Predictions & Statistics

Sanfrecce Hiroshima sit 4 with 27 points after 17 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Across the season they have posted 9 wins, 0 draws, and 8 defeats, and the 27:21 goal record continues to suggest mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on A. Suzuki (4 goals), K. Kinoshita (3 goals), M. Kato (3 goals), with creative support from S. Higashi (5 assists), A. Suzuki (3 assists), M. Kato (2 assists), while at the back they have been very solid. At home, they have returned 5 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, which indicates a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they tend to play with balanced attacking football.

Operating from 2 place with 31 points from 17 games, Nagoya Grampus bring one of the stronger season profiles into this match. The return of 10 wins, 0 draws, and 7 defeats, together with goals at 31:27, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through Y. Yamagishi (9 goals), Y. Kimura (8 goals), Hidemasa Koda (2 goals), with creative support from K. Nakayama (7 assists), Teruki Hara (3 assists), Y. Kimura (2 assists), while their defending has remained fairly stable. Away from home, the split of 4 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses supports the view of a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football.