Yokohama F. Marinos vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction

Over the last six matches it has been two wins, four draws and no defeats, averaging 1.2 goals for and 0.8 against. Last time out they drew 1-1 with Nagoya Grampus; before that came a 2-2 draw at home to Verdy and a goalless draw away at Chiba.

Yokohama F. Marinos are unbeaten in six. Two clean sheets in that spell, but they also drew a blank twice. At home they've won two of three recently (6 scored, 4 conceded).

Their last six in all competitions read five wins, no draws and one defeat, at 2.3 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per game. Last time out they beat Shimizu S-Pulse 4-0 at home; before that came a 4-0 defeat away at V-Varen Nagasaki and a 3-0 win at home to Kyoto.

Five clean sheets in that spell. On the road they've won two of three recently (3 scored, 4 conceded).

There isn't much between Yokohama F. Marinos's home form and Sanfrecce Hiroshima's away form. Sanfrecce Hiroshima also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Sanfrecce Hiroshima clear favourites at 54%, with Yokohama F. Marinos on 26% and the draw at 20%.

On goals, it expects around 3.1 in the game: 1.2 for Yokohama F. Marinos and 1.9 for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Over 2.5 goals is 55% and both teams scoring 51%. When they last met, on 25 Oct 2025, Yokohama F. Marinos won 3-0.