How it turned out
We projected about 3.1 goals; the game finished with 2. Both teams scored. We made Under 3.5 goals 68%, and it landed.
What we said beforehand
We expect about 2.0 goals from Sanfrecce Hiroshima and 1.1 from Kawasaki Frontale, so Sanfrecce Hiroshima come out ahead by a clear distance rather than a nose. Put together, that is around 3.1 goals in the game, and a match we expect to open up at both ends.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima come into this on five straight wins. Kawasaki Frontale come into this on two straight draws. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.
Our pick: Under 3.5 goals. This one is tight against the line: we make it around 3.1 goals (xG 2.0-1.1) and it takes four to beat us, keeping it under more often than not (about 71%). A close call rather than a comfortable one.
We put the chance of that landing at about 68 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.53, which works out at about 65 out of 100. The two sit close together, so this is a lean rather than a standout price.
Recent results
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won two of the last five meetings, with two drawn.
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