TIPS - Shonan Bellmare VS Sanfrecce Hiroshima

[(Shonan Bellmare) Strength]:
1. Shonan Bellmare midfielder Taiyo Hiraoka scored a goal and made an assist in the last league game, once helping the team take the lead.
2. Shonan Bellmare's top scorer Akito Suzuki was suspended in the last league game due to yellow card accumulation and is expected to restart in this Cup game.
3. Shonan Bellmare scored 7 goals in the last 5 competitive games, with an average of 1.4 goals per game, showcasing decent attack.

[(Shonan Bellmare) Weakness]:
1. Shonan Bellmare lost 5-4 to Gamba Osaka in the last league game at home. The team were winless with 4 draws and 6 losses in the last 10 competitive games, showing declining form.
2. Shonan Bellmare conceded 14 goals in the last 5 competitive games, with an average of nearly 2 goals per game, demonstrating flawed defense.
3. Shonan Bellmare were winless with 4 draws and 2 losses in the last 6 competitive games at home, boasting limited home strength.

[(Sanfrecce Hiroshima) Strength]:
1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima drew 1-1 with Cerezo Osaka in the last league game on the road. They were unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 3 games, showing fit form.
2. Sanfrecce Hiroshima scored 9 goals in the last 5 competitive games, with an average of nearly 2 goals per game, indicating full offense.
3. Boasting solid defense, Sanfrecce Hiroshima conceded only 20 goals in 29 league games this season, the fewest in the J1 League. They also had only 4 goals conceded in the last 5 competitive games.
4. Sanfrecce Hiroshima were unbeaten with 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 competitive games on the road, performing strongly away from home.
5. Sanfrecce Hiroshima slightly have the upper hand with 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5 encounters between both sides.

[(Sanfrecce Hiroshima) Weakness]:
1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima's starting goalkeeper Keisuke Osako and starting center-back Hayato Araki have been called up to the national team for friendly matches in the United States and will miss this game.
2. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are facing three competitions and have played two matches a week for three consecutive weeks. They are also currently on a continuous run of away games, making it difficult for the players to recover to their best form.

[Tips]:
Shonan Bellmare have been in declining form lately, failing to win in 10 consecutive competitive games.

The team boast flawed defense and limited home strength.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are now in fit form, remaining unbeaten in 3 competitive games in a row.

They feature excellent offense and defense, performing well on the road as well.

Besides, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have the upper hand in H2H records.

The AH line also significantly supports them in this away match.

Thus, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are expected to win on the road.

[Recommended]:
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (-0.5/1)