vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Tochigi City drew 0-0 away to Kataller Toyama in their last game. Before that came two away wins, 4-1 at Consadole Sapporo and 2-0 at Vanraure Hachinohe, and further back a 3-1 defeat against Jubilo Iwata and a 2-1 win away to Vegalta Sendai. That is three wins, one draw and one defeat. Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 1-0 away to Avispa Fukuoka in the last round, after a 6-1 win against Cerezo Osaka; before that came a 3-2 defeat away to Fagiano Okayama, a 3-0 win against Nagoya Grampus and a 0-0 draw away to Gamba Osaka. They also have three wins, one draw and one defeat. The two sides have no previous meetings. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.