Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima · Est. 1938
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's 2026 J1 League Campaign
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's 2026 league journey was a rollercoaster with more dips than a party platter. They finished a respectable 4th with 30 points from 18 matches, boasting 10 wins but, curiously, not a single draw. Their attack found the net 31 times while conceding 23, ending with a positive goal difference of 8.
The season’s form was a bit like a soap opera: a strong start peppered with a few stumbles, including a couple of three-game losing streaks. Home matches brought more cheer with 7 wins compared to 5 on the road, though defensive solidity was somewhat elusive, managing just 5 clean sheets overall.
Looking ahead, the team will no doubt aim to turn those erratic runs into consistent form. If they can tighten up at the back and maintain their sharpness in front of goal, a challenge for the top spots is well within reach.
Points trajectory
Manager
Bartosch Gaul
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
J1 League table
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's 2026 J1 League Form
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's 2026 campaign in the J1 League has been a rollercoaster of wins and losses, with no draws to steady the ship. Their record of 12 wins and 8 defeats from 20 matches shows a tendency towards streaky rather than consistent form, highlighted by a biggest win streak of three games. The absence of draws means they've dropped points mostly through defeats rather than shared spoils.
Their performance at home has been slightly better, with 7 wins and 3 losses compared to 5 wins and 5 losses away. Scoring 34 goals and conceding 24 overall, they’ve managed a positive goal difference of 8, suggesting a side capable of finding the net but prone to defensive lapses. With five clean sheets across the season, they can keep opponents quiet on occasion, but consistency remains their challenge.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Biggest results
- Biggest home win4-2
- Biggest away win0-4
- Biggest home loss1-2
- Biggest away loss3-1
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Team Intelligence
Form & Record▾
Last 20 competitive
Injuries▾
No current injuries reported
Advanced Metrics▾
Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in their last 5 games
Conceded in 2 of last 5 games
Clean sheet in 3 of last 5 games
Won 5 in a row
No active streak
No active streak
No active streak
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Home and Away Performance
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's 2026 campaign in the J1 League shows a side that is slightly more effective at home, with 18 goals scored compared to 16 on the road. They've managed seven wins at home against five away, suggesting a reasonable but not overwhelming home advantage. The defence has been a touch leaky both home and away, conceding 11 goals at home and 13 away, but interestingly they've kept more clean sheets away (3) than at home (2).
This split hints at a team that can both attack and defend with some flexibility, though their away solidity might be a bit of a surprise. The lack of draws all season points to a bold approach, aiming for wins whether on familiar turf or travelling. Expect Sanfrecce to keep pushing hard in both settings as they eye a strong finish in the league.
Fipster's Record on Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Fipster has had a modest start when it comes to predictions for Sanfrecce Hiroshima this 2026 campaign. With only one scored fixture so far, the model's record on the club is still very much in its infancy, marked by a single miss and no ticks or stars to boast about yet.
As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see if Fipster can sharpen its insight and elevate its success rate with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League.
Venue
Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Keisuke OsakoGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  Yudai TanakaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 38 |  C. HillGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 99 |  Issei OuchiGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 |  Taichi YamasakiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  Hayato ArakiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 |  Shuto NakanoDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  Takaaki ShichiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 |  Sho SasakiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 33 |  Tsukasa ShiotaniDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 37 |  Kim Ju-SungDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  Hayao KawabeMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  Naoto AraiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 |  Taishi MatsumotoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  Daiki SugaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 |  Shunki HigashiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  Yusuke ChajimaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 |  Tolgay Ali ArslanMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 |  S. KoshimichiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 35 |  Yotaro NakajimaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 40 |  Motoki OharaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 45 |  Shimon KobayashiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 46 |  R. NoguchiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 50 | M. SotaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  Ryo GermainAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  Akito SuzukiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  Mutsuki KatoAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 |  Kosuke KinoshitaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  Shun AyukawaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 39 |  Sota NakamuraAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 41 |  Naoki MaedaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
