sanga have only collected 7 points from their away games in the J-League, after 2-1-4 (7 played). With the Kyoto losing streak of five defeats in a row, regardless of arena, optimism is low and sinking.
The manager Cho was unhappy after their last game, played at their home ground Kyōto Nishikyogoku Stadium. Kyoto Sanga suffered a 0-2 loss to Urawa Reds (placed 4th). Midfield player Hirato was the top player of the team with a match rating of 7.73/10. Hirato hit six key passes.
Before that, the Nabisco Cup win away at Gamba Osaka.
A quick return to home after this game, as Kyoto Sanga are hosting Kataller Toyama in the Emperor Cup only three days away.
Kyoto Sanga are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 10 away goals from 7 games (in the league). Kyoto have conceded 11 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have put together a streak of 7 consecutive matches without defeat (5-2-0) when facing Kyoto Sanga.Top Goalscorers
  D. da Silva Vieira 6 goals |  A. Aguiar Oliveira 5 goals | Y. Toyokawa 3 goals |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima missing players
Kyoto Sanga missing players
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Kyoto Sanga | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 7 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| 8 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| 19 | 8 | 3 | Scored | S | 1 | 10 | 16 |
| 14 | 5 | 2 | Conceded | C | 5 | 11 | 24 |
| 93% | 86% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 43% | 33% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 86% | 80% |
| 53% | 43% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 57% | 47% |
| 7% | 14% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 29% | 20% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 29% | 20% |
| 53% | 43% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 71% | 47% |
| 40% | 57% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 14% | 13% |
| 13% | 14% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 14% | 40% |
| 7 | 7.9 | 9 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| 3.2 | 1.4 | 1.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.5 | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| 1.3 | 1 | 0.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 4 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 17.6 | 17.1 | 21 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 |
| 6.2 | 6.1 | 7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 4 | 3.6 |
| 20% | 19% | 14% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 36% | 30% |
| 8 | 5.9 | 6 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 16 | 14.3 | 12.2 |
| 3.4 | 2.3 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 4.4 | 4 |
- Kyoto Sanga have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Kyoto Sanga haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 21 | 33 |
| 2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 29 |
| 4 | Urawa Reds | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 27 |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 26 |
| 6 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 26 |
| 7 | Kashima Antlers | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| 8 | Consadole Sapporo | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 22 |
| 9 | Kawasaki Frontale | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -3 | 20 |
| 11 | Tokyo | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 15 | -3 | 19 |
| 12 | Sagan Tosu | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | -3 | 19 |
| 13 | Albirex Niigata | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -7 | 16 |
| 14 | Kyoto Sanga | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -8 | 13 |
| 15 | Kashiwa Reysol | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -10 | 12 |
| 16 | Yokohama | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 33 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 16 | -21 | 12 |
| 17 | Shonan Bellmare | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | -4 | 11 |
| 18 | Gamba Osaka | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 21 | -15 | 10 |
