Seoul — Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 17 February 2026
On February 17, 2026, in the eighth round of the AFC Champions League, Seoul will host Sanfrecce Hiroshima. 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.
Seoul
FC Seoul come into this match in rather unconvincing form. The team have failed to win in three consecutive games across all competitions. In the AFC Champions League, Seoul first drew 1–1 at home against Melbourne City, before losing 0–2 away to Vissel Kobe. As a result, they currently sit sixth in their group with two wins, three draws and two defeats, scoring eight goals and conceding seven.
At home, however, Seoul have been more solid. They remain unbeaten on their own ground in this tournament, with one win and two draws. The K League is currently on a break. Last season, Seoul finished sixth, missing out on qualification for continental competitions.
When it comes to home meetings with Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Seoul have positive memories. The teams have met twice in Seoul in the AFC Champions League, with Seoul recording one win and one draw. Both matches were open and entertaining, featuring goals from both sides and a total of over 2.5 goals.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima come into this match in a completely different mood and form. The team are unbeaten in their last three matches. First, they opened the new J1 League with an away 3–1 win over V-Varen Nagasaki, then followed it up by drawing 1–1 at home against Fagiano Okayama and advancing on penalties, which currently places Hiroshima at the top of their West Group.
Another important victory came in the AFC Champions League, where Hiroshima defeated Johor Darul Ta’zim 2–1 at home. Overall, the team look confident in this competition as well, sitting third in their group with four wins, two draws and one defeat. Away from home, Hiroshima have shown a balanced record so far: one win, one draw and one loss.
It is also worth noting that in the previous J1 League season, Sanfrecce Hiroshima finished fourth and narrowly missed out on qualification for continental competitions.
As for head-to-head meetings with FC Seoul, matches between these sides have traditionally been entertaining and high-scoring. All four previous encounters ended with over 2.5 goals and goals from both teams. In those games, Hiroshima recorded two wins, Seoul one, with one draw between them.
Probable Lineups
- Seoul: Gu Sung-Yun, Kim Jin-Su, Ros, Lee Han-Do, Choi Jun, Song Min-Kyu, Babec, Son, Jeong Seung-Won, Anderson Oliveira, Ruiz
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Osako, Shiotani, Yamasaki, Kim Ju-Sung, Nakano, Kawabe, Matsumoto, Maeda N., Nakamura, Kato, Suzuki
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Seoul have failed to win 7 of their last 8 matches.
- In 4 of Seoul’s last 5 matches, both teams scored.
- 3 of Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s last 4 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- In 7 of Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s last 8 matches, both teams scored.
- The last 4 head-to-head meetings have seen over 2.5 goals.
- In the last 4 head-to-head meetings, both teams scored.
Seoul — Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction
The teams come into this match in very different form. FC Seoul have looked rather unconvincing in recent games and are currently on a winless run. With the domestic season yet to begin, the team are only competing in the AFC Champions League. Despite this, Seoul are still in the playoff zone of their group and, importantly, they remain unbeaten at home in this tournament. Sanfrecce Hiroshima, on the other hand, are in good form. They are performing well in the AFC Champions League, currently sitting third in their group, and have also made a strong start to the new J1 League season. In head-to-head meetings with Seoul, Hiroshima hold a slight overall advantage. It is also worth noting that matches between these two sides have historically been open and high-scoring. Taking into account Seoul’s solid home performances in the AFC Champions League, Hiroshima’s current good form, and the attacking nature of their previous encounters, there is every reason to expect this game to follow the same pattern. We believe this match should produce goals, with both teams likely to find the net. My bet for this match: Total Over 2 goals at odds of 1.46.
