FC Tokyo

vs

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Predictions & Betting Tips

Sides set for an end-to-end affair

Two sides with contrasting playing styles come into this game, with FC Tokyo a typically reactive, counter-punching team and Sanfrecce a possession-based outfit that likes to dominate the ball. Rikizo Matsuhashi’s men are 16th in the J League 2025 table after collecting 19 points from 16 games and have been struggling in the bottom half of the table this term. Matsuhashi, who took over at the helm in February 2025, likes his teams to be compact, solid defensively and to hit opponents with pace on the counter. Tokyo have won two and lost one of their three home games, so the home-field advantage could play a factor. This FC Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction is influenced by Sanfrecce’s Michael Skibbe, who has been in charge since 2022 and likes his team to be proactive and to keep the ball. They’ve won each of their previous two head-to-heads against FC Tokyo and beat the capital club 3-1 in the J League Cup 2024 in their last meeting.

Hiroshima to extend their winning streak

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won their previous four league games and are one of the hottest teams in the division, sitting fifth in the table with 29 points from 16 matches. They have a variety of ways to hurt opponents, with Ryo Germain their main threat up top. Regarding our FC Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima preview, the visitors have very favourable odds at -108 for this game against an FC Tokyo side that is +316. Given the hosts have failed to win any of their last 3 home matches against Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Skibbe’s side have been on a roll, the visitors should come away with the win. A low-scoring match looks likely in this clash of styles and, with FC Tokyo having conceded just eight goals in their eight home league games, the Under 2.5 goals market also appeals. In conclusion, our FC Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction is for Sanfrecce to continue their streak, with FC Tokyo struggling to break them down. The FC Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima betting tips also point towards the under in goals considering both sides’ defensive strengths.