Double chanceSanfrecce Hiroshima or draw ✓90% · @1.06
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗51% · @1.70
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓68% · fair 1.48
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗7% · fair 15.02
Tochigi City vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
11:00 WAT, Tuesday 29 September: Tochigi City v Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J League Cup, played at City Football Station.
Current form
Tochigi City, last 5: LLLDW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Tokushima Vortis, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, last 5: WWLWD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Avispa Fukuoka, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.7 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Sanfrecce Hiroshima, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.2 for Tochigi City.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Tochigi City 0.4 xG, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1.6 xG – a total near 2.0. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 68%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Tochigi City 10%, draw 20%, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 71%.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win (71%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Tochigi City 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Tochigi City10%fair 10.32 · @8.50
Draw20%fair 5.10 · @5.00
Sanfrecce Hiroshima71%fair 1.41 · @1.25
2.00Expected goals
0.37Tochigi City xG
1.63Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
51%Both score
32%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–122%
0–218%
0–014%
0–310%
1–18%
1–27%
From our goals model: Tochigi City 0.4 – 1.6 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✓
71%
1.41
1.25
Double chance
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw✓
90%
1.11
1.06
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
51%
1.97
1.70
Draw no bet
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (draw no bet)✓
88%
1.14
–
Asian handicap
Sanfrecce Hiroshima -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
59%
1.68
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
86%
1.17
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
95%
1.06
–
First team to score
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to score first✓
70%
1.42
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
46%
2.15
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sanfrecce Hiroshima / FT Sanfrecce Hiroshima✓
43%
2.32
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
7%
15.02
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Recent results
Tochigi City – last 6
LLLDWW
26 Sep
@ Tokushima Vortis
0–3
L
23 Sep
@ Machida Zelvia
1–2
L
20 Sep
vs Vegalta Sendai
1–3
L
12 Sep
@ Kataller Toyama
0–0
D
6 Sep
@ Consadole Sapporo
4–1
W
2 Sep
@ Vanraure Hachinohe
2–0
W
1.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima – last 6
WWLWDW
19 Sep
@ Avispa Fukuoka
1–0
W
12 Sep
vs Cerezo Osaka
6–1
W
6 Sep
@ Fagiano Okayama
2–3
L
2 Sep
vs Nagoya Grampus
3–0
W
29 Aug
@ Gamba Osaka
0–0
D
26 Aug
vs Okinawa SV
4–1
W
2.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Tochigi City and Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
What is the prediction for Tochigi City vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Our pick is Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Tochigi City vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
On our numbers Tochigi City have a 10% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Sanfrecce Hiroshima 71%.
How many goals will there be in Tochigi City vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 32% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Tochigi City vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Our predicted score is Tochigi City 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Tochigi City vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Tochigi City vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J League Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at City Football Station.
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.