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Sanfrecce HiroshimaWLWLW
IwakiDDWLWHead to head
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2 · Draws 0 · Iwaki 0 (2 meetings)
Our prediction
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win
@ 1.25Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 4 – 0 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Iwaki preview and result
Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Iwaki met in the Emperor Cup on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 10:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 4 - 0, 2 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Sanfrecce Hiroshima a 62% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Iwaki 20%. Our pick was Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win with 70% confidence at odds of 1.25. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Iwaki) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.15.
Goals: we expect about 3.5 goals (2.4 for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, 1.2 for Iwaki). The chance of three or more goals is 68%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (90% confidence). 4 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-L-W-L-W), scoring 13 and conceding 8. Iwaki have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-D-W-L-W), scoring 8 and conceding 5. In their last 2 meetings, Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 2, Iwaki won 0 and 0 ended level.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Iwaki?
Our pre-match prediction is Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win (70% confidence) at odds of 1.25. Win chances: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 62%, draw 18%, Iwaki 20%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Iwaki?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 90% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 68%).
What time is Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Iwaki?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Iwaki (Emperor Cup) was played on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 10:30 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Iwaki?
The double chance 12 (Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Iwaki) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.15. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
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