Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse Prediction

Sanfrecce Hiroshima host Shimizu S-pulse on 24 October 2026 at 08:00 in the J1 League. Hiroshima sit seventh in the 20-team table and have built their season on home strength: eight wins, no draws, and two losses in their last ten at the Edion Stadium. They average 2.40 goals for and 0.85 against on home soil. The pick is Hiroshima to win.

Shimizu arrive as the weaker road team. In their last ten away matches, they have won four, drawn three, and lost three, averaging 1.30 goals for and 1.64 against. Hiroshima's home record gives them a clear edge in this fixture.

Form and H2H

Hiroshima's last six games tell a mixed story. They won five of those six, scoring 12 goals and conceding only four. Victories over Iwaki FC (4–0), Tokyo Verdy (2–0), and Kyoto Sanga (3–0) showed clinical finishing and defensive discipline. That run collapsed two days before this match when V-Varen Nagasaki beat them 4–0 away. The heavy defeat raises questions about squad freshness and mental recovery heading into a quick turnaround at home.

Shimizu have not won away in their last ten outings. Their road form sits at four wins, three draws, and three losses over that span, a record that favors Hiroshima's home advantage.

Best bet

Back Hiroshima to win. Their home form is the strongest asset in this matchup: eight wins in ten at the Edion Stadium against a Shimizu side that struggles on the road. The 4–0 loss to Nagasaki was a setback, but Hiroshima's underlying home metrics remain far superior to Shimizu's away numbers. No partner prices are currently available for this fixture.

Odds to watch

Odds for this match are not yet live with the main betting partners. Check back closer to kickoff for 1X2 prices from Melbet, 1xBet, 1Win, Mostbet, and 22Bet. Hiroshima's home win remains the central play once odds are published.