Sydney FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

A top-of-the-table clash from Group E of the AFC Champions League Two.

Sydney FC will return to their base and welcome Japanese outfit Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their fourth AFC Champions League Two fixture. The Sky Blues will come into the game with fire burning in their eyes to settle scores for the humiliation away from home last month. Sydney have won two of their three group-stage games and are placed second on the Group E table with six points in hand.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima on the other hand are the favorites to win this game. The J1 League side emerged victorious in the home leg and will aim for nothing less than a win. They are leading Group E with three wins in three games and are one of the title favourites. Sanferecce will rely on their overpowered attacking unit to take them over the line on Thursday.

Kick Off

Thursday, November 7, 1:30 PM IST

Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

We're back in AFC Champions League 2 action this Thursday at Jubilee Stadium 💪Join us as we take on Sanfrecce Hiroshima 🎟️ https://t.co/vvBbLNPQrQ#SydneyIsSkyBlue | #ACLTwo pic.twitter.com/ZkT1snJZA9

— Sydney FC (@SydneyFC) November 5, 2024

Form

Sydney FC (in all competitions): W-L-L-W-W

Sanfrecce Hiroshima (in all competitions): L-W-L-W-W

Players to watch 

Patryk Klimala (Sydney FC)

The Polish target man has been the most consistent performer for Sydney FC this season. He has continued to find the back of the net and is leading the charts with the most number of goal contributions for the Sky Blues. He is one of their new signings and has made an immediate impact since joining the club. The Pole has scored four goals and has two assists to his name this season.

"I'm not putting any pressure on myself, I'm just doing my job" 💬Patryk Klimala netting his fourth goal in six matches and is just doin' his thing ⚽️#SydneyIsSkyBlue pic.twitter.com/2RGpltzmjn

— Sydney FC (@SydneyFC) November 2, 2024

Naoto Arai (Sanfrecce Hiroshima)

The Tokyo-born defender is one of the most impactful and important players for Sanfrecce. He not only maintains the solidity at the back but also plays a crucial role in the build-up and attack. Naoto has phenomenal goal-scoring stats for a defender.

He is very consistent and is known for his positioning off the ball. He has seven goals and assists each for Sanfrecce this season.

Match facts

• The last match ended in a 2-1 win for Sanfrecce Hiroshima
• This will only be the second meeting between the two sides
• Shunki Higashi and Pieros Sotiriou were on the scoresheet for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their 2-1 win last month

Sydney FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win
• Tip 2: Both teams to score 
• Tip 3: Patryk Klimala to score anytime 

Injury & Team News

Both teams are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 1

Sydney FC wins – 0

Sanfrecce Hiroshima wins – 1

Draws – 0

Predicted Line-up 

Sydney FC (4-2-3-1)

Redmayne (GK); Grant, Matthews, Popovic, Perkins; Sena, Caceres; Lolley, Ouahim, Cousta; Klimala

Sanfrecce Hiroshima (3-4-3)

Osako (GK); Arai, Araki, Sasaki; Nakano, Matsumoto, Kawabi, Higashi; Kato, Paciencia, Arslan

Prediction for Sydney FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have the upper hand coming into this fixture. The Japanese outfit have already beaten Sydney FC once and won’t hesitate to do it again.

Prediction: Sydney FC 1-3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Telecast for Sydney FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

India – FanCode, Sports 18

UK – Triller TV

USA – AFC Live

Australia – Paramount+

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