Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
Picks by market
ResultSanfrecce Hiroshima to win ✓68% · @1.48
Double chanceSanfrecce Hiroshima or draw ✓88% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · @1.85
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.40
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs JEF United Chiba: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
JEF United Chiba travel to face Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Saturday 8 August in the J1 League, with Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima the venue – the ball rolls at 11:15 WAT. In the table, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th, among the top four, on 30 points after 18 matches; JEF United Chiba are 10th (in the drop zone) with 12. There are 18 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Verspah Oita, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
JEF United Chiba, last 5: DLDLL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Kashiwa Reysol, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Sanfrecce Hiroshima, collecting 2.5 points per game to 0.3 for JEF United Chiba.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2.2 xG, JEF United Chiba 0.8 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 55% for three or more goals, 52% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sanfrecce Hiroshima 68%, draw 19%, JEF United Chiba 12%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–0 JEF United Chiba. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sanfrecce Hiroshima68%fair 1.46 · @1.48
Draw19%fair 5.17 · @4.33
JEF United Chiba12%fair 8.09 · @6.00
3.01Expected goals
2.21Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
0.80JEF United Chiba xG
52%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–012%
1–011%
2–110%
3–09%
1–19%
3–17%
From our goals model: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2.2 – 0.8 JEF United Chiba expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win✓
68%
1.46
1.48
Double chance
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw✓
88%
1.14
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
52%
1.94
1.85
Draw no bet
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (draw no bet)✓
85%
1.18
–
Asian handicap
Sanfrecce Hiroshima -1 (Asian handicap)✓
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.80
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.50
1.38
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
1.14
First team to score
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to score first✓
70%
1.43
–
Half-time result
Sanfrecce Hiroshima ahead at half-time✓
50%
1.98
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sanfrecce Hiroshima / FT Sanfrecce Hiroshima✓
46%
2.18
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.40
–
Recent results
Sanfrecce Hiroshima – last 6
WWLWWW
28 Jul
vs Verspah Oita
4–0
W
14 Jul
@ NK Slaven Belupo
3–1
W
11 Jul
@ Sturm Graz
1–5
L
6 Jun
@ Kawasaki Frontale
1–0
W
30 May
vs Kawasaki Frontale
2–1
W
23 May
vs Nagoya Grampus
4–2
W
2.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
JEF United Chiba – last 6
DLDLLL
1 Aug
vs Kashiwa Reysol
0–0
D
6 Jun
vs Avispa Fukuoka
1–2
L
30 May
@ Avispa Fukuoka
2–2
D
23 May
@ Kashiwa Reysol
2–4
L
17 May
vs Kashima
0–2
L
10 May
vs Machida Zelvia
0–2
L
0.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and JEF United Chiba.
What is the prediction for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs JEF United Chiba?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs JEF United Chiba?
On our numbers Sanfrecce Hiroshima have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 19% and JEF United Chiba 12%.
How many goals will there be in Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs JEF United Chiba?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs JEF United Chiba?
Our predicted score is Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–0 JEF United Chiba, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs JEF United Chiba?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs JEF United Chiba (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 11:15 (West Africa Time) at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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