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
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).
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.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Okinawa SV(home) | 4-1 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale(home) | 1-1 | J1 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Urawa(away) | 4-1 | J1 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | JEF United Chiba(home) | 3-0 | J1 League |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Verspah Oita(home) | 4-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Ehime FC(home) | 3-2 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Kashiwa Reysol(away) | 2-4 | J1 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Fagiano Okayama(away) | 0-1 | J1 League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga(home) | 2-1 | J1 League |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Utrecht(away) | 2-3 | Friendlies 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).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League |
| Feb 6, 2026 | V-varen Nagasaki 1-3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League |
| Aug 11, 2018 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League |
| Apr 28, 2018 | V-varen Nagasaki 0-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 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.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2.3 | 1.1 | 5 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
| V-varen Nagasaki | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
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).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 7 |
| 16 | V-varen Nagasaki | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
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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