Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSanfrecce Hiroshima to win ✓64% · @1.40
Double chanceSanfrecce Hiroshima or draw ✓84% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.22
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse preview and prediction
The match
The J1 League sees Sanfrecce Hiroshima take on Shimizu S-pulse on Saturday 24 October, kicking off at 06:00 (WAT) at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th with 30 points from 18 games (in the top four), while Shimizu S-pulse sit 7th on 24 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to V-varen Nagasaki 0–4 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Shimizu S-pulse's last 5: LDLWD Most recently they lost to Machida Zelvia 0–5 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 March 2026, finished Shimizu S-pulse 3–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.9 for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and 0.8 for Shimizu S-pulse. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 57%.
Our pre-match pick was Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Shimizu S-pulse. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sanfrecce Hiroshima64%fair 1.56 · @1.40
Draw20%fair 5.00 · @4.60
Shimizu S-pulse16%fair 6.28 · @6.50
2.77Expected goals
1.94Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
0.83Shimizu S-pulse xG
57%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–012%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
3–16%
From our goals model: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1.9 – 0.8 Shimizu S-pulse expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Our pick is Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse?
On our numbers Sanfrecce Hiroshima have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Shimizu S-pulse 16%.
How many goals will there be in Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Our predicted score is Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Shimizu S-pulse, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.
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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