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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs JEF United Ichihara Chiba: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce HiroshimavsJEF United Ichihara Chiba JEF United Ichihara Chiba
Our predictionSanfrecce Hiroshima to win
Model score: High · 87/100
Score hint: 2-0

The model puts Sanfrecce Hiroshima at 65%. The model leans toward Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Confidence: high.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · Sanfrecce HiroshimaDraw2 · JEF United Ichihara Chiba
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Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSNo1.81+9.9%
1X2Sanfrecce Hiroshima1.48+1.1%
1X2Draw4.40-0.3%
1X2JEF United Ichihara Chiba6.70-0.9%
BTTSYes1.89-9.9%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Recent form

Sanfrecce HiroshimaWWLWW
JEF United Ichihara ChibaLDDLL
Team strength rating
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
81
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
28

Most likely scorelines

2-015.0%
1-014.4%
3-010.4%
2-18.8%
1-18.5%
0-06.9%

Expected goals

2.08Sanfrecce Hiroshima
xG
0.59JEF United Ichihara Chiba
Over 2.5 goals50%
Both teams to score39%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Sanfrecce Hiroshima JEF United Ichihara Chiba

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Sanfrecce Hiroshima win1.48Fair (+1.1%)

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts Sanfrecce Hiroshima at 65%. The model puts the draw at 21%. The model puts JEF United Ichihara Chiba at 13%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-0.

The market leans toward Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Sanfrecce Hiroshima is priced at 1.475. The draw is priced at 4.4. JEF United Ichihara Chiba is priced at 6.7.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 3 of the head-to-head meetings. JEF United Ichihara Chiba have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 1 of their head-to-head meetings.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have 4 wins in their last 5 matches. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are on 2 wins in a row. JEF United Ichihara Chiba have 0 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 39% for both teams to score. The model gives 50% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Sanfrecce Hiroshima or JEF United Ichihara Chiba?

Our model rates Sanfrecce Hiroshima as the most likely outcome at 65% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs JEF United Ichihara Chiba?

A scoreline around 2-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 6 meetings: 3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima wins, 1 draws, 2 JEF United Ichihara Chiba wins.

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League table

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