Football Result
Ryo Germain 59'
Hayao Kawabe 88'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
FC Tokyo
Draws
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
In a dominant display at the New Japan National Stadium, Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated FC Tokyo 3-0 in their Japanese J.League match on May 25, 2025. The game, played under the "2025 Japanese J1 League" banner, saw Sanfrecce's Hayato Araki open the scoring in the 49th minute. Ryo Germain extended the lead in the 59th minute, and Hayao Kawabe sealed the victory with a late goal in the 88th minute. While FC Tokyo maintained a higher possession rate of 58.6%, they struggled to convert it into meaningful chances, registering only one shot on target out of seven attempts. In contrast, Sanfrecce Hiroshima capitalized on their opportunities, placing seven of their seventeen shots on target.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Sanfrecce Hiroshima win, with a 36.9% probability, and the prediction was accurate. The AI model expected a balanced game, which the possession stats reflect, but Sanfrecce proved to be more clinical in front of the goal.
Looking at the teams' recent form, Sanfrecce Hiroshima seems to be in excellent form, with four wins in their last five matches, while FC Tokyo has been inconsistent with two wins and three losses in their last five. Considering their recent performances, Sanfrecce Hiroshima will face Kawasaki Frontale in their next game on May 31st, while FC Tokyo will play against Kyoto Sanga on the same day.
In their recent head-to-head encounters, Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated FC Tokyo in their last match in August 2024 with a score of 3-2. Historically, matches between these two teams have been competitive and often produced goals, which makes Sanfrecce's dominant clean sheet an interesting anomaly. FC Tokyo's next opponent, Kyoto Sanga, beat them 3-0 in the last head-to-head match between them. Sanfrecce Hiroshima's next match against Kawasaki Frontale promises to be a tight affair given the recent head-to-head records between the two teams.
On May 25th, 2025, FC Tokyo will face Sanfrecce Hiroshima at the New Japan National Stadium in a highly anticipated J.League clash. According to advanced AI algorithms, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are predicted to emerge victorious, with a 36.9% win probability, narrowly edging out FC Tokyo's 35.7%. A draw is also a strong possibility, at 27.5%. FC Tokyo, led by their creative midfielder, Keigo Higashi, will be looking to improve on their recent inconsistent form, with two wins and two losses in their last five games. However, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, spearheaded by their prolific striker, Taichi Yamasaki, have been on a good run, winning four of their last five matches. The AI prediction takes into account both teams' recent performances and historical data. The last head-to-head games show a balanced record, with Sanfrecce narrowly leading. The match promises to be a tightly contested affair, but the AI suggests that Sanfrecce Hiroshima's slightly stronger form will give them the edge.