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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Japan
J1 League Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, Hiroshima 
AI Match Summary
Sanfrecce Hiroshima host Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League. This has Sanfrecce Hiroshima written all over it on paper. Recent numbers: Sanfrecce Hiroshima at 2.17 goals for, 0.93 against; Shimizu S-Pulse at 1.3 for, 1.22 against. Past meetings favor Sanfrecce Hiroshima slightly — 2-1-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Apr 11, 2026, ending 2:1. The numbers (1.20 xG vs 1.00) point toward Sanfrecce Hiroshima. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Shimizu S-Pulse haven't matched Sanfrecce Hiroshima's recent run of results.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima are the model's pick here, at 80%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Shimizu S-Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 27 |
| Wins | 20 | 13 |
| Draws | 2 | 3 |
| Losses | 7 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 2.17 | 1.3 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.93 | 1.22 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's goal record stands at 90% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Defensive concern: Shimizu S-Pulse conceded in 78% of 27 recent games.
H2H data points to 2.40 goals as a typical output.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(Home)Shimizu S-Pulse
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 25:6 | 23 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21:8 | 23 |
| 3 | Kashiwa Reysol | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 22:17 | 21 |
| 4 | Machida Zelvia | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 22:10 | 20 |
| 5 | Kashima Antlers | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 21:16 | 19 |
| 6 | Vissel Kobe | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14:9 | 19 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Frontale | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 21:16 | 16 |
| 8 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13:9 | 16 |
| 9 | Urawa Reds | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 17:21 | 15 |
| 10 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10:11 | 14 |
| 11 | Okayama | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12:12 | 13 |
| 12 | Nagoya Grampus | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12:16 | 12 |
| 13 | Cerezo Osaka | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9:16 | 12 |
| 14 | Mito | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12:14 | 9 |
| 15 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11:18 | 9 |
| 16 | Kyoto | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11:19 | 8 |
| 17 | Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11:13 | 7 |
| 18 | Gamba Osaka | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10:18 | 7 |
| 19 | Chiba | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8:19 | 6 |
| 20 | Verdy | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4:18 | 4 |
