Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Iwaki Prediction

Emperor Cup · Wed 7 Oct 2026
Japan flag Japan : Emperor Cup
Sanfrecce HiroshimaWLWLW
4 - 0
Full time · HT 2 - 0
IwakiDDWLW
Kick-offWed 7 Oct, 10:30
Our tip1 @ 1.25 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence70%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSYes ✗
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Sanfrecce HiroshimaWLWLW
31 Oct 26AMito Hollyhock3 - 0J1 League
28 Oct 26AYokohama F. Marinos3 - 4J-League Cup
24 Oct 26HShimizu S-pulse4 - 0J1 League
21 Oct 26AV-varen Nagasaki0 - 4J1 League
17 Oct 26HKyoto Sanga3 - 0J1 League
IwakiDDWLW
07 Nov 26HMontedio Yamagata2 - 0J2 League
03 Nov 26AOmiya Ardija1 - 2J2 League
31 Oct 26ATochigi City3 - 1J2 League
25 Oct 26HJubilo Iwata1 - 1J2 League
21 Oct 26AShonan Bellmare1 - 1J2 League

Head to head

Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2 · Draws 0 · Iwaki 0 (2 meetings)

07 Oct 26Sanfrecce Hiroshima4 - 0IwakiEmperor Cup
10 Jul 24Sanfrecce Hiroshima4 - 0IwakiEmperor Cup

Full head to head: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Iwaki →

Our prediction

Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win

@ 1.25
Double chance
12  •  Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Iwaki
@ 1.15
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.80
Confidence
70%

Our record

Our tips on Sanfrecce Hiroshimalast 20 tipped matches
13/2065%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
90%
Over 2.5: 68%Under 2.5: 32%
Expected goals
2.35Sanfrecce Hiroshima
3.50Total
1.15Iwaki

Possible correct scores

2 – 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 10% @ 6.50
2 – 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 9% @ 7.00 Our pick
1 – 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 8% @ 7.50
3 – 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 8% @ 8.00
1 – 1 Draw 7% @ 9.00

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

Sanfrecce Hiroshima62%
Draw18%
Iwaki20%

Odds (1X2)

11.25
X4.80
28.50

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+.

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