Yokohama F. Marinos vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima: result and our prediction
Yokohama F. Marinos host Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J-League Cup (Round of 16) on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Yokohama F. Marinos are #295 in our world ranking and have won 2 and drawn 3 of their last 5; Sanfrecce Hiroshima are #193 and have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5. On paper that's a big gap - 102 places - in Sanfrecce Hiroshima's favour.
Our prediction
Our model sees Yokohama F. Marinos v Sanfrecce Hiroshima as close to a coin flip: Yokohama F. Marinos 32%, a draw 29%, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 39%.
Rating: 1171
Chance to win: 32%
Last 5: WDDDW
Rating: 1240
Chance to win: 39%
Last 5: LWLWW
Who will win Yokohama F. Marinos vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Yokohama F. Marinos are #295 and Sanfrecce Hiroshima #193 in our world ranking of every senior club. Based on the two clubs' ratings and home advantage, the most likely result is Sanfrecce Hiroshima (39%). More from the J1 League.
Head to head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | Yokohama F. Marinos v Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 4-3 |
| 2025-10-25 | Yokohama F. Marinos v Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 3-0 |
| 2025-02-23 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Yokohama F. Marinos | 1-0 |
How this is worked out
Every senior result from every country feeds one Elo rating system, so every club in the world sits on the same scale. Before each match the two ratings, adjusted for home advantage, give the chances of a home win, a draw and an away win. See the full world ranking and every match today.