Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction: Both Sides Have Been Trigger Happy In The Final Third

Sanfrecce Hiroshima will welcome Kyoto Sanga to the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the 35th round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League predictions between Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs. Kyoto Sanga, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: LWWWD

Vissel Kobe's win over Jubilo Iwata on Friday means that Sanfrecce Hiroshima have dropped from first to second place in the J1 League standings.However, all is not lost, as they find themselves just two points behind the top spot, with a win in this one highly likely to see them reclaim their spot. 

Hiroshima recently beat Sydney FC 2-1 in the AFC Cup, which was consolation for their disappointing 2-1 league defeat at the hands of Shonan Bellmare. The home team still maintains a positive attitude and will be aiming to bounce back and regain their momentum, considering they were on an 11-match unbeaten run in the league (W10, D1) beforehand.

Form: WLLDW

Kyoto Sanga are hovering three places above the relegation zone and have accrued 41 points in their last 33 games. They are just three points behind tenth-placed Kawasaki Frontale and are tied on points with 14th-placed Shonan Bellmare.

Purple Sanga's title hopes took a huge blow last time out as they lost 2-1 against Vissel Kobe in the Emperor's Cup semifinal. Prior to this, they turned in a superb performance against Sagan Tosu to record a 2-0 league win at home despite being at a numerical disadvantage following Sung-yun Gu's red card in the first ten minutes of the first half. This win halted a three-match winless run in the league (L2, D1), and they will be aiming to further reignite their confidence with another morale-boosting outcome in this one.

• Sanfrecce Hiroshima are currently on a six-match winning streak when playing at home in the J1 League.
• Kyoto Sanga have seen the total exceed 2.5 goals in five of their last seven J1 League games.
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima averages 2.24 goals per game when playing at home, and Kyoto Sanga averages 1.12 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 14 meetings, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 7 times, Kyoto Sanga have won 3 times, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 27-12 in favour of Sanfrecce Hiroshima. 

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are considered favourites due to their impressive form in the league coupled with their home form that has seen them win their last six matches. However, Kyoto Sanga could prove to be a tricky opponent to overcome as they, too, have posted some decent performances on the road, losing just two of their last seven matches (W5).

Both sides have shown that they know where the net is, and it won't come as a surprise if this were to end up being a high-scoring affair with goals at both ends of the pitch, though we are not ruling out a narrow win for the home team.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.70
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 2.24
• W1 & TO 1.5 for 1.66