Prediction for match Sanfrecce Hiroshima — Kyoto Sanga

Odds and Probabilities for the Match Outcome

The clash between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kyoto Sanga in the J1 League is set for 27.02.2026. The odds for a Sanfrecce Hiroshima win are 1.79, a draw is 3.64, and a victory for Kyoto Sanga is 4.27. In terms of probabilities: Sanfrecce Hiroshima - 52.33%, draw - 25.73%, Kyoto Sanga - 21.94%. Sanfrecce Hiroshima is the favorite according to the odds and probabilities, but the gap is not insurmountable for Kyoto Sanga. The scoring statistics of both teams are intriguing and could influence betting choices.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima played: 22.02.2026 Cerezo Osaka - Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-2, 17.02.2026 FC Seoul - Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-2, 14.02.2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Fagiano Okayama 6-5. Kyoto Sanga's last three matches: 22.02.2026 Kyoto Sanga - Avispa Fukuoka 2-0, 14.02.2026 Shimizu S-Pulse - Kyoto Sanga 2-4, 06.02.2026 Kyoto Sanga - Vissel Kobe 2-5. In their head-to-head on 12.09.2025, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kyoto Sanga drew 1-1. Additional stats: Sanfrecce Hiroshima averages 58.6% possession, 0.6 yellow cards, 10.4 fouls, and 1.8 offsides over their last 5 games. Kyoto Sanga averages 51.4% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 15 fouls, and 2.2 offsides per match. These numbers show that Sanfrecce Hiroshima controls the ball more, while Kyoto Sanga plays more aggressively and commits more fouls.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In a five-match series, Sanfrecce Hiroshima averages a total of 3.2 goals per match, scoring 2 and conceding 1.2 on average. Kyoto Sanga's numbers are 1.8 for the total, with 1.4 scored and 0.4 conceded. For over 2.5 goals: Sanfrecce Hiroshima has 4 out of 5 matches over, Kyoto Sanga has 0 out of 5 over 2.5. By halves: Sanfrecce Hiroshima has 3 out of 5 first halves over 1.5, and 3 out of 5 second halves over 1.5. Kyoto Sanga has not seen more than 1.5 in the first half and only 1 out of 5 in the second half. Goal intervals: Sanfrecce Hiroshima most frequently scores between 16-30 and 76-90 minutes (29% each), conceding between 46-60 and 76-90 (33% each). Kyoto Sanga scores most often between 31-45, 46-60, and 76-90 (33% each), conceding between 16-30, 31-45, and 76-90 (33% each). Overall, Sanfrecce Hiroshima tends to play high-scoring matches, while Kyoto Sanga is more restrained, but both teams have been scoring regularly in recent games. In this context, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.78 seems logical: Sanfrecce Hiroshima consistently goes over, and Kyoto Sanga has been scoring well in recent matches.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Sanfrecce Hiroshima averages 7 corners per match, Kyoto Sanga - 5.2. For over 9.5 corners: Sanfrecce Hiroshima has 2 out of 5, Kyoto Sanga has 3 out of 5. The total closest to their average (12.2) is 11.5, with odds of: over 11.5 corners - 2.88, under 11.5 - 1.32. Sanfrecce Hiroshima is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.34. Considering both teams' average activity and the frequency of total passes, a bet on over 9.5 corners might also be interesting, but the main focus should be on the goal line.