Shimizu S-pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction

J1 League · Sun 22 Mar 2026
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Shimizu S-pulseLDLLL
3 - 1
Full time · HT 2 - 0
Sanfrecce HiroshimaWLWLW
Kick-offSun 22 Mar, 05:00
Our tip2 @ 1.80 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence80%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✗
Double chanceX2 ✗
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
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
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

Head to head

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

Our prediction

Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win

@ 1.80
Double chance
X2  •  Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
@ 1.22
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.70
Confidence
80%

Our record

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: 50%Under 2.5: 50%
Expected goals
1.26Shimizu S-pulse
2.69Total
1.43Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 10% @ 6.00
0 – 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 10% @ 6.50
1 – 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 10% @ 6.50 Our pick
0 – 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 8% @ 7.50
0 – 0 Draw 7% @ 9.50

Final score: 3 – 1 – 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

Shimizu S-pulse5%
Draw23%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima72%

Odds (1X2)

14.20
X3.60
21.80

Shimizu S-pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima preview and result

Shimizu S-pulse and Sanfrecce Hiroshima met in the J1 League on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 05:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 1, 2 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Shimizu S-pulse a 5% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Sanfrecce Hiroshima 72%. Our pick was Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.80. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.22.

Goals: we expect about 2.7 goals (1.3 for Shimizu S-pulse, 1.4 for Sanfrecce Hiroshima). The chance of three or more goals is 50%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 4 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

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. 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. In the table, Shimizu S-pulse are 7th with 24 points and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th with 30 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Shimizu S-pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

Our pre-match prediction is Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.80. Win chances: Shimizu S-pulse 5%, draw 23%, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 72%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Shimizu S-pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

We expect about 2.7 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 50%).

What time is Shimizu S-pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

Shimizu S-pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League) was played on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 05:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Shimizu S-pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

The double chance X2 (Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.22. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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