J1 League
Urawa Reds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - 11:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Saitama Stadium 2002
Urawa Reds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Urawa Reds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 15/08 (Saturday) at Saitama Stadium 2002, 11:00 (UK time).
Read the Urawa Reds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Urawa Reds 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 Urawa Reds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 13-08-2026.
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.
Urawa Reds Preview
Urawa Reds reach this fixture 1 match into their J1 League. Here is where Urawa Reds stand:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
0 points per game
3 scored, at 3 a game
4 conceded, at 4 a game
Urawa Reds, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Takuro Kaneko, 1 goals
Most assists: Ryoma Watanabe, 2 assists
Recent results — Urawa Reds
07/08/2026 06:30
06/12/2025 00:00
18/10/2025 01:00
04/10/2025 04:00
27/09/2025 05:00
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: how they are travelling
Sanfrecce Hiroshima come in 1 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what Sanfrecce Hiroshima have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
3 scored, at 3 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Takumu Kawamura, 1 goals
Most assists: Taishi Matsumoto, 1 assists
Recent results — Sanfrecce Hiroshima
08/08/2026 06:15
11/03/2026 06:00
04/03/2026 07:15
17/02/2026 05:00
10/02/2026 05:00
The head-to-head favours Urawa Reds
Recent meetings have tended to go Urawa Reds's way against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
From 30 match(es):
Urawa Reds: 15 win(s)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 9 win(s)
Drawn: 6
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Urawa Reds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction.
Form comparison Urawa Reds 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
Urawa Reds
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Scored | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.98 | 0 | 1.98 |
|
xGA
|
0.74 | 0 | 1.74 |
Away Team
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 2.48 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.19 | 0.81 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
With Urawa Reds and Sanfrecce Hiroshima both looking to attack, this match is likely to see plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
That’s why we’re backing over 2.5 goals, a bet that wins if at least three goals are scored.
👉 Prediction: Sanfrecce Hiroshima to Win
Underestimating Sanfrecce Hiroshima would be a mistake. Despite being the away side, they have the quality and tactical discipline to pull off a win.
That’s why we’re backing Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win outright on the 1X2 market at odds of 1.96.
Fixture information - Urawa Reds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Match: Urawa Reds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Competition: J1 League
Date: Saturday, 15/08/2026
Kick-off: 11:00 (UK time)
Venue: Saitama Stadium 2002
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Stats
The statistics for Urawa Reds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 3.6
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 70%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 70%
Cards
0
League: 2.5
Corners
0
League: 9.2
Home Team
Urawa Reds
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Scored | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.98 | 0 | 1.98 |
|
xGA
|
0.74 | 0 | 1.74 |
Away Team
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 2.48 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.19 | 0.81 | 0 |
Corners
11 / Match
+267% Corners / Match
Urawa Reds received +267% more corners than Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League
3 / Match
Gamba Osaka
(6)(3)
JEF United
Cards
5 / Match
+400% Cards / Match
Urawa Reds received +400% more cards than Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League
1 / Match
Gamba Osaka
(4)(1)
JEF United
Goals Scored
3 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
3 / Match
Gamba Osaka
(3)(3)
JEF United
Goals Conceded
4 / Match
100%
Urawa Reds condeded 100% more goals than Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0 / Match
Gamba Osaka
(4)(0)
JEF United
J1 League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Machida Zelvia
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Vissel Kobe
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 |
Gamba Osaka
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 |
Kashima Antlers
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 10 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Urawa Reds
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
JEF United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Tokyo
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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