Shimizu S-Pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Shimizu S-Pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction: 1-2

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 04:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 22, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.

This Shimizu S-Pulse 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

Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 Japan J-League draw against Cerezo Osaka on March 7. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded 41% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 0 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Cerezo Osaka	59%	13 (7)	1.66	59
Shimizu S-Pulse	41%	4 (0)	0.61	36

Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Johor Darul Takzim

Sanfrecce Hiroshima will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 AFC Champions League Elite win against Johor Darul Takzim on March 11. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima recorded 64% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Sanfrecce Hiroshima	64%	9 (2)	1.99	63
Johor Darul Takzim	36%	3 (3)	0.18	17

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Shimizu S-Pulse are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Fixtures