J1 League
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 11:15 (UK Time)
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 22/08 (Saturday) at , 11:15 (UK time).
Read the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
Last updated on 19-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Sanfrecce Hiroshima the side to beat, with roughly 57% 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.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Preview
Sanfrecce Hiroshima reach this fixture 2 match into their J1 League. Here is where Sanfrecce Hiroshima stand:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
7 scored, at 3.5 a game
1 conceded, at 0.5 a game
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Akito Suzuki, 3 goals
Most assists: Hayao Kawabe, 1 assists
Recent results — Sanfrecce Hiroshima
15/08/2026 06:00
08/08/2026 06:15
11/03/2026 06:00
04/03/2026 07:15
17/02/2026 05:00
Kawasaki Frontale: how they are travelling
Kawasaki Frontale come in 2 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what Kawasaki Frontale have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost
1 points per game
3 scored, at 1.5 a game
3 conceded, at 1.5 a game
Kawasaki Frontale, season-wide
0 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Lazar Romanić, 2 goals
Most assists: Tatsuya Ito, 1 assists
Recent results — Kawasaki Frontale
15/08/2026 06:00
09/08/2026 05:00
06/12/2025 00:00
18/10/2025 01:00
04/10/2025 06:00
The head-to-head favours Kawasaki Frontale
Kawasaki Frontale have generally come out ahead of Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their recent meetings.
From 30 match(es):
Kawasaki Frontale: 13 win(s)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 12 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale prediction.
Form comparison Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Scored | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.6 | 2.48 | 2.72 |
|
xGA
|
0.66 | 0.81 | 0.52 |
Away Team
Kawasaki Frontale
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
|
1 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.96 | 2.19 | 1.73 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.47 | 1.45 |
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 - Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale
Match: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale
Competition: J1 League
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 11:15 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kawasaki Frontale that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 3.35
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 65%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 70%
Cards
2
League: 2.25
Corners
7
League: 9.45
Home Team
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Scored | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.6 | 2.48 | 2.72 |
|
xGA
|
0.66 | 0.81 | 0.52 |
Away Team
Kawasaki Frontale
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
|
1 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.96 | 2.19 | 1.73 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.47 | 1.45 |
Corners
7.5 / Match
+0% Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
7.5 / Match
Urawa Reds
(11)
JEF United
(3)(6)
Kyoto Sanga
(4)
Tokyo Verdy
Cards
1 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1 / Match
Urawa Reds
(1)
JEF United
(1)(1)
Kyoto Sanga
(1)
Tokyo Verdy
Goals Scored
3.5 / Match
+133%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is +133% better in terms of goals scored
1.5 / Match
Urawa Reds
(4)
JEF United
(3)(2)
Kyoto Sanga
(1)
Tokyo Verdy
Goals Conceded
0.5 / Match
+67%
Kawasaki Frontale condeded +67% more goals than Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1.5 / Match
Urawa Reds
(1)
JEF United
(0)(2)
Kyoto Sanga
(1)
Tokyo Verdy
J1 League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Machida Zelvia
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 4 |
Kashima Antlers
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 5 |
Vissel Kobe
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 |
Gamba Osaka
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 15 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 16 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Tokyo
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Urawa Reds
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
JEF United
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | -7 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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