Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kashiwa Reysol Prediction: Expect A No Clean Sheet Show When These Two Sides Clash

Sanfrecce Hiroshima will welcome Kashiwa Reysol to the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the sixth round of the J1 League. Hiroshima are third in the league table and Reysol are right behind in fourth.

Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs. Kashiwa Reysol game and my expert picks to place your bets.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Form: WDWW

Sanfrecce Hiroshima failed to seal an AFC Champions League semi-final berth after being eliminated by Lion City Sailors in a two-legged quarterfinal.

In the first leg their match was forfeited due to a disciplinary hearing. This resulted in a 3-0 win for the Singapore side. They went into Wednesday's second leg clash with hopes of overturning the deficit. However, they played to a 1-1 draw on the road.

Hiroshima can now focus on their domestic duties where they've fared better. In the J1 League, they are one of two sides yet to suffer defeat this season. Their most recent match in this competition saw them beat newly-promoted outfit Yokohama FC 1-0 at home.

Kashiwa Reysol

Form: LWWDW

Kashima Reysol, on the other hand, had no midweek commitments meaning they enter this clash with fresh pair of legs. 

The Sun King began the season on a high by avoiding defeat in their first four matches. This started with a 1-0 away win against Avispa Fukuoka and what followed was a solitary draw and two consecutive wins against Cerezo Osaka and Urawa Red Diamonds. 

However, their last league match was far from pleasing as they lost 3-1 at home against Kashima Antlers, snapping their winning run. It was a disappointing result at the end of the day considering they were the better side seeing 67% of ball possession.

Match Facts

• Sanfrecce Hiroshima has conceded the first goal in two of their last three matches across all competitions.
• Kashiwa Reysol has been a consistent scorer in the league finding the back of the net in each of their last five matches.
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima is currently on a two-match winning streak at home.
• Kashiwa Reysol has failed to win their last five encounters against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Head-To-Head

In the last 40 meetings, Sanfrecce Hiroshima has won 15 times, Kashiwa Reysol has won 12 times, and there have been 13 draws with the goal difference being 54-47 in favour of Sanfrecce Hiroshima. 

Expert Betting Tips

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are favourites to secure maximum points here. Among the reasons they are expected to win is because of their good form at home. They have won nine of their last ten home matches and this stretches to the previous season. 

However, despite their impressive showing at home, I expect Kashiwa Reysol to present a tough challenge. This could be good time for Reysol to face Sanfrecce Hiroshima who recently got dumped out of the AFC Champions League.

Whether or not the visitors will be able to cause an upset, I believe they are worth a goal in this clash. That said, I'm backing both sides to get on the scoreboard. 

Our main prediction for the match: Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.05 with Bet365.

2nd prediction: Total - Over 2.5 for 2.19 with 1xbet.

3rd prediction: Full-time Result - Sanfrecce Hiroshima for 1.68 with Betway.