Prediction for match Shimizu S-pulse — Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Match Analysis: Shimizu S-pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

In the J1 League, Shimizu S-pulse will face Sanfrecce Hiroshima on March 22. The odds for the main outcomes are as follows: a win for Sanfrecce Hiroshima is priced at 1.80, a draw at 3.72, and a win for Shimizu S-pulse at 4.12. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 52.06% for a Sanfrecce Hiroshima win, 25.19% for a draw, and 22.75% for a Shimizu S-pulse win. Sanfrecce Hiroshima is the favorite according to the odds and probabilities.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Shimizu S-pulse has an average ball possession of 49.4%, yellow cards at 1.4, fouls at 8.4, and offsides at 3. Sanfrecce Hiroshima has a possession rate of 48.8%, yellow cards at 1.6, fouls at 12.8, and offsides at 1.8. Recent matches for Shimizu S-pulse: March 18, 2026, Avispa Fukuoka 5-6 Shimizu S-pulse, March 14, 2026, Shimizu S-pulse 5-3 Fagiano Okayama, March 7, 2026, Cerezo Osaka 4-2 Shimizu S-pulse. For Sanfrecce Hiroshima: March 18, 2026, Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, March 14, 2026, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 Gamba Osaka, March 11, 2026, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-0 Johor Darul Ta'zim. Their last head-to-head encounter: August 10, 2025, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0-0 Shimizu S-pulse.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of scoring, Shimizu S-pulse has an average of 1.8 goals per match over their last five games, scoring an average of 1 and conceding 0.8. Sanfrecce Hiroshima has an average total of 2.6, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.4. Regarding matches with over 2.5 goals: Shimizu S-pulse had only 1 out of 5 games over, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima had 3 out of 5. In the first half, Shimizu S-pulse went over 1.5 goals only once in 5 games, and Sanfrecce Hiroshima never did. In the second half, both Shimizu S-pulse and Sanfrecce Hiroshima went over 1.5 goals 3 out of 5 times. Shimizu S-pulse most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minutes (40%), while Sanfrecce Hiroshima scores most often between the 61st and 75th minutes (33%). Both teams tend to concede in the final minutes: 76th-90th (75% each). Considering Sanfrecce Hiroshima's average scoring rate and frequent over 2.5 goal matches, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.75 seems logical.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Shimizu S-pulse averages 5.4 corners per match, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima averages 7.6. In the last five games, Shimizu S-pulse had 3 out of 5 matches with over 9.5 corners, and Sanfrecce Hiroshima had 5 out of 5. For the corner total of 9.5, the odds are: over 9.5 at 1.65, under 9.5 at 2.03. Sanfrecce Hiroshima is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.59. The combined corner statistics of both teams suggest that betting on over 9.5 corners is justified.