Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Albirex Niigata took on Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J-League of Japan on July 20. The match concluded with Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeating Albirex Niigata 0-2.

The game turned on the 2nd minute when Shunki Higashi found the net, putting Sanfrecce Hiroshima in front. A goal from Kosuke Kinoshita followed, setting the final scoreline at 0-2.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming encounter sees Albirex Niigata and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are set to clash again, 3 months after their previous J-League meeting which Albirex Niigata won 0-1. Albirex Niigata are in a rough patch, heading into this clash after suffering defeats to Toyo University, Kyoto Purple Sanga, Machida Zelvia, Kawasaki Frontale and Avispa Fukuoka.

In their last two matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, by contrast, emerged victorious against Fujieda MYFC and Fagiano Okayama, giving them confidence as they approach this game.

This J-League match offers a platform for Albirex Niigata and Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Albirex Niigata’s attacking options, under Toru Irie’s management, have been bolstered by Motoki Hasegawa, the team’s top scorer, and Ken Yamura, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Albirex Niigata’s top scorer in J-League, Hasegawa, has seven goals this season, while Hashimoto remains their top assist provider in the competition with two. Albirex Niigata’s offense has also been strengthened by Danilo Gomes, Jin Okumura and Kaito Taniguchi, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s offensive unit, under Michael Skibbe’s guidance, has leaned on Sota Nakamura and Ryo Germain, their main scorer, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Germain has already scored four goals in J-League this season, with Nakamura leading their creative tally in the league with six assists. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have also relied on Naoto Arai, Hayato Araki and Mutsuki Kato to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Albirex Niigata - Sanfrecce Hiroshima in real time.

Albirex Niigata kicked off the game with Kazuki Fujita, Yuto Horigome who got substituted by Kakeru Funaki on the 72nd minute, Kazuhiko Chiba, Michael James Fitzgerald, Hiroto Uemura, Jin Okumura who got substituted by Ken Yamura on the 84th minute, Eiji Shirai, Taiki Arai who got substituted by Yuji Hoshi on the 59th minute, Keisuke Kasai who got substituted by Takuya Shimamura on the 59th minute, Yuji Ono who got substituted by Kento Hashimoto on the 72nd minute and Motoki Hasegawa as starters, with Ryuga Tashiro, Kakeru Funaki, Kento Hashimoto, Fumiya Hayakawa, Yoshiaki Takagi, Takuya Shimamura, Yuji Hoshi, Yamato Wakatsuki and Ken Yamura on the bench.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima's starting eleven were Keisuke Osako, Sho Sasaki, Hayato Araki who got substituted by Naoto Arai on the 78th minute, Tsukasa Shiotani, Shunki Higashi who got substituted by Naoki Maeda on the 90th minute, Satoshi Tanaka who got substituted by Yotaro Nakajima on the 71st minute, Hayao Kawabe, Shuto Nakano, Sota Nakamura, Ryo Germain who got substituted by Valere Germain on the 90th minute and Kosuke Kinoshita who got substituted by Mutsuki Kato on the 71st minute, with Yudai Tanaka, Naoto Arai, Daiki Suga, Yotaro Nakajima, Naoki Maeda, Sota Koshimichi, Marcos Junior, Valere Germain and Mutsuki Kato on the bench.

Stats

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  • Expected Goals: 1.41 - 2.14
  • Ball Possession: 55 - 45
  • Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 4
  • Total Attempts: 12 - 19
  • Shots On Target: 1 - 8
  • Blocked Shots: 2 - 3
  • Shots in the Box: 10 - 13
  • Shots from Outside the Box: 2 - 6
  • Woodwork Hits: 0 - 1
  • Fouls: 10 - 13
  • Corners: 5 - 2
  • Throw-Ins: 15 - 21
  • Saves: 6 - 1
  • Free Kicks: 13 - 10
  • Offsides: 1 - 3
  • Passes into Final Third: 107 - 188
  • Completed Passes in Final Third: 70 - 133
  • Touches in Opponent's Box: 25 - 34
  • Tackles: 11 - 16
  • Completed Tackles: 5 - 10
  • Total Crosses: 14 - 16
  • Successful Crosses: 9 - 6
  • Interceptions: 7 - 15
  • Clearances: 30 - 21

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Michael James Fitzgerald and Kazuhiko Chiba were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since February 2023, the teams have clashed five times. Albirex Niigata have won three times, while the other two matches ended in a draw. Their most recent clash took place on April 29, 2025, with Albirex Niigata winning 0-1. Albirex Niigata have scored seven goals across these five encounters, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima have scored three. Overall, Albirex Niigata hold a stronger head-to-head record against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in recent meetings.

Albirex Niigata have won four of their 24 matches in J-League this season, with seven draws and thirteen defeats, scoring 24 goals at an average of 1.00 per match and conceding 41 at a rate of 1.71 per match. In J-League, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have played 24 matches, winning thirteen, drawing three and losing eight, scoring 29 goals, averaging 1.21 per match, while conceding eighteen, an average of 0.75 per match.

Recent Form

Albirex Niigata are on a five-game losing streak, including defeats against Toyo University, Kyoto Purple Sanga, Machida Zelvia, Kawasaki Frontale and Avispa Fukuoka in their last five outings, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima's recent form includes two consecutive wins, having won Fujieda MYFC and Fagiano Okayama in their last two matches. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Albirex Niigata have claimed seven victories, suffered eleven defeats, and drawn two times, while in their last twenty matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have recorded eleven wins, eight losses, and one draw.

  • Albirex Niigata haven't played a draw in their previous 11 matches.
  • Sanfrecce Hiroshima have gone 5 consecutive matches without a draw.

Live Standings

As always, Japan J-League's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Albirex Niigata occupy 20th spot with nineteen points in 24 matches, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th with 42 points from their 24 games.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Albirex Niigata and Sanfrecce Hiroshima in real time. You can watch the goals by Shunki Higashi and Kosuke Kinoshita 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 Albirex Niigata - Sanfrecce Hiroshima are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Live Commentary

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Albirex Niigata 0, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2.
  2. 90'
    Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Naoki Maeda replaces Shunki Higashi
  3. 90'
    Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Valere Germain replaces Ryo Germain
  4. 90'
    Substitution for Albirex Niigata. Yoshiaki Takagi replaces Takuya Shimamura
  5. 84'
    Substitution for Albirex Niigata. Ken Yamura replaces Jin Okumura
  6. 81'
    Kazuhiko Chiba is shown the yellow card.
  7. 78'
    Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Naoto Arai replaces Hayato Araki
  8. 72'
    Substitution for Albirex Niigata. Kento Hashimoto replaces Yuji Ono
  9. 72'
    Substitution for Albirex Niigata. Kakeru Funaki replaces Yuto Horigome
  10. 71'
    Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Yotaro Nakajima replaces Satoshi Tanaka
  11. 71'
    Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Mutsuki Kato replaces Kosuke Kinoshita
  12. 69'
    Michael James Fitzgerald is shown the yellow card.
  13. 59'
    Substitution for Albirex Niigata. Takuya Shimamura replaces Keisuke Kasai
  14. 59'
    Substitution for Albirex Niigata. Yuji Hoshi replaces Taiki Arai
  15. 48'
    0 - 2
    Kosuke Kinoshita scores for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
  16. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  17. HT
    Half-Time - 0 : 1
    First half ends.
  18. 2'
    0 - 1
    Shunki Higashi scores for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
  19. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins