Kyoto Sanga vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Betiball's prediction for Kyoto Sanga vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce on 17 May 2026 (kick-off: 02:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Kyoto Sanga vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce preview before placing your bet.

Kyoto Sanga vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce: Starting Lineups Time : 17/05/2026 02:00

Kyoto Sanga
0 - 4
Finished
Hiroshima Sanfrecce
76' event Taiyo Hiraoka / Kyo Sato
76' event Shogo Asada / Henrique Trevisan
66' event Joao Pedro Mendes Santos
64' event Okugawa Masaya / Souza Alex
52' event Haruki Arai / Ryuma Nakano
46' event Fuchi Honda / Temma Matsuda
36' event Henrique Trevisan
event 86' Shimon Kobayashi / Hayao Kawabe
event 79' Naoki Maeda / Sota Nakamura
event 79' Kosuke Kinoshita / Akito Suzuki
event 75' Taishi Matsumoto
event 65' Taishi Matsumoto / Naoto Arai
event 65' Germain Ryo / Mutsuki Kato
event 61' Naoto Arai
event 51' Mutsuki Kato
event 49' Akito Suzuki
event 29' Sota Nakamura
76' event Taiyo Hiraoka / Kyo Sato
event 86' Shimon Kobayashi / Hayao Kawabe
76' event Shogo Asada / Henrique Trevisan
event 79' Naoki Maeda / Sota Nakamura
66' event Joao Pedro Mendes Santos
event 79' Kosuke Kinoshita / Akito Suzuki
64' event Okugawa Masaya / Souza Alex
event 75' Taishi Matsumoto
52' event Haruki Arai / Ryuma Nakano
event 65' Taishi Matsumoto / Naoto Arai
46' event Fuchi Honda / Temma Matsuda
event 65' Germain Ryo / Mutsuki Kato
36' event Henrique Trevisan
event 61' Naoto Arai
event 51' Mutsuki Kato
event 49' Akito Suzuki
event 29' Sota Nakamura
Kyoto Sanga Kyoto Sanga
Substitutions
#99 Fuchi Honda
#77 Haruki Arai
#7 Okugawa Masaya
#3 Shogo Asada
#16 Taiyo Hiraoka
#1 Gakuji Ota
#5 Hisashi Appiah Tawiah
#40 Yusuke Ishida
#93 Shun Nagasawa
Kyoto Sanga Kyoto Sanga Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce
3Shots16
2Shots on Goal8
6Fouls14
1Corner Kick10
14Free kick6
1Offside1
2Yellow card1
0Aerial1
3Save2
8Successful Tackles12
8Interceptions13
16Long pass21
0Assist4
2Successful center5
5Substitution5
0Shots off goal3
0Hit The Post1
1Blocked5
8Tackle11
3Dribbles5
35Throw-in24
394Passes291
90Attacks88
37Dangerous attacks48
1Corner Kicks(HT)8
0BigChances2
0BigChancesMissed1
2ShotsInsideBox13
1ShotsOutsideBox3
38DuelsWon48
0.19ExpectedGoals1.95
0.09xGOpenPlay1.15
0.19xGNonPenalty1.95
0.09xGOT2.74
11Touches In Opposition Box23
11AccurateCrosses26
27GroundDuelsWon34
11AerialDuelsWon14
33Clearances36
Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce
Substitutions
#14 Taishi Matsumoto
#9 Germain Ryo
#41 Naoki Maeda
#17 Kosuke Kinoshita
#45 Shimon Kobayashi
#99 Issei Ouchi
#16 Takaaki Shichi
#25 Yusuke Chajima
#40 Motoki Ohara
Commentary
86' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Shimon Kobayashi / Hayao Kawabe
79' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Naoki Maeda / Sota Nakamura
79' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Kosuke Kinoshita / Akito Suzuki
76' Kyoto Sanga — substitution: Taiyo Hiraoka / Kyo Sato
76' Kyoto Sanga — substitution: Shogo Asada / Henrique Trevisan
75' Goal! Taishi Matsumoto - Hiroshima Sanfrecce
66' Joao Pedro Mendes Santos - Kyoto Sanga receive a yellow card
65' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Taishi Matsumoto / Naoto Arai
65' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Germain Ryo / Mutsuki Kato
64' Kyoto Sanga — substitution: Okugawa Masaya / Souza Alex
61' Naoto Arai - Hiroshima Sanfrecce receive a yellow card
52' Kyoto Sanga — substitution: Haruki Arai / Ryuma Nakano
51' Goal! Mutsuki Kato - Hiroshima Sanfrecce
49' Goal! Akito Suzuki - Hiroshima Sanfrecce
46' Kyoto Sanga — substitution: Fuchi Honda / Temma Matsuda
36' Henrique Trevisan - Kyoto Sanga receive a yellow card
29' Goal! Sota Nakamura - Hiroshima Sanfrecce

How We Build the Kyoto Sanga vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Kyoto Sanga vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce on 17 May 2026 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.

Kyoto Sanga vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Kyoto Sanga's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Hiroshima Sanfrecce'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 Kyoto Sanga and Hiroshima Sanfrecce sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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