J1 League· Regular Season - 8· Best Denki Stadium
Avispa Fukuoka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima0-1
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 19 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Sanfrecce Hiroshima +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Avispa Fukuoka +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 70% | 1.42 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 64% | 1.56 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 64% | 1.57 | - |
| 1XAvispa Fukuoka or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 58% | 1.72 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 42% | 2.38 | - |
| 2Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 36% | 2.74 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 36% | 2.78 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Sanfrecce Hiroshima -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 30% | 3.37 | - |
| 1Avispa Fukuoka to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Avispa Fukuoka -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 8.80 | - |
Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima preview & analysis
Match preview
Avispa Fukuoka host Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League (Regular Season - 8) at Best Denki Stadium on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with kick-off at 09:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Avispa Fukuoka arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 1 matches, scoring 0 and conceding 1. Most recently they lost to Shimizu S-pulse 0-1 away. They're 17th in the table with 7 points from 9 games. Sanfrecce Hiroshima arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 1. Most recently they beat Cerezo Osaka 6-1 at home. They're 2nd in the table with 20 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Avispa Fukuoka have won 2, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 3 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Sanfrecce Hiroshima narrow favourites: Avispa Fukuoka 23%, draw 38%, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 39%. We expect around 3.3 goals (1.3 - 2.0 in expected goals), with 64% for over 2.5 and 64% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Avispa Fukuoka- 12 SeptAShimizu S-pulse0-1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima- 12 SeptHCerezo Osaka6-1
Head to head
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 21 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +16 | 20 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 20 |
| 4 |  FC Tokyo | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 20 |
| 5 |  Vissel Kobe | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 19 |
| 6 |  Kashima | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 16 |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 15 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +3 | 13 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 10 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
| 11 |  Urawa | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 12 |  Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 |  Mito Hollyhock | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 |
| 14 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 9 |
| 15 |  Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 9 |
| 16 |  Kyoto Sanga | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 |
| 17 | Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 18 |  Gamba Osaka | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 |  JEF United Chiba | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 5 |
| 20 |  Tokyo Verdy | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -10 | 4 |
Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima are favourites. Our model gives Avispa Fukuoka a 23% chance of winning, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
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We rate both teams to score at 64%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima kick off?
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima kicks off at 09:00 UTC on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at Best Denki Stadium, Fukuoka.
