Get the best soccer tips for the Kyoto Sanga vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima showdown in the J1 League on 17-05-2026. Our expert predictions focus on h2h insights, 1X2 tips, and BTTS analysis for smarter betting strategies.
Japan: J1 League
Kyoto Sanga vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Kyoto Sanga Performance Overview
Kyoto Sanga has achieved 0 wins,
tied in 2 games, and faced 3 losses in their last 5 matches.
In the last five matches that Kyoto Sanga played, there were at least 3 goals scored in 2 matches, while there were fewer than 3 goals in 3 matches.
Both teams managed to score in 3 games. However, in 2 games, the match didn’t end with goals from both sides.
Kyoto Sanga has scored a total of 3 goals and allowed 8 goals in these matches.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Performance Overview
Sanfrecce Hiroshima has achieved 2 wins,
tied in 2 games, and faced 1 loss in their last 5 matches.
In the last five matches that Sanfrecce Hiroshima played, there were at least 3 goals scored in 2 matches, while there were fewer than 3 goals in 3 matches.
Both teams managed to score in 3 games. However, in 2 games, the match didn’t end with goals from both sides.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima has scored a total of 6 goals and allowed 5 goals in these matches.
Kyoto Sanga – Last 5 Matches
Vissel Kobe
Kyoto Sanga
Nagoya Grampus
Kyoto Sanga
Avispa Fukuoka
Kyoto Sanga
Kyoto Sanga
Shimizu S-pulse
Kyoto Sanga
Gamba Osaka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Last 5 Matches
Gamba Osaka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Vissel Kobe
Okayama
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Avispa Fukuoka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Cerezo Osaka
Head to Head Matches
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Kyoto Sanga
2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Kyoto Sanga
1
Kyoto Sanga
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Kyoto Sanga
1
Kyoto Sanga
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
5
Kyoto Sanga – Last 5 Matches
Kyoto Sanga
Shimizu S-pulse
Kyoto Sanga
Gamba Osaka
Kyoto Sanga
Okayama
Kyoto Sanga
Nagoya Grampus
Kyoto Sanga
Cerezo Osaka
Head to Head Matches
Kyoto Sanga
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0
Kyoto Sanga
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Last 5 Matches
Gamba Osaka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Okayama
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Avispa Fukuoka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Vissel Kobe
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Shimizu S-pulse
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Head to Head Matches
Kyoto Sanga
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0
Kyoto Sanga
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
5
Soccer Predictions
Standings
| # | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima |
38 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 58 | 31 | 27 | 76 | WWWDD |
| 2 |  Kashiwa Reysol |
38 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 60 | 34 | 26 | 75 | WWWWW |
| 3 | Kyoto Sanga |
38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 62 | 40 | 22 | 68 | WWLDD |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
38 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 46 | 28 | 18 | 68 | WWWLD |
| 5 | Vissel Kobe |
38 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 46 | 33 | 13 | 64 | LDDDD |
| 6 |  Machida Zelvia |
38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 52 | 38 | 14 | 60 | LWLDD |
| 7 |  Urawa |
38 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 45 | 39 | 6 | 59 | WWLDL |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale |
38 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 67 | 57 | 10 | 57 | LLDLW |
| 9 | Gamba Osaka |
38 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 53 | 55 | -2 | 57 | WLDWL |
| 10 | Cerezo Osaka |
38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 60 | 57 | 3 | 52 | LLWWW |
| 11 |  FC Tokyo |
38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 50 | DDWWD |
| 12 | Avispa Fukuoka |
38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 34 | 38 | -4 | 48 | LWDWD |
| 13 | Okayama |
38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 43 | -9 | 45 | WLDLL |
| 14 | Shimizu S-pulse |
38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 44 | LLLWL |
| 15 |  Yokohama F. Marinos |
38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 46 | 47 | -1 | 43 | LWWWW |
| 16 | Nagoya Grampus |
38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 43 | WLLLD |
| 17 |  Tokyo Verdy |
38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 23 | 41 | -18 | 43 | LLDLW |
| 18 |  Yokohama FC |
38 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 27 | 45 | -18 | 35 | WLLLD |
| 19 |  Shonan Bellmare |
38 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 36 | 63 | -27 | 32 | LWWLD |
| 20 |  Albirex Niigata |
38 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 36 | 67 | -31 | 24 | DLLDL |
What Can We Expect? Kyoto Sanga Takes on Sanfrecce Hiroshima!
The countdown has begun for 17-05-2026, when Kyoto Sanga faces Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League. Both teams are ready to put on a show in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
What to Watch For
Will Kyoto Sanga assert their dominance at home, or can Sanfrecce Hiroshima rise above expectations to secure an away victory? A draw remains a possibility. Popular predictions, like Both Teams to Score (BTTS) and Over 2.5 goals, point to a game full of excitement.
Key Battles
Looking at their history, Kyoto Sanga has the edge in recent form, but Sanfrecce Hiroshima is no stranger to overcoming challenges on the road. Both teams bring plenty of talent to the field.
Kickoff is fast approaching—be ready for an unforgettable match!