Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction: No Margin For Error In Title Race

Sanfrecce Hiroshima will welcome Yokohama F. Marinos to the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the 31st round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League predictions between Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs. Yokohama F. Marinos, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: DWWWW

Sanfrecce Hiroshima is currently in contention for the league title this season as they sit in second place in the standings with 56 points from 30 games. If they are to pull off this remarkable achievement, this would only mean it'll be their first league title since 2015 and fourth overall. 

However, manager Michael Skibbe will be hoping that the recent drop of points in a 2-2 league draw against tough test Kashima Antlers followed by a comfortable triumph over Kaya FC 3-0 in the AFC Champions League campaign will not harm their chances of finishing at the top of the table with just four games left to spare.

Form: LWWLW

Yokohama F. Marinos has endured a lackluster season for a team that was accustomed to finishing in the top two in the past three seasons, including winning the league title in 2022. They occupy the 7th spot in the table with 41 points from 29 games and are fourteen points off the final top three spot.

On Tuesday, they were crushed 7-3 by South Korea's Gwangju FC in the AFC Champions League, which has become their significant defeat in this competition since a 6-0 defeat against Shenzhen Jianlibao in 2005. This follows a 2-1 league defeat against Kyoto Sanga at home.

• Sanfrecce Hiroshima has lost two of their last 11 games in all competitions.
• Yokohama F. Marinos is currently on a three-game losing run in all competitions.
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima averages 2 goals per game when playing at home. Yokohama F. Marinos averages 1.57 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 48 meetings, Sanfrecce Hiroshima has won 16 times, Yokohama F. Marinos has won 22 times, and there have been 10 draws with the goal difference being 80-70 in favor of Yokohama F. Marinos. 

This is a pivotal match for Sanfrecce Hiroshima's title hopes, and they are well aware that a drop of points will crush any hopes they have of catching up to league leaders Machida Zelvia. Yokohama F. Marinos, on the other hand, have been particularly strong in this fixture, but their recent display suggests that they will be the ones having a hard time trying to secure a favorable outcome away from home.

Therefore, we anticipate a hard-fought victory for the home side when all is said and done, but we recommend supporting Sanfrecce Hiroshima to score in both halves considering their opponents shaky defense.

• Sanfrecce Hiroshima To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 2.10
• Total 1 - Over 2 for 1.9
• Full-time Result - Sanfrecce Hiroshima for 1.72