J1 League
Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 - 07:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Ajinomoto Stadium
Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 11/10 (Sunday) at Ajinomoto Stadium, 07:00 (UK time).
Read the Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Tokyo Verdy 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 Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 09-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Sanfrecce Hiroshima the side to beat, with roughly 13% 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.
Tokyo Verdy Preview
Tokyo Verdy reach this fixture 8 match into their J1 League. Here is where Tokyo Verdy stand:
In this competition
0 won, 4 drawn, 4 lost
0.5 points per game
4 scored, at 0.5 a game
12 conceded, at 1.5 a game
Tokyo Verdy, season-wide
0 won, 4 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Naoki Hayashi, 2 goals
Most assists: Shuhei Mizoguchi, 1 assists
Recent results — Tokyo Verdy
07/10/2026 06:00
19/09/2026 05:30
13/09/2026 05:00
06/09/2026 06:00
02/09/2026 06:00
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: how they are travelling
Sanfrecce Hiroshima come in 8 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what Sanfrecce Hiroshima have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
2.13 points per game
20 scored, at 2.5 a game
6 conceded, at 0.75 a game
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, season-wide
5 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Akito Suzuki, 6 goals
Most assists: Mutsuki Kato, 3 assists
Recent results — Sanfrecce Hiroshima
07/10/2026 05:30
19/09/2026 05:00
12/09/2026 06:00
06/09/2026 05:00
02/09/2026 06:00
The head-to-head favours Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have generally come out ahead of Tokyo Verdy in their recent meetings.
From 5 match(es):
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 5 win(s)
Tokyo Verdy: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 0
That trend is worth factoring into the Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction.
Form comparison Tokyo Verdy 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
Tokyo Verdy
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
L
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
L
L
L
D
|
0.4 |
| Away |
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2.4 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 60% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 40% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.01 | 1.22 | 0.67 |
|
xGA
|
1.72 | 1.79 | 1.62 |
Away Team
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
D
|
2.13 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
W
L
D
W
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3.75 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 3.25 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.36 | 2.11 | 2.61 |
|
xGA
|
0.91 | 1.07 | 0.75 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Sanfrecce Hiroshima to Win
Despite playing away, Sanfrecce Hiroshima enters this fixture as the favorite against Tokyo Verdy. While an away win can be risky, our betting tip is to back Sanfrecce Hiroshima on the 1X2 market.
Their ability to perform on the road has been impressive, and based on their recent performance, we expect them to take home the three points.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
After analyzing Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, we expect a high-scoring match, making over 2.5 goals the best betting option. This means the match needs at least three goals for the bet to win.
Both teams have been in strong form, so this match has all the ingredients for a high-scoring result.
Fixture information - Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Match: Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Competition: J1 League
Date: Sunday, 11/10/2026
Kick-off: 07:00 (UK time)
Venue: Ajinomoto Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.58
League: 2.96
Both Teams to Score
55%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 79%
Over 2.5+
35%
League: 54%
Cards
2.65
League: 2.99
Corners
15.3
League: 9.23
Home Team
Tokyo Verdy
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
L
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
L
L
L
D
|
0.4 |
| Away |
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2.4 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 60% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 40% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.01 | 1.22 | 0.67 |
|
xGA
|
1.72 | 1.79 | 1.62 |
Away Team
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
D
|
2.13 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
W
L
D
W
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3.75 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 3.25 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.36 | 2.11 | 2.61 |
|
xGA
|
0.91 | 1.07 | 0.75 |
Corners
9.38 / Match
+3% Corners / Match
Sanfrecce Hiroshima received +3% more corners than Tokyo Verdy in the J1 League
9.63 / Match
Urawa Reds
(3)
JEF United
(9)
Cerezo Osaka
(3)
Vissel Kobe
(3)
Kashima Antlers
(5)
Fagiano Okayama
(1)
Kashiwa Reysol
(3)(16)
Avispa Fukuoka
(9)
Cerezo Osaka
(8)
Fagiano Okayama
(2)
Nagoya Grampus
(7)
Gamba Osaka
(3)
Kawasaki Frontale
(11)
Urawa Reds
Cards
1.38 / Match
+22% Cards / Match
Tokyo Verdy received +22% more cards than Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League
1.13 / Match
Urawa Reds
(2)
JEF United
(2)
Cerezo Osaka
(0)
Vissel Kobe
(3)
Kashima Antlers
(1)
Fagiano Okayama
(2)
Kashiwa Reysol
(1)(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(0)
Cerezo Osaka
(0)
Fagiano Okayama
(1)
Nagoya Grampus
(2)
Gamba Osaka
(2)
Kawasaki Frontale
(1)
Urawa Reds
Goals Scored
0.5 / Match
+400%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is +400% better in terms of goals scored
2.5 / Match
Urawa Reds
(1)
JEF United
(1)
Cerezo Osaka
(0)
Vissel Kobe
(0)
Kashima Antlers
(0)
Fagiano Okayama
(0)
Kashiwa Reysol
(1)(1)
Avispa Fukuoka
(6)
Cerezo Osaka
(2)
Fagiano Okayama
(3)
Nagoya Grampus
(0)
Gamba Osaka
(1)
Kawasaki Frontale
(4)
Urawa Reds
Goals Conceded
1.5 / Match
+50%
Tokyo Verdy condeded +50% more goals than Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0.75 / Match
Urawa Reds
(3)
JEF United
(1)
Cerezo Osaka
(0)
Vissel Kobe
(2)
Kashima Antlers
(2)
Fagiano Okayama
(0)
Kashiwa Reysol
(3)(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 |
Vissel Kobe
|
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 2.38 |
| 2 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 2.25 |
| 3 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 2.13 |
| 4 |
Machida Zelvia
|
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 2.13 |
| 5 |
Tokyo
|
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 2.13 |
| 6 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 8 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 9 |
Kashima Antlers
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 10 |
Urawa Reds
|
8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 12 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 12 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 13 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 14 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 8 | 1 |
| 15 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 8 | 1 |
| 16 |
Gamba Osaka
|
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 17 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 18 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 19 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 20 |
JEF United
|
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 18 | -11 | 4 | 0.5 |
Odds
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