Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Kyoto Sanga

The Facts

• A clear contrast in standings as an upper-tier team meets a relegation-threatened side (ranked 2nd in the Promotion - AFC Champions League League phase and 16th).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hiroshima won 1.
• Hiroshima is currently on a high with consecutive positive results (last 5 matches: 5 wins).
• Performances by Kyoto have been somewhat unpredictable lately (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
• Hiroshima may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
• Recently, Hiroshima has faced a series of away games on the road.
• Hiroshima holds a commanding advantage according to the oddsmakers.
• Confirmed absences for Hiroshima: Yamasaki T. (Knee Injury).
• Confirmed absences for Kyoto: Saito M. (Knee Injury).
• Our forecast points to a victory for Hiroshima in today's match, at odds of 1.37.
• In the last 11 head-to-head meetings, Hiroshima has recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, with a goal aggregate of 20:10 (averaging 1.8:0.9 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Hiroshima against this opponent, the record stands at 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with 8:6 goals (averaging 1.6:1.2 per game).