Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima - J-League
Fixture Preview - 23 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Tokyo Verdy will host Sanfrecce Hiroshima at the Ajinomoto Stadium on Saturday, 23 August, in what promises to be an intriguing J-League clash. Tokyo Verdy's recent form has been concerning, with only one win in their last five matches (LLWLD), suggesting they may struggle to find momentum against a more consistent Sanfrecce side, who have recorded three wins in their last five outings (WLWDW). Historically, the head-to-head record shows a balanced rivalry, with both teams winning three times in their last ten encounters, but the trend of over 2.5 goals in half of those matches indicates a propensity for high-scoring games. One concrete angle to consider is the potential for both teams to score, as evidenced by the odds of 2.5 for BTTS (both teams to score). Given Verdy's need to secure points at home and Hiroshima's attacking prowess, this match could see both teams finding the net. With the stakes high for Verdy and the visitors in good form, expect an engaging contest that could very well deliver goals.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Machida Zelvia | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 50 |
| 3 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 50 |
| 4 |  Vissel Kobe | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 50 |
| 5 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 49 |
| 6 |  Kyoto Sanga | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 48 |
| 7 |  Urawa Reds | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 44 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 42 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 39 |
| 10 |  Cerezo Osaka | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 38 |
| 11 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 37 |
| 12 |  Gamba Osaka | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 37 |
| 13 |  Shimizu S-Pulse | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 |
| 14 |  Tokyo Verdy | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 31 |
| 15 |  FC Tokyo | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 16 |  Nagoya Grampus | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 28 |
| 17 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2025 | Tokyo Verdy | 0–3 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J-League |
| May 17, 2025 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2–1 | Tokyo Verdy | J-League |
| August 7, 2024 | Tokyo Verdy | 0–1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J-League |
| June 15, 2024 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 4–1 | Tokyo Verdy | J-League |
| July 22, 2005 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 3–0 | Tokyo Verdy | J-League |
| April 12, 2005 | Tokyo Verdy | 1–4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J-League |