Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction & Betting Tips (14 July)

Irrespective of who has been in charge, Sanfrecce Hiroshima home record has made for some dreadful reading in recent times, with the Sanfrecce Hiroshima suffering a staggering 15 defeats in the J1 League matches. This should be music to the ears of a Avispa Fukuoka side that has triumphed four times in five trips at this level of late, with one of those wins.

Having suffered a defeat in the first leg of this tie, Avispa Fukuoka will have to chase the game, and it is worth noting that 11 of their previous 13 second-tier away matches have produced two goals or more. Given that 16 of the most recent 20 Sanfrecce Hiroshima home fixtures at this level have also been of the over 2.5 goals variety, something similar is expected in this clash.

This season, Avispa Fukuoka boast an unblemished record when it comes to hitting the back of the net in the J1 League matches, with the surprise title contenders doing so in all 21 of their games. As for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, only one team have kept them at bay in their 20 top-flight fixtures in the past season, so neither keeper should feel confident about their chances of pitching a shutout.