Football Result

Hayato Araki 86'
Marcinho 50'
Asahi Sasaki 90'+1'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
42.6%
27%
30.4%
We were not sure.
Power Comparison in the League
0.609
0.552
Game Stats
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots
19
13
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Fouls
5
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Saves
4
6
Team Formations
3-4-2-1
4-2-3-1


Location
Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
Attendance
25,909
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-06-01 | Game Summary

In a tightly contested Japanese J.League match held on May 31, 2025, Kawasaki Frontale defeated Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima. The game saw a balanced affair in terms of possession, with Kawasaki Frontale edging it slightly at 51.9% compared to Sanfrecce Hiroshima's 48.1%. Sanfrecce Hiroshima recorded more shots with 19 in total, but both teams managed 7 shots on target. Marcinho opened the scoring for Kawasaki Frontale in the 50th minute, followed by a late equalizer from Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Hayato Araki in the 86th minute. However, Asahi Sasaki secured the win for Kawasaki Frontale with a goal in the 91st minute.
The AI prediction favored a Sanfrecce Hiroshima win, making the actual result an upset, and highlighting the unpredictable nature of football. The AI model didn't expect a balanced game.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, despite this loss, have been in excellent form recently, winning their previous five matches before this game, and will face Kashima Antlers next, who have shown mixed results recently. The last head-to-head matches suggest a close battle. Kawasaki Frontale, after a series of draws, secured a victory and will play against Yokohama FC next. Yokohama FC have struggled this season, which suggests Kawasaki Frontale has a good chance to win.
Analyzing the previous games, Sanfrecce Hiroshima has a good track record in their last 5 matches. Meanwhile, Kawasaki Frontale had 2 draws and 2 wins in their last 5 games before this one. Considering the previous head-to-head results, the games have often been closely contested, with both teams finding the net. This match followed a similar pattern, with goals scored at both ends, and a narrow victory decided in the final minutes. The game continues the trend of unpredictable results within the Japanese J.League, where form and predictions can often be overturned on the pitch.

2025-05-30 | Pre-game insights

Football fans are eagerly awaiting the Japanese J.League clash between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kawasaki Frontale on May 31, 2025, at the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima. An AI model predicts a victory for the home side, assigning them a 42.6% win probability compared to Kawasaki Frontale's 30.4%, while a draw is estimated at 27.0%. Sanfrecce Hiroshima enters the match with a stronger team rate of 0.609, bolstered by their recent winning streak in the J.League. Their key player, Takumu Kawamura, a midfielder with incredible vision, will be crucial to their success.
However, Kawasaki Frontale, despite their lower team rate of 0.552, can never be underestimated. The team's hopes will rest on the shoulders of their experienced forward, Yu Kobayashi, who will need to be at his best to break through Hiroshima's defense. Although Frontale has struggled to secure wins in their recent matches, their past head-to-head games against Sanfrecce Hiroshima have often been closely contested. The predicted result promises an exciting and tense encounter for fans in Hiroshima and across Japan.