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Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima: result 0-2 and analysis

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 24Kick-off on July 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata

Albirex Niigata
0-2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima

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What was the result of Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 0-2 on July 20, 2025.

Goalscorers

  • 2′S. HigashiSanfrecce Hiroshima
  • 48′K. KinoshitaSanfrecce Hiroshima

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Albirex Niigata have 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 defeats; Sanfrecce Hiroshima have 10, 1 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Albirex Niigata
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jul 16, 2025Toyo University(home)1-2Emperor Cup
Jul 5, 2025Kyoto Sanga(away)1-2J1 League
Jun 29, 2025Machida Zelvia(home)0-4J1 League
Jun 25, 2025Kawasaki Frontale(away)1-3J1 League
Jun 21, 2025Avispa Fukuoka(away)2-3J1 League
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jul 16, 2025Fujieda MYFC(home)5-2Emperor Cup
Jul 5, 2025Fagiano Okayama(away)1-0J1 League
Jul 2, 2025Vissel Kobe(away)0-1J1 League
Jun 28, 2025Nagoya Grampus(home)1-2J1 League
Jun 22, 2025Yokohama FC(away)4-0J1 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Albirex Niigata win(s), 3 draw(s), 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 29, 2025Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0-1 Albirex NiigataJ1 League
Jun 26, 2024Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Albirex NiigataJ1 League
May 3, 2024Albirex Niigata 1-1 Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League
Jul 1, 2023Albirex Niigata 2-0 Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League
Feb 26, 2023Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-2 Albirex NiigataJ1 League
Sep 9, 2017Albirex Niigata 0-0 Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League

Last archived meeting: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Albirex Niigata on Apr 29, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Albirex Niigata score 1.0 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Sanfrecce Hiroshima score 1.8 and concede 0.9.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Albirex Niigata1.01.839/159/15
Sanfrecce Hiroshima1.80.958/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
4Sanfrecce Hiroshima3210827

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

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