| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 30:10 | +20 | 27 | |
| 2 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 29:10 | +19 | 26 | |
| 3 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 25:19 | +6 | 25 | |
| 4 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 21:8 | +13 | 24 | |
| 5 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 18:11 | +7 | 23 | |
| 6 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 25:21 | +4 | 20 | |
| 7 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 23:17 | +6 | 19 | |
| 8 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 20:23 | -3 | 18 | |
| 9 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 15:11 | +4 | 17 | |
| 10 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14:15 | -1 | 16 | |
| 11 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10:20 | -10 | 14 | |
| 12 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 13:17 | -4 | 13 | |
| 13 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10:17 | -7 | 13 | |
| 14 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15:18 | -3 | 12 | |
| 15 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14:21 | -7 | 11 | |
| 16 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15:23 | -8 | 10 | |
| 17 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12:16 | -4 | 9 | |
| 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 9:21 | -12 | 8 | |
| 19 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 13:21 | -8 | 7 | |
| 20 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10:22 | -12 | 6 |
The high-flying Sanfrecce Hiroshima travel to Ajinomoto Stadium to face a struggling Tokyo Verdy in the J League on October 11, 2026, at 07:00. Based on current form and head-to-head dominance, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are strong favorites with a 68% win probability in this Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction.
Tokyo Verdy's recent form is a major concern. They have won only once in their last five matches across all competitions (1W, 3D, 1L). Most recently, they drew 1โ1 away at Sagan Tosu in the League Cup. Their last J League outing ended in a 3โ1 defeat to Urawa Red Diamonds.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, in stark contrast, are in impeccable form with five consecutive wins. This run includes a dominant 6โ1 thrashing of Cerezo Osaka and a solid 1โ0 victory at Avispa Fukuoka in the league. They have scored 14 goals in these five matches, showcasing devastating attacking power.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have a perfect historical record against Tokyo Verdy in the J League, winning both previous encounters. The most recent clash on August 23, 2025, saw Sanfrecce secure a comfortable 3โ0 away win. Earlier, on May 17, 2025, they won 2โ1 at home. With zero wins and two defeats, Tokyo Verdy are yet to find an answer to this opponent.
The standings further highlight the gulf in class. Sanfrecce Hiroshima sit 5th in the overall table with 17 points from 8 matches (5W, 2D, 1L), just 4 points behind the leaders with a game in hand. Tokyo Verdy are not listed in the top 12, indicating they are significantly lower down the table. Sanfrecce boast the third-best away record in the division, with 7 points from 4 games.
Calculating from the latest bookmaker odds (inverse of 5.25, 2.37, 1.68), removing the margin, and adjusting for Sanfrecce's perfect head-to-head record and five-match winning streak against Tokyo Verdy's poor form, the win probabilities are clear. Tokyo Verdy has a 15% chance of winning, the draw is at 17%, and Sanfrecce Hiroshima has a 68% chance. Sanfrecce are the overwhelming favorites to claim all three points.
Bookmakers reflect the visiting side's superiority. The best available odds for this J League match are 1.40 for a Sanfrecce Hiroshima win, while a home victory for Tokyo Verdy can be backed as high as 7.67. Based on the stats, Sanfrecce Hiroshima's relentless form and historical dominance make an away win the most logical outcome. Our Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction is a victory for the visitors.