Sanfrecce Hiroshima — Johor Darul Ta'zim, Prediction H2H and Probable Lineups — 11 March 2026
On March 11, 2026, in the second leg of the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League, Sanfrecce Hiroshima will host Johor Darul Ta'zim. The match is scheduled to kick off at 11:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima come into this match after two consecutive defeats. One of them came in the J1 League, where they lost at home 1–2 to Kyoto. The second defeat was in the first leg against Johor Darul Ta’zim, which ended in a 1–3 loss.
Overall, the team’s form has been relatively solid. In their last seven matches across all competitions, Hiroshima have recorded three wins, two draws, and two defeats. The J1 League season has only just begun, and after four rounds Hiroshima currently sit fourth in the West group.
In the AFC Champions League league phase, the Japanese side finished third in the standings and showed strong performances at home, where they recorded three wins and one draw in four matches.
Recent matches involving Hiroshima have also been quite high-scoring. In seven consecutive games across all competitions, both teams have found the net, while the last four matches have finished with over 2.5 goals.
The teams also met during the league phase, where Hiroshima secured a 2–1 home victory.
Johor DT
Johor Darul Ta’zim come into this match in excellent form, currently riding a six-game winning streak across all competitions. In the Malaysia Super League, the team sits comfortably in first place with a commanding 15-point lead over the second-placed side.
In the AFC Champions League, Johor finished sixth in the standings with 11 points. However, their away form in the tournament has been less convincing, as the team managed just one win and suffered three defeats on the road.
Recent matches involving Johor have also been quite high-scoring. Four of their latest games ended with over 3.5 goals, and in three of those matches both teams managed to score.
As for the head-to-head meetings with Sanfrecce Hiroshima, the teams have faced each other only twice in history, both during this season. Both matches were entertaining and attacking, with goals from both sides and totals of over 2.5 goals.
Probable Lineups
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Osako, Shiotani, Araki, Arai, Nakano, Kawabe, Matsumoto, Shichi, Ohara, Germain, Suzuki
- Johor DT: Zubiaurre, Israfilov, Antonio Cristian, Nene, Arribas, Parra, Mendez, Insa, Figueiredo, Marcos Guilherme, Jairo
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- 7 of Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s last 8 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- In 11 of Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s last 12 matches, both teams scored.
- Johor Darul Ta'zim have won their last 6 matches.
- 6 of Johor’s last 7 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- In 3 of Johor’s last 4 matches, both teams scored.
- The first leg between the teams ended in a 3-1 victory for Johor DT.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima — Johor Darul Ta'zim Prediction
The teams approach this match in different situations and with different objectives. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are currently going through a slightly inconsistent period, having suffered two consecutive defeats, and now face the task of overturning the deficit from the first leg. Nevertheless, the Japanese side performed well during the earlier stages of the AFC Champions League, especially at home, where they produced strong results and have already defeated Johor at their stadium earlier in the tournament. The Malaysian club, meanwhile, comes into the match in excellent form. Johor are on a six-game winning streak and are confidently leading the Malaysia Super League. Matches between Johor and Hiroshima have tended to be open and entertaining, often producing goals for both sides. Considering Hiroshima’s need to chase the result, Johor’s strong attacking form, and the recent tendency of both teams to play high-scoring matches where they both score and concede, this game is likely to follow a similar pattern. As a result, we can expect an open contest with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities and a relatively high total number of goals. Recommended bet: Over 2.5 — 1.71
