The J1 League match between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Yokohama F. Marinos will take place at Hiroshima Big Arch on Saturday at 3:30 pm IST.
One of the most anticipated J1 League matches this weekend will take place on Saturday when Sanfrecce Hiroshima hosts Yokohama F Marinos at Edion Stadium. This match holds great importance as the home team, currently occupying fifth place in the league, aims to stay close to the AFC Champions League qualification positions. On the other hand, the visiting team seeks to maintain their position at the top of the league table.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima heads into this match following an easy win in the Emperor Cup but suffered two costly defeats recently, losing their final J-League Cup group stage match and dropping in the league standings. After a strong five-match winning streak in April, their form has been inconsistent, with only four wins in the subsequent nine matches, including a 1-0 loss to Kawasaki Frontale. Despite their overall inconsistency, Hiroshima has a decent home record, winning five out of eight matches at Edion Stadium and currently on a three-match winning streak. They have shown resilience against Yokohama F Marinos in previous encounters, remaining undefeated in their last three meetings, including a draw this season and eliminating them from the J-League Cup last year.
The reigning champions, Yokohama F Marinos, enter this match in excellent attacking form, scoring 10 goals in their last two games. They secured a 4-3 win against Kashiwa Reysol and a 6-1 victory over Sagan Tosu, topping Group A in the J-League Cup. Anderson Lopes, their leading goalscorer with 13 goals, played a crucial role in their success. With five consecutive wins, Yokohama F Marinos currently lead the league, but Nagoya and Vissel Kobe are close behind. They have a solid home record but have suffered three away defeats this season.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima probable starting lineup: Osako, Sumiyoshi, Araki, Sasaki, Higashi, Kawamura, Koshimichi, Ezequiel, Morishima, Khalifa, Vieira
Yokohama F Marinos probable starting lineup: Ichimori, Matsubara, Hatanaka, Dudu, Koike, Kida, Watanabe, Elber, Junior, Matheus, Lopes
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
| Opponents | Score |
| Nagoya Grampus | 1-2 (L) |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 0-1 (L) |
| FC Tokushima | 5-0 (W) |
| Kyoto | 3-1 (W) |
| Urawa Reds | 1-2 (L) |
Yokohama F. Marinos
| Opponents | Score |
| Sagan Tosu | 6-1 (W) |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 4-3 (W) |
| Urayasu | 2-0 (W) |
| FC Tokyo | 3-2 (W) |
| Avispa Fukuoka | 2-0 (W) |
The J1 League match between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Yokohama F. Marinos will take place at Hiroshima Big Arch on Saturday at 3:30 pm IST.
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Yokohama F. Marinos | Key Details |
| Date | June 24 (Japan) |
| Venue | Hiroshima Big Arch |
| Kickoff time in Japan | 7:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 3:30 pm (Saturday) |
Football fans in Japan can catch the live action via DAZN.
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