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V-varen Nagasaki vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction, Tips & Odds

V-varen Nagasaki vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 11
V-varen Nagasaki
#15 · J1 League
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VS
Peace Stadium, Nagasaki
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
#1 · J1 League
WWWWW
★ OUR PICK
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to Win
Strong away form and superior underlying numbers over V-varen Nagasaki make Sanfrecce Hiroshima the value pick here.
Moneyline
1.47
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.45 (implied 69.1%) for Sanfrecce Hiroshima to Win. Our experts calculate a 71.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.40). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (71.6% vs 69.1%), driven by Sanfrecce Hiroshima's stronger form and superior underlying numbers. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. Sanfrecce Hiroshima is currently positioned 3rd in the J1 League, showcasing strong form with 5 wins from their last 8 matches. Their goal-scoring prowess is evident, having netted 20 goals while conceding only 6, resulting in a goal difference of +14. This solid defensive record, combined with their attacking capabilities, positions them as a formidable opponent. In contrast, V-varen Nagasaki sits in 15th place, with a record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. Their recent form shows some improvement with 2 wins in their last 5 matches, but they have struggled overall this season, scoring just 10 goals and conceding 15, which highlights their defensive vulnerabilities. With a goal difference of -5, they will need a significant improvement to challenge a team like Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The model indicates a win probability of around 65% for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, reflecting their superior form and standings. While the prediction leans heavily in favour of the visitors, a potential caveat is V-varen Nagasaki's home advantage, which could play a role in the match. For a detailed explanation of the prediction methodology, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
V-varen Nagasaki Win20%5.95
Draw18%4.76
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Win61%1.45
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6256.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4859.2%

Combined goal output is high (3.2 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
V-varen Nagasaki 1-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
7.4713.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
Sanfrecce Hiroshima -0.0
1.1355%

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have been the stronger side, winning 60% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-2
7.47
13.4%
0-2
7.85
12.7%
0-1
8.47
11.8%
1-1
8.78
11.4%
1-3
10.12
9.9%
0-3
10.25
9.8%

Our model projects a 1-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win as the most likely scoreline at 13.4% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
V-varen Nagasaki
-0.0
4.60
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
+0.0
1.13

Lines averaged across 2 bookmakers. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

V-varen Nagasaki vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
5.954.801.431.452.411.622.13
Pinnacle
5.894.971.461.522.54——
William Hill
5.804.501.44——1.622.15
1xBet
6.114.931.471.452.411.622.16
BetVictor
6.004.601.441.502.351.622.15

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
82%
Over 2.5 Goals
59.2%
Over 3.5 Goals
41%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XV-varen Nagasaki or Draw
39%2.65
12V-varen Nagasaki or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
82%1.16
X2Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
80%1.12

Head to Head

Last 4 Meetings (Sanfrecce Hiroshima leads 4-0)
0 V-varen Nagasaki0 Draw4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
18 Apr
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2-0
V-varen Nagasaki
J1 League
06 Feb
V-varen Nagasaki
1-3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
J1 League
Aug 18
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2-0
V-varen Nagasaki
J1 League
Apr 18
V-varen Nagasaki
0-2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
J1 League

In the last four encounters between V-varen Nagasaki and Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Sanfrecce Hiroshima has won all four matches, resulting in a record of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses for V-varen Nagasaki. The scorelines indicate a consistent advantage for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, with V-varen Nagasaki failing to score more than once in any of the matches. The results include two 2-0 victories and one 3-1 win, highlighting a trend of narrow to moderate defeats for V-varen Nagasaki. This dominance suggests a significant challenge for V-varen Nagasaki in overcoming their historical head-to-head disadvantage.

J1 League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
107212561923
WWWWL
2
FC Tokyo
107212181323
WWWWW
3
Kashiwa Reysol
107032217521
LWWWL
4
Machida Zelvia
962122101220
WLDWW
5
Kashima
106132116519
WWDLL
6
Vissel Kobe
9612149519
LWWWW
15
V-varen Nagasaki
102351118-79
LDDWL
18
Gamba Osaka
101451018-87
DLLLL
19
JEF United Chiba
10136819-116
DDLDW
20
Tokyo Verdy
10046418-144
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
V-varen NagasakiHome
2W2D1L
5 playedGF 7 · GA 71.60 pts/game
Sanfrecce HiroshimaAway
3W1D1L
5 playedGF 9 · GA 42.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2027 Season
V-varen NagasakiSanfrecce Hiroshima
1.22Goals p.g.2
1.49Goals conceded p.g.1.05
22%Clean sheets40%
37%Win rate60%
2.71Avg goals in match3.05
0.96xG per game2.46
43%Possession %61%
3.6Shots on target / game7.5
3.7Corners per game7.2
V-varen Nagasaki
Recent Form

V-varen Nagasaki have won 8 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 5. Their recent home fixtures include drew with V-varen Nagasaki 1-1 and beat V-varen Nagasaki 2-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 6D 20L from the last 41 games (37% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: V-varen NagasakiAll competitions
17 Oct
Kashima
2-0
V-varen Nagasaki
J1 League
11 Oct
JEF United Chiba
1-1
V-varen Nagasaki
J1 League
07 Oct
Shimizu S-pulse
2-1
V-varen Nagasaki
Emperor Cup
29 Sept
Gainare Tottori
2-0
V-varen Nagasaki
J-League Cup
19 Sept
V-varen Nagasaki
1-1
Cerezo Osaka
J1 League
12 Sept
V-varen Nagasaki
2-0
Nagoya Grampus
J1 League
15
Win
37%
6
Draw
15%
20
Lost
49%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Recent Form

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 11 of their last 22 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 8. Their recent away fixtures include beat Matsumoto Yamaga 0-1 and beat Tokyo Verdy 0-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 26W 7D 10L from the last 43 games (60% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Sanfrecce HiroshimaAll competitions
17 Oct
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
3-0
Kyoto Sanga
J1 League
14 Oct
Matsumoto Yamaga
0-1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
J-League Cup
11 Oct
Tokyo Verdy
0-2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
J1 League
07 Oct
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
4-0
Iwaki
Emperor Cup
29 Sept
Tochigi City
0-2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
J-League Cup
19 Sept
Avispa Fukuoka
0-1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
J1 League
26
Win
60%
7
Draw
16%
10
Lost
23%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

V-varen Nagasaki

No reported absences

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Win1.45 (61.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.48 (59.2%)
Both Teams Score1.62 (56.6%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.43 (40.8%)
BTTS No2.15 (43.4%)
Speculative
V-varen Nagasaki Win5.95 (20.2%)
Draw4.76 (18.4%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

V-varen Nagasaki have averaged 3.7 corners per match at home; Sanfrecce Hiroshima 7.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have generated 2.46 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 60% of them. They put 7.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Sanfrecce Hiroshima player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to Win

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.