AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 7, East
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 FT Johor Darul Takzim FC
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⚡ Intensity
60
⚖️ Balance
32
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
0
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⚡ Form
57
⚖️ Balance
83
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
55
Points are urgent; goals already flow
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Jonathan Silva 16'
18' A. Suzuki
37' Sota Nakamura
João Figueiredo 39'
44' Taishi Matsumoto
HT
46' ↓ S. Nakamura ↑R. Germain
↓ A. Fazail ↑N. Mendez 46'
47' A. Suzuki (N. Maeda)
60' ↓ N. Maeda ↑S. Higashi
Nené 67'
72' ↓ T. Matsumoto ↑T. Arslan
72' ↓ M. Kato ↑K. Kinoshita
↓ Jairo ↑Yago Cesar 79'
↓ Marcos Guilherme ↑A. Aketxe 79'
86' ↓ A. Suzuki ↑D. Suga
↓ J. Figueiredo ↑Bergson 90'
↓ R. Parra ↑S. Lowry 90'+2
90'+5 Shuto Nakano
Bergson Bench
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Goalkeepers
Keisuke Osako 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tsukasa Shiotani 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Taichi Yamasaki
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Kim Ju-sung 
MAGNET
100
Activity
100
Activity
96
Passes
4
Duels
Midfielders
Mutsuki Kato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Shuto Nakano 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Hayao Kawabe
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
66
Passes
7
Duels
Taishi Matsumoto
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
72
Passes
4
Duels
Naoki Maeda 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Forwards
Sota Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Akito Suzuki 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.5
Rating
BENCH
Yudai Tanaka 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Issei Ouchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Naoto Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takaaki Shichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shunki Higashi 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Yusuke Chajima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tolgay Arslan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Motoki Ohara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Suga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Germain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosuke Kinoshita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shun Ayukawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Goalkeepers
Andoni Zubiaurre 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Óscar Arribas
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Raúl Parra 
GHOST
15
Actions
15
Actions
89
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Eddy Pascual 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Cristián Glauder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Silva 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3
Rating
Midfielders
Marcos Guilherme 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Rui Correia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Afiq Fazail
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
João Figueiredo 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
11%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Forwards
Jairo
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Park Jun-hyung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shane Lowry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hector Hevel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignacio Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Natxo Insa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ager Aketxe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Hidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bergson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yago César
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Hazmi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Irazabal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | 3 - 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | AFC Champions League | Sultan Ibrahim Stadium |
| 02/10/2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2 - 1 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | AFC Champions League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
03/04/2026
02/10/2026
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Win
Johor Darul Takzim FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Hiroshima Siege Breaches Johor Defense
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A masterclass in territorial dominance saw the hosts weather a late surge to consolidate their top-three standing in the continental standings.
The Territorial Siege
From the opening exchange at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, the tactical direction of the match was set in stone. Sanfrecce Hiroshima dictated every blade of grass, eventually recording a staggering 77% possession that left the visitors chasing shadows. An Intensity score of 5.7 reflects a match where the Japanese side moved the ball with clinical precision, totaling 651 passes at a 93% accuracy rate. Tsukasa Shiotani acted as the defensive fulcrum, ensuring that any rare counter-attacking forays were snuffed out before they could threaten the hosts. The sheer volume of play in the opposition half—532 passes in total—turned the pitch into a one-sided affair, as the hosts looked to break down a deep-lying defensive block designed to frustrate.
The Breaking Point
The match swung decisively on the back of relentless set-piece pressure and a lack of discipline from the visitors. Generating 11 corners to just one for Johor Darul Takzim FC, the pressure eventually told. A lopsided attacking ratio of 14 shots to 4 created an atmosphere of inevitability. The Balance of the match shifted further when the Malaysian champions were reduced to ten men following a red card, forcing Jordi Amat and his defensive unit into an even deeper retreat. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the visitors displayed remarkable resilience, but the 2.64 xG accumulated by Hiroshima suggested that the 2-1 scoreline was the minimum the home fans deserved for their dominance in the final third.
Resolution and Table Impact
As the final whistle echoed through the stadium, the Stakes of the result became clear. The 2-1 victory propels Sanfrecce Hiroshima into a commanding third position in the group with 14 points, keeping their title aspirations firmly alive. For Johor Darul Takzim FC, the defeat leaves them lingering in seventh, having struggled to find any rhythm against the high-pressing Japanese outfit. While the visitors showed flashes of spirit, the statistical gulf—highlighted by 13 shots inside the box for Hiroshima versus just 4 for Johor—illustrated the difference in class on the night. The victory ensures local pride remains intact as Hiroshima continues their pursuit of continental glory with momentum on their side.
Key Questions
Who won the match between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Johor Darul Takzim FC?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima won the match 2-1 at the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.
What were the possession statistics for the game?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima dominated with 77% possession, while Johor Darul Takzim FC had 23%.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Hiroshima Fortress Braces for Tigers' Last Stand
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. This clash at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima acts as a gateway to the knockouts, with the hosts needing a professional display to cement their status among the continental elite.
The Setup
With a Stakes rating of 7.0, the tension in the East Region is reaching a boiling point. Sanfrecce Hiroshima enters this match in high spirits, currently occupying 3rd place with a defensive record that is the envy of the competition. Having conceded only four goals in seven matches, their Balance is their greatest weapon. Meanwhile, Johor Darul Takzim FC finds itself in 7th, hovering precariously near the line that separates a direct knockout path from the playoff lottery. While their recent Form shows signs of recovery with two wins in their last three, the gap between these two sides remains significant.
Key Battle
The game will be won or lost in the middle of the park where H. Kawabe looks to dictate the tempo for the home side. His ability to recycle possession and find gaps in a crowded midfield will be challenged by the physical presence of Nacho Méndez and Nenê. JDT must disrupt the rhythm of the Japanese side early, or risk being suffocated by Hiroshima’s patient build-up play. In the final third, João Figueiredo faces a daunting task against H. Araki and a disciplined backline protected by the reliable K. Osako.
Our Prediction
The tactical discipline of Sanfrecce Hiroshima usually prevails in matches with this specific Balance. Expect the hosts to allow JDT some early possession before exploiting the spaces left behind by the Malaysian side’s need to find a goal. A controlled 2-0 victory for the home side seems the most likely path, securing their place in the upper echelons of the league phase and forcing JDT into a do-or-die final round.