Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction & analysis
87%
Footrivo pick
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.15 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
2
Value bet: Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win @ 1.90 – our chance 65% vs 53% implied by the price (edge +23%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultSanfrecce Hiroshima to win ✓65% · @1.90
Double chanceSanfrecce Hiroshima or draw ✓87% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.07
Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima preview and prediction
The match
Sanfrecce Hiroshima travel to Saitama Stadium 2002 in the J1 League on Saturday 15 August (11:00 WAT) to face Urawa. Urawa are 6th with 25 points from 18 games (in the bottom half), while Sanfrecce Hiroshima sit 4th on 30 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Urawa's last 5: LDLDL Most recently they lost to Gamba Osaka 3–4 away. They average 1.7 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last 5: WWWLW Most recently they beat JEF United Chiba 3–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 1.2 for Urawa and 2.6 for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score in 62% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Safer route: Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw (87%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.73.
Value angle: Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win at 1.90 – 65% on our numbers against 53% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw – a 87% chance at odds of 1.22, above our fair price of 1.15, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Urawa 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Urawa13%fair 7.81 · @3.90
Draw23%fair 4.41 · @3.45
Sanfrecce Hiroshima65%fair 1.55 · @1.90
3.82Expected goals
1.21Urawa xG
2.61Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
62%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
1–38%
0–27%
1–17%
0–36%
0–16%
From our goals model: Urawa 1.2 – 2.6 Sanfrecce Hiroshima expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win✓
65%
1.55
1.90 ▲
Double chance
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.22 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.60
1.73 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
1.30 ▲
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.63
1.90 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
59%
1.70
1.33
Half-time result
Sanfrecce Hiroshima ahead at half-time✓
51%
1.96
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sanfrecce Hiroshima / FT Sanfrecce Hiroshima✓
45%
2.21
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.07
–
Form
Urawa – last 6
LDLDLW
7 Aug
@ Gamba Osaka
3–4
L
1 Aug
vs Omiya Ardija
2–2
D
6 Jun
vs Fagiano Okayama
0–2
L
31 May
@ Fagiano Okayama
1–1
D
22 May
@ Machida Zelvia
0–1
L
9 May
@ Mito Hollyhock
4–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima – last 6
WWWLWW
8 Aug
vs JEF United Chiba
3–0
W
28 Jul
vs Verspah Oita
4–0
W
14 Jul
@ NK Slaven Belupo
3–1
W
11 Jul
@ Sturm Graz
1–5
L
6 Jun
@ Kawasaki Frontale
1–0
W
30 May
vs Kawasaki Frontale
2–1
W
2.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Urawa and Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
What is the prediction for Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Our pick is Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw with a 87% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
On our numbers Urawa have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Sanfrecce Hiroshima 65%.
How many goals will there be in Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Our predicted score is Urawa 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Saitama Stadium 2002.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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