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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shonan Bellmare Prediction & Preview

Preview

The Japan J-League is setting the stage for an intriguing clash this Sunday, 07th April, as Sanfrecce Hiroshima welcomes Shonan Bellmare to the EDION Stadium for their 7th round encounter. Kick-off is slated for an early start at 05:00, promising a lively match-up between these two sides.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima, under the guidance of Michael Skibbe, have been showcasing strong form in the league. Currently sitting comfortably in 2nd place with 12 points, they have recorded an impressive run over their last five matches - securing two wins and three draws without suffering any losses. Their scoring prowess has been notable as well; averaging 1.9 goals per game overall and a remarkable uptick to 2.5 goals when playing on their home turf.

On the other side of the pitch stands Shonan Bellmare led by Satoshi Yamaguchi. The visitors find themselves in a challenging position at the bottom of the table (18th) with just five points to their name from seven games played so far. Their recent form shows some struggle to consistently clinch victories - managing only one win alongside two losses and two draws from their last five outings.

When these teams last met at Lemon Gas Stadium Hiratsuka on May 8th earlier this year, Shonan Bellmare edged out Sanfrecce Hiroshima with a narrow victory of 1-0 - something they'll be eager to replicate despite being away from home this time around.

Both teams' previous league matches also paint an interesting picture heading into Sunday's game; Sanfrecce secured a hard-fought victory against Machida Zelvia (2-1), while Shonan fell short against Tokyo Verdy with a similar scoreline but on the losing end (1-2).

Given both team's goal-scoring and conceding averages coupled with past encounters hinting at closely contested battles – fans can anticipate another engaging showdown between these sides.

Bet

Considering all factors including current form, head-to-head records, scoring averages both generally and specifically related to home/away dynamics – Sanfrecce Hiroshima emerges as clear favorites courtesy of not just their superior league standing but also owing to stronger performance indicators across various metrics.

However, betting always involves weighing potential returns against risks involved. While backing Sanfrecce Hiroshima for a Home Win offers lower odds (1.5), it appears more reliable given both team’s trajectories leading up to this match—especially considering how formidable they've proved when playing on familiar grounds.

For those looking towards goal markets based on average goals scored/conceded by each team along with adjustments for home/away considerations - opting Over or Under could be tempting due to relatively balanced odds offered (Over @1.9 vs Under @1.95). Yet considering how prolifically Sanfrecce scores at home juxtaposed against Shonan’s away record suggests 'Over 2.5' might present itself as slightly more enticing albeit slightly riskier bet aligning closer with trends observed thus far into season.