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Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win
@ 1.55Our 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
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 Shimizu S-pulse preview
Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Shimizu S-pulse in the J1 League is under way – the score is 1 - 1 (0').
Our model gives Sanfrecce Hiroshima a 75% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Shimizu S-pulse 6%. That makes our pick Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win with 85% confidence at odds of 1.55. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.12.
Goals: we expect about 2.7 goals (0.9 for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, 1.8 for Shimizu S-pulse). The chance of three or more goals is 52%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence).
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. Shimizu S-pulse have 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-D-L-L-L), scoring 3 and conceding 15. In the table, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th with 30 points and Shimizu S-pulse are 7th with 24 points.
Frequently asked questions
Who will win Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Our prediction is Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win (85% confidence) at odds of 1.55. Win chances: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 75%, draw 19%, Shimizu S-pulse 6%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 52%).
What time is Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 11 April 2026 at 06:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse?
The double chance 1X (Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.12. 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.
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe |
18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka |
18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -3 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-pulse |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -2 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -6 | 23 |
| 9 | V-varen Nagasaki |
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -8 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka |
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -10 | 21 |
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