More markets for the Japan J. League game, scheduled for August 22 at 6:15 AM ET.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima host Kawasaki Frontale on August 22 in J1 League action at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, with Sanfrecce sitting second in the early 2026-27 table after the league’s shift to an autumn-spring calendar. The hosts enter with momentum from their 3-1 aggregate playoff win over Frontale in May and June, including a 2-1 first-leg victory and a 1-0 away win. Sanfrecce’s home record and attacking output give them an edge in this fixture, while Kawasaki, positioned around mid-table in recent campaigns and ninth in prior standings, look to stabilize after mixed results. Head-to-head history remains tight, with Frontale holding a slight all-time advantage, but recent form and venue tilt consensus toward the hosts controlling the outcome. No major injury updates have emerged ahead of the match.