TIPS - Sanfrecce Hiroshima VS FC Tokyo

[(Sanfrecce Hiroshima) Strength]:
1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are only 2 points behind second-placed Kyoto Sanga FC, and the team still have a chance to challenge for the top spot, showing strong motivation to earn points at home against FC Tokyo.
2. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have achieved 3 wins and 3 draws in their last 6 league matches, with a 50% win rate, showing good overall form. They recently eliminated Yokohama FC in the J.League Cup.
3. At home, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 10 official matches, demonstrating strong home performance.
4. Sanfrecce Hiroshima's defense has been solid, conceding only 9 goals in their last 10 official matches and just 4 goals in the past 6 J1 League games.
5. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won all of their last 4 matches against FC Tokyo, including 2 consecutive home victories, giving them a psychological edge.
6. Sanfrecce Hiroshima lost only 1 of their last 7 games in AH, and won all of their last 3 games in AH.

[(Sanfrecce Hiroshima) Weakness]:
1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima will soon face an AFC Champions League Elite match after this game, which places high demands on their physical fitness, possibly leading to some rotation in the lineup.

[(FC Tokyo) Strength]:
1. FC Tokyo are currently at the lower level of the league table, leading the relegation zone by 10 points but not completely safe yet. With no additional burdens from other competitions, the team are highly motivated to earn points in their away match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
2. FC Tokyo's form has clearly improved recently, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 matches, achieving a 50% win rate.
3. FC Tokyo's offense has been stable recently, scoring 7 goals in their last 6 matches across all competitions, averaging over 1 goal per game with decent efficiency.
4. FC Tokyo's defense has been relatively stable lately, conceding only 5 goals in their last 6 matches, which is a key reason for their improved results.
5. FC Tokyo got 5 wins, 1 push, and 1 loss in their last 7 matches in AH, and were unbeaten in their last 3 away games in AH.

[(FC Tokyo) Weakness]:
1. FC Tokyo's away performance this season has been disappointing, with only 4 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses so far, resulting in a win rate of less than 30%, indicating poor performance on away field.
2. FC Tokyo have managed only 1 draw and 5 losses in their last 6 away games against Sanfrecce Hiroshima, including a 0-3 defeat in the first leg this season, showing no psychological advantage.

[Tips]:
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have been balancing multiple competitions recently, having just completed the two-legged J.League Cup matches.

After this league match, they will face an AFC Champions League Elite game.

The team are currently in fifth place but only 2 points behind second, still holding hope for a higher position.

They have performed well against FC Tokyo in the past, winning 5 of the last 6 matches, giving them a psychological advantage.

FC Tokyo currently lead the relegation zone by 10 points, and as the season nears its end, their relegation pressure is gradually decreasing, with less motivation to win in subsequent matches.

Despite Sanfrecce Hiroshima's tight fixtures, the AH line is still in favor of them.

So the home side are expected to win.

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