Hiroshima Sanfrecce vs Albirex Niigata: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 February

Betiball's prediction for Hiroshima Sanfrecce vs Albirex Niigata on 26 February 2023 (kick-off: 01:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hiroshima Sanfrecce vs Albirex Niigata preview before placing your bet.

Hiroshima Sanfrecce vs Albirex Niigata: Starting Lineups Time : 26/02/2023 01:00

Hiroshima Sanfrecce
1 - 2
Finished
Albirex Niigata
90+1' event Sota Koshimichi / Hayato Araki
90' event Tsukasa Morishima
79' event Tsukasa Shiotani
77' event Hiroya Matsumoto / Gakuto Notsuda
46' event Tsukasa Morishima / Taishi Matsumoto
46' event Pieros Sotiriou / Shuto Nakano
46' event Shunki Higashi / Yoshifumi Kashiwa
event 90+9' Gustavo Nescau
event 84' Daichi Tagami / Yuto Horigome
event 84' Eitaro Matsuda / Shusuke Ota
event 78' Yuzuru Shimada
event 72' Gustavo Nescau / Koji Suzuki
event 65' Yuzuru Shimada / Hiroki Akiyama
event 65' Kaito Taniguchi / Ryotaro Ito
event 45' Thomas Deng
event 37' Koji Suzuki
event 14' Shusuke Ota
90+1' event Sota Koshimichi / Hayato Araki
event 90+9' Gustavo Nescau
90' event Tsukasa Morishima
event 84' Daichi Tagami / Yuto Horigome
79' event Tsukasa Shiotani
event 84' Eitaro Matsuda / Shusuke Ota
77' event Hiroya Matsumoto / Gakuto Notsuda
event 78' Yuzuru Shimada
46' event Tsukasa Morishima / Taishi Matsumoto
event 72' Gustavo Nescau / Koji Suzuki
46' event Pieros Sotiriou / Shuto Nakano
event 65' Yuzuru Shimada / Hiroki Akiyama
46' event Shunki Higashi / Yoshifumi Kashiwa
event 65' Kaito Taniguchi / Ryotaro Ito
event 45' Thomas Deng
event 37' Koji Suzuki
event 14' Shusuke Ota
Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce
Substitutions
#22 Goro Kawanami
#16 Takaaki Shichi
#5 Hiroya Matsumoto
#24 Shunki Higashi
#32 Sota Koshimichi
#10 Tsukasa Morishima
#20 Pieros Sotiriou
Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce Albirex Niigata Albirex Niigata
16Shots7
9Shots on Goal5
15Fouls14
11Corner Kick1
14Free kick16
1Offside1
1Yellow card3
3Save8
29Successful Tackles16
7Interceptions12
0Assist1
7Shots off goal2
1Hit The Post2
27Head Success11
11Blocked2
29Tackle16
11Dribbles14
596Passes481
154Attacks96
101Dangerous attacks38
4Corner Kicks(HT)0
Albirex Niigata Albirex Niigata
Substitutions
#21 Koto Abe
#5 Michael James Fitzgerald
#50 Daichi Tagami
#20 Yuzuru Shimada
#22 Eitaro Matsuda
#7 Kaito Taniguchi
#23 Gustavo Nescau
Commentary
90+9' Gustavo Nescau - Albirex Niigata receive a yellow card
90+1' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Sota Koshimichi / Hayato Araki
90' Tsukasa Morishima - Hiroshima Sanfrecce receive a yellow card
84' Albirex Niigata — substitution: Daichi Tagami / Yuto Horigome
84' Albirex Niigata — substitution: Eitaro Matsuda / Shusuke Ota
79' Goal! Tsukasa Shiotani - Hiroshima Sanfrecce
78' Yuzuru Shimada - Albirex Niigata receive a yellow card
77' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Hiroya Matsumoto / Gakuto Notsuda
72' Albirex Niigata — substitution: Gustavo Nescau / Koji Suzuki
65' Albirex Niigata — substitution: Yuzuru Shimada / Hiroki Akiyama
65' Albirex Niigata — substitution: Kaito Taniguchi / Ryotaro Ito
46' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Tsukasa Morishima / Taishi Matsumoto
46' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Pieros Sotiriou / Shuto Nakano
46' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Shunki Higashi / Yoshifumi Kashiwa
45' Thomas Deng - Albirex Niigata receive a yellow card
37' Goal! Koji Suzuki - Albirex Niigata
14' Goal! Shusuke Ota - Albirex Niigata

How We Build the Hiroshima Sanfrecce vs Albirex Niigata Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hiroshima Sanfrecce vs Albirex Niigata on 26 February 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Hiroshima Sanfrecce vs Albirex Niigata Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Hiroshima Sanfrecce's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Albirex Niigata's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Hiroshima Sanfrecce and Albirex Niigata sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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