Urawa v Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction & Expected Goals (15 Aug) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultSanfrecce Hiroshima to win ✓63% · @1.90

Double chanceSanfrecce Hiroshima or draw ✓86% · @1.22

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.73

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.30

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.05

Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

11:00 WAT, Saturday 15 August: Urawa v Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League, played at Saitama Stadium 2002. In the table, Urawa are 6th, lower half, on 25 points after 18 matches; Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (among the top four) with 30.

Current form

Urawa, last 5: LDLDL Their latest outing: 3–4 defeat to Gamba Osaka, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima, last 5: WWWLW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over JEF United Chiba, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.

Momentum favours Sanfrecce Hiroshima, collecting 2.5 points per game to 0.8 for Urawa.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Urawa 1.3 xG, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2.6 xG – a total near 3.8. That is an open game on paper: 61% for three or more goals, 63% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Urawa 14%, draw 23%, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 63%.
Lower-risk option: Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw (86%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.73.
Price worth noting: Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win @1.90 – the bookmaker implies 53%, our ratings say 63%.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw (86%, odds 1.22 – longer than our fair 1.16, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Urawa 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Urawa14%fair 7.11 · @3.90

Draw23%fair 4.32 · @3.45

Sanfrecce Hiroshima63%fair 1.59 · @1.90

3.82Expected goals

1.26Urawa xG

2.57Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG

63%Both score

61%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–29%

1–38%

0–27%

1–17%

0–36%

2–26%

From our goals model: Urawa 1.3 – 2.6 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 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 ✓	63%	1.59	1.90 ▲
Double chance	Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw ✓	86%	1.16	1.22
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	63%	1.60	1.73 ▲
Draw no bet	Sanfrecce Hiroshima (draw no bet) ✓	82%	1.22	–
Asian handicap	Sanfrecce Hiroshima -0.5 (Asian handicap) ✓	66%	1.52	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	81%	1.23	1.30 ▲
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✓	61%	1.63	1.90 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✗	59%	1.70	1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✗	76%	1.32	1.11
First team to score	Sanfrecce Hiroshima to score first	66%	1.52	–
Half-time result	Sanfrecce Hiroshima ahead at half-time ✓	50%	2.01	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Sanfrecce Hiroshima / FT Sanfrecce Hiroshima ✓	44%	2.29	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–2 ✗	9%	11.05	–

Urawa – last 6

LDLDLW

7 Aug	@ Gamba Osaka	3–4	L
1 Aug	vs Omiya Ardija	2–2	D
6 Jun	vs Fagiano Okayama	0–2	L
31 May	@ Fagiano Okayama	1–1	D
22 May	@ Machida Zelvia	0–1	L
9 May	@ Mito Hollyhock	4–1	W

1.7Scored / game

1.8Conceded / game

67%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

Sanfrecce Hiroshima – last 6

WWWLWW

8 Aug	vs JEF United Chiba	3–0	W
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

2.3Scored / game

1.2Conceded / game

50%Both scored

83%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Kashima	18	15	3	+20	45
2	FC Tokyo	18	13	5	+14	37
3	Machida Zelvia	18	13	5	+6	37
4	Kawasaki Frontale	18	10	8	-2	28
5	Tokyo Verdy	18	10	8	-4	28
6	Urawa	18	7	11	+3	25
7	Yokohama F. Marinos	18	6	12	-3	20
8	Kashiwa Reysol	18	7	11	-2	20
9	Mito Hollyhock	18	6	12	-16	18
10	JEF United Chiba	18	3	15	-16	12

Team

Pts

+20

+14

-2

-4

-3

-2

-16

-16

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

Our pick is Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw with a 86% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.

Who will win Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

On our numbers Urawa have a 14% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Sanfrecce Hiroshima 63%.

How many goals will there be in Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

Our predicted score is Urawa 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.

When is Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

Urawa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Saitama Stadium 2002.

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.

Urawa v Sanfrecce Hiroshima: numbers & prediction