Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Albirex Niigata Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Sanfrecce Hiroshima took on Albirex Niigata in the J-League of Japan on April 29. Albirex Niigata came out on top, securing a 0-1 win.

The deadlock was broken on the 85th minute when Miguel found the net, tipping the balance in Albirex Niigata's favor and locking in the win.

The spotlight turns to the field where the upcoming face-off sees Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Albirex Niigata are set to clash again, 10 months after the previous J-League match which ended in a draw 1-1. With losses to Urawa Red Diamonds, Nagoya Grampus Eight and Fagiano Okayama, Sanfrecce Hiroshima's form has dipped ahead of this clash. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last four matches in a row.

Albirex Niigata approach this game after a draw with Kashiwa Reysol last Saturday.

This J-League encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Albirex Niigata throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s offensive unit, under Michael Skibbe’s management, has leaned on Sota Nakamura, their main scorer, and Ryo Germain, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. In J-League, Nakamura has been Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s standout scorer with two goals, and has also shown his creativity, leading the team with two assists this campaign. Adding further support are Tolgay Arslan, Tsukasa Shiotani and Shunki Higashi, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Albirex Niigata’s offensive unit, under the tactical direction of Daisuke Kimori, has leaned on Motoki Hasegawa, their main scorer, and Ken Yamura, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Hasegawa leads Albirex Niigata’s scoring charts in J-League this season with four goals, as Hashimoto continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with two assists. Albirex Niigata have also relied on Jin Okumura, Yota Komi and Shusuke Ota to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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Line-Ups

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima kicked off the game with Keisuke Osako, Sho Sasaki, Hayato Araki, Tsukasa Shiotani, Daiki Suga who got substituted by Shunki Higashi on the 73rd minute, Shion Inoue who got substituted by Naoki Maeda on the 64th minute, Satoshi Tanaka, Sota Nakamura, Hayao Kawabe who got substituted by Hiroya Matsumoto on the 84th minute, Ryo Germain who got substituted by Yusuke Chajima on the 84th minute and Mutsuki Kato who got substituted by Sota Koshimichi on the 73rd minute as starters, with Min-ki Jeong, Osamu Henry Iyoha, Taichi Yamasaki, Hiroya Matsumoto, Taishi Semba, Naoki Maeda, Sota Koshimichi, Shunki Higashi and Yusuke Chajima on the bench.

Albirex Niigata's starting eleven were Daisuke Yoshimitsu, Kento Hashimoto, Hayato Inamura, Michael James Fitzgerald who got substituted by Jason Geria on the 60th minute, Soya Fujiwara, Jin Okumura, Yuji Hoshi, Taiki Arai who got substituted by Hiroki Akiyama on the 81st minute, Yota Komi who got substituted by Danilo Gomes on the 73rd minute, Yuji Ono who got substituted by Motoki Hasegawa on the 73rd minute and Keisuke Kasai who got substituted by Miguel on the 81st minute, with Kazuki Fujita, Yuto Horigome, Jason Geria, Fumiya Hayakawa, Yoshiaki Takagi, Miguel, Motoki Hasegawa, Danilo Gomes and Hiroki Akiyama on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 0.81 - 0.64
• Ball Possession: 52 - 48
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 1
• Total Attempts: 14 - 9
• Shots On Target: 3 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 7 - 1
• Shots in the Box: 9 - 6
• Shots from Outside the Box: 5 - 3
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 11 - 9
• Corners: 5 - 2
• Throw-Ins: 21 - 16
• Saves: 1 - 3
• Free Kicks: 9 - 11
• Offsides: 1 - 1
• Passes into Final Third: 202 - 73
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 143 - 41
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 21 - 13
• Tackles: 16 - 20
• Completed Tackles: 14 - 14
• Total Crosses: 28 - 6
• Successful Crosses: 5 - 2
• Interceptions: 10 - 18
• Clearances: 8 - 32

Referee showed the yellow card once throughout the game. Miguel was the one to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since September 2017, the teams have clashed five times. Albirex Niigata have won twice, while the other three matches ended in a draw. The most recent match between them was on June 26, 2024, in the J-League of Japan, ending in a 1-1 draw. Across these five head-to-head matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have scored three goals, while Albirex Niigata have netted six. So, overall, Albirex Niigata have the edge in head-to-head matches against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their recent history.

This season in J-League, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have recorded five wins, two draws, and five losses in twelve matches, scoring ten goals, averaging 0.83 per match, while conceding ten, an average of 0.83 per match. In J-League, Albirex Niigata have played thirteen matches, winning two, drawing six and losing five, netting thirteen goals (1.00 per match) and conceding seventeen (1.31 per match).

Recent Form

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are in the middle of a three-match losing streak, having lost to Urawa Red Diamonds, Nagoya Grampus Eight and Fagiano Okayama in their last three matches, while Albirex Niigata's most recent outing ended in a draw against Kashiwa Reysol. Overall, over their most recent nineteen games, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have claimed twelve victories, suffered four defeats, and drawn three times, while in their last twenty matches, Albirex Niigata have recorded four wins, eight losses, and eight draws.

Live Standings

As always, Japan J-League's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Sanfrecce Hiroshima sit 12th with seventeen points from twelve matches, while Albirex Niigata are 17th with twelve points from their thirteen games.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Albirex Niigata in real time. You can watch the goal by Miguel as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Albirex Niigata are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.