Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse Prediction

J1 League · Sat 11 Apr 2026
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Sanfrecce HiroshimaWLWLW
1 - 1
0'
Shimizu S-pulseLDLLL
Kick-offSat 11 Apr, 06:00
Our tip1 @ 1.55
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence85%

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
Shimizu S-pulseLDLLL
31 Oct 26AKyoto Sanga0 - 2J1 League
24 Oct 26ASanfrecce Hiroshima0 - 4J1 League
21 Oct 26HMachida Zelvia0 - 5J1 League
17 Oct 26HGamba Osaka2 - 2J1 League
14 Oct 26AYokohama F. Marinos1 - 2J-League Cup

Head to head

Full head to head: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse →

Our prediction

Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win

@ 1.55
Double chance
1X  •  Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
@ 1.12
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.83
Confidence
85%

Our record

Our tips on Sanfrecce Hiroshimalast 20 tipped matches
13/2065%
Our tips on Shimizu S-pulselast 20 tipped matches
13/2065%
Our tips in J1 Leaguelast 30 days
24/5048%

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
75%
Over 2.5: 52%Under 2.5: 48%
Expected goals
0.90Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2.74Total
1.84Shimizu S-pulse

Possible correct scores

1 – 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 11% @ 5.50
2 – 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 10% @ 6.25
2 – 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 10% @ 6.50
1 – 1 Draw 10% @ 6.50
0 – 0 Draw 7% @ 9.00
3 – 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 6% @ 10.00 Our pick

Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Sanfrecce Hiroshima75%
Draw19%
Shimizu S-pulse6%

Odds (1X2)

11.55
X3.85
26.00

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+.

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