Our Melbourne City vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction: 0-0
Melbourne City vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the AFC Champions League Elite is scheduled for an 07:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 16, 2025. Our prediction favors a 0-0 stalemate, with neither team showing enough attacking firepower to secure a breakthrough.
This Melbourne City vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Melbourne City's Last Match – Apia L Tigers vs Melbourne City
Melbourne City will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 Australia Cup setback against Apia L Tigers on July 30. In that match, Melbourne City recorded 63% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Apia L Tigers | 37% | 0 (6) | 0.9 | 75 |
 Melbourne City | 63% | 0 (1) | 0.54 | 67 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga FC
Sanfrecce Hiroshima will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Kyoto Sanga FC on September 12. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima had 61% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 61% | 11 (4) | 3.05 | 100 |
 Kyoto Sanga FC | 39% | 4 (2) | 0.55 | 28 |
Melbourne City vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Stats
Key Stats
| Melbourne City | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 0 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Melbourne City are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima average 1.9 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Melbourne City 19-10
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 19-9
What are the odds for this match?
Melbourne City to win: @3.8
Draw: @3.6
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win: @1.8