Match

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-varen Nagasaki: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 34Kick-off on May 9, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, Hiroshima

Sanfrecce HiroshimaV-varen Nagasaki

The Footlab model makes Sanfrecce Hiroshima the favourite at 62%, against 21% for a draw and 16% for V-varen Nagasaki. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-varen Nagasaki?

Sanfrecce Hiroshima starts as the favourite with a 179-point Elo edge (2,090 vs 1,910).

Sanfrecce Hiroshima win62 %
Draw21 %
V-varen Nagasaki win16 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats; V-varen Nagasaki have 6, 2 and 7.

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

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Okinawa SV(home)4-1Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026Kawasaki Frontale(home)1-1J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Urawa(away)4-1J1 League
Aug 8, 2026JEF United Chiba(home)3-0J1 League
Jul 28, 2026Verspah Oita(home)4-0Friendlies Clubs
V-varen Nagasaki
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Ehime FC(home)3-2Emperor Cup
Aug 21, 2026Kashiwa Reysol(away)2-4J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Fagiano Okayama(away)0-1J1 League
Aug 9, 2026Kyoto Sanga(home)2-1J1 League
Jul 17, 2026Utrecht(away)2-3Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 V-varen Nagasaki win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 18, 2026Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 V-varen NagasakiJ1 League
Feb 6, 2026V-varen Nagasaki 1-3 Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League
Aug 11, 2018Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 V-varen NagasakiJ1 League
Apr 28, 2018V-varen Nagasaki 0-2 Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League

Last archived meeting: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-varen Nagasaki on Apr 18, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Sanfrecce Hiroshima score 2.3 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; V-varen Nagasaki score 1.4 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Sanfrecce Hiroshima2.31.159/1510/15
V-varen Nagasaki1.41.6210/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Sanfrecce Hiroshima sit 4th in J1 League (7 points from 3 matches) and V-varen Nagasaki sit 16th (3 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
4Sanfrecce Hiroshima3210827
16V-varen Nagasaki3102463

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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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

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-varen Nagasaki?
The Footlab model makes Sanfrecce Hiroshima the favourite at 62%, against 21% for a draw and 16% for V-varen Nagasaki.
Where and when is Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-varen Nagasaki played?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-varen Nagasaki is played on May 9, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 59% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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