J1 League
Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 - 10:00 (UK Time)
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 19/09 (Saturday) at Best Denki Stadium, 10:00 (UK time).
Read the Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 17-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Sanfrecce Hiroshima the side to beat, with roughly 23% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all J1 League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Avispa Fukuoka Preview
Avispa Fukuoka reach this fixture 7 match into their J1 League. Here is where Avispa Fukuoka stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost
0.57 points per game
9 scored, at 1.29 a game
11 conceded, at 1.57 a game
Avispa Fukuoka, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Shu Morooka, 3 goals
Most assists: Daiki Fukazawa, 2 assists
Recent results — Avispa Fukuoka
19/09/2026 05:00
12/09/2026 05:30
05/09/2026 06:00
02/09/2026 06:00
29/08/2026 06:00
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: how they are travelling
Sanfrecce Hiroshima come in 7 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what Sanfrecce Hiroshima have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
19 scored, at 2.71 a game
6 conceded, at 0.86 a game
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, season-wide
4 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Akito Suzuki, 6 goals
Most assists: Mutsuki Kato, 3 assists
Recent results — Sanfrecce Hiroshima
19/09/2026 05:00
12/09/2026 06:00
06/09/2026 05:00
02/09/2026 06:00
29/08/2026 05:00
The head-to-head favours Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have generally come out ahead of Avispa Fukuoka in their recent meetings.
From 19 match(es):
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 11 win(s)
Avispa Fukuoka: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction.
Form comparison Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Avispa Fukuoka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.57 |
| Home |
L
D
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 2.75 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.57 | 1.59 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.19 | 1.16 |
Away Team
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
L
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 75% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.57 | 3.75 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 2.71 | 3.25 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.5 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.21 | 2.11 | 2.35 |
|
xGA
|
1 | 1.07 | 0.92 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Match: Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Competition: J1 League
Date: Saturday, 19/09/2026
Kick-off: 10:00 (UK time)
Venue: Best Denki Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.04
League: 2.97
Both Teams to Score
59%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
71%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
59%
League: 54%
Cards
2.75
League: 2.76
Corners
12.92
League: 9.14
Home Team
Avispa Fukuoka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.57 |
| Home |
L
D
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 2.75 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.57 | 1.59 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.19 | 1.16 |
Away Team
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
L
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 75% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.57 | 3.75 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 2.71 | 3.25 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.5 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.21 | 2.11 | 2.35 |
|
xGA
|
1 | 1.07 | 0.92 |
Corners
6.57 / Match
+28% Corners / Match
Sanfrecce Hiroshima received +28% more corners than Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League
8.43 / Match
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(2)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(5)
Mito Hollyhock
(5)
Urawa Reds
(5)
Kyoto Sanga
(6)
Kashima Antlers
(8)
Cerezo Osaka
(4)(16)
Avispa Fukuoka
(9)
Cerezo Osaka
(8)
Fagiano Okayama
(2)
Nagoya Grampus
(7)
Gamba Osaka
(3)
Kawasaki Frontale
(11)
Urawa Reds
Cards
1.71 / Match
+71% Cards / Match
Avispa Fukuoka received +71% more cards than Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League
1 / Match
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(2)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(1)
Mito Hollyhock
(2)
Urawa Reds
(2)
Kyoto Sanga
(3)
Kashima Antlers
(1)
Cerezo Osaka
(1)(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(0)
Cerezo Osaka
(0)
Fagiano Okayama
(1)
Nagoya Grampus
(2)
Gamba Osaka
(2)
Kawasaki Frontale
(1)
Urawa Reds
Goals Scored
1.29 / Match
+110%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is +110% better in terms of goals scored
2.71 / Match
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(0)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(0)
Mito Hollyhock
(1)
Urawa Reds
(2)
Kyoto Sanga
(1)
Kashima Antlers
(2)
Cerezo Osaka
(3)(1)
Avispa Fukuoka
(6)
Cerezo Osaka
(2)
Fagiano Okayama
(3)
Nagoya Grampus
(0)
Gamba Osaka
(1)
Kawasaki Frontale
(4)
Urawa Reds
Goals Conceded
1.57 / Match
+45%
Avispa Fukuoka condeded +45% more goals than Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0.86 / Match
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(1)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(1)
Mito Hollyhock
(1)
Urawa Reds
(3)
Kyoto Sanga
(2)
Kashima Antlers
(3)
Cerezo Osaka
(0)(0)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)
Cerezo Osaka
(3)
Fagiano Okayama
(0)
Nagoya Grampus
(0)
Gamba Osaka
(1)
Kawasaki Frontale
(1)
Urawa Reds
J1 League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Machida Zelvia
|
7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 2.43 |
| 2 |
Vissel Kobe
|
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 2.29 |
| 3 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 2.14 |
| 4 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 2 |
| 5 |
Tokyo
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 2 |
| 6 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 1.86 |
| 7 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 8 |
Kashima Antlers
|
7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 9 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 1.57 |
| 10 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 11 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 1.29 |
| 12 |
Urawa Reds
|
7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 9 | 1.29 |
| 13 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 7 | 1 |
| 14 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 7 | 1 |
| 15 |
Gamba Osaka
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 16 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 17 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 5 | 0.71 |
| 18 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 4 | 0.57 |
| 19 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 4 | 0.57 |
| 20 |
JEF United
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 4 | 0.57 |
Odds
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