Prediction for match Sanfrecce Hiroshima — Vissel Kobe

Odds and Probabilities for the Match Outcome

In the J1 League on May 6, Sanfrecce Hiroshima will face Vissel Kobe. The odds for a Sanfrecce Hiroshima win are set at 1.98, a draw is at 3.38, and a victory for Vissel Kobe is priced at 3.74. Looking at the outcome probabilities, Sanfrecce Hiroshima has a 47.28% chance, a draw is 27.69%, and Vissel Kobe has a 25.03% chance. Based on these numbers, Sanfrecce Hiroshima appears to be the favorite, but the gap is not significant, adding intrigue to the potential developments.

Team Results and Statistics

Over the last five matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima has an average possession of 59%, receives 1 yellow card, commits 9 fouls, and is caught offside 2 times per game. Vissel Kobe, in the same period, maintains 57.8% possession, records 1.6 yellow cards, 10.2 fouls, and 2.8 offsides. In Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last three matches: May 2 - Fagiano Okayama vs. Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-0, April 29 - Avispa Fukuoka vs. Sanfrecce Hiroshima 6-5, April 25 - Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs. Cerezo Osaka 2-1. For Vissel Kobe: May 2 - Gamba Osaka vs. Vissel Kobe 5-0, April 29 - Vissel Kobe vs. Cerezo Osaka 2-4, April 20 - Vissel Kobe vs. Al-Ahli 1-2. In their last head-to-head on March 27, Vissel Kobe defeated Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1.

Goals Statistics

In the last 5 games, Sanfrecce Hiroshima has an average total of 2.4 goals, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1 goal per match. Vissel Kobe shows higher scoring with an average of 3.8 goals, scoring 1.4 and conceding 2.4 per game. In terms of over 2.5 goals: Sanfrecce Hiroshima has 2 out of 5, while Vissel Kobe has 4 out of 5 over 2.5. In the first half, Sanfrecce Hiroshima had only 1 out of 5 games with two or more goals, whereas Vissel Kobe had 3 out of 5. In the second half, Sanfrecce Hiroshima recorded 2 out of 5 over 1.5, while Vissel Kobe had 4 out of 5. Sanfrecce Hiroshima most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (38%), and Vissel Kobe between the 61st and 75th and the 76th and 90th minutes (25% each). Sanfrecce Hiroshima concedes most often in the first 15 minutes (75%), while Vissel Kobe in the 61st to 75th minute (43%). Considering Vissel Kobe's high scoring and both teams' not-so-reliable defense, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 2.08 seems justified.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Sanfrecce Hiroshima averages 5.6 corners per match, while Vissel Kobe averages 5.4. Over the last 5 games, the total corners over 9.5 occurred only once for both teams. The line closest to the average sum is a total of 9.5 corners: over 9.5 is at 1.72, under 9.5 is at 1.98. In terms of corner outcomes, Sanfrecce Hiroshima is the favorite with odds at 1.49. While a high number of corners is not expected, a bet on over 9.5 could be interesting, considering both teams' average figures.