Sanfrecce Hiroshima lineup vs Iwaki

Sanfrecce Hiroshima's expected lineup vs Iwaki, Wed 7 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 3 matches): Osako (2); Nakano (3), Araki (3), Sasaki (3); Arai (3), Higashi (3), Kato (3), Suzuki (3), Kawabe (2), Nakajima (2); Ayukawa (2). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Avispa Fukuoka match on 19 Sep.

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  • TRANSFERShichi leaves for Kyoto Sanga5 Sep · Transfer
  • TRANSFERYengi joins on loan from Aberdeen30 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERKawamura signs from Red Bull Salzburg24 Jul · Transfer
  • TRANSFERNakamura goes out on loan to Le Havre16 Jul · Loan
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima predicted lineup vs Iwaki

MOST USED XI

Sanfrecce Hiroshima's expected lineup at home to Iwaki in the Emperor Cup is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 3 official matches: Osako in goal, a back three of Nakano, Araki and Sasaki, and Ayukawa leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

  1. MIDArai
  2. MIDKato

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 3 of the last 3 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 3 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Bartosch Gaul, Sanfrecce Hiroshima manager
Head Coach
Bartosch Gaul
Since Jun 2025
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 3 of last 3
3-4-2-1
100%

Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.

Most Common Sanfrecce Hiroshima Starting XI

Based on 3 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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2025/26
  • MIDSuzuki1/1 penalties scored
  • MIDKato0/1 penalties scored
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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DEPARTED
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IN · 6
  • YYengifrom AberdeenLoanAUG '26
  • KKawamurafrom Red Bull SalzburgTransferJUL '26
  • HHallerfrom UtrechtFree agentJUL '26
  • IIyohafrom Omiya ArdijaLoan returnJUN '26
  • SSembafrom Mito HollyhockLoan returnJUN '26
  • IInouefrom Matsumoto YamagaLoan returnJUN '26
OUT · 6
  • SShichito Kyoto SangaTransferSEP '26
  • NNakamurato Le HavreLoanJUL '26
  • OOharato Jubilo IwataLoanJUN '26
  • HHillto Blaublitz AkitaLoanJUN '26
  • GGermainto Shimizu S-pulseTransferJUN '26
  • KKinoshitato Shimizu S-pulseTransferJUN '26
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima

What is Sanfrecce Hiroshima's expected lineup?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's expected lineup at home to Iwaki in the Emperor Cup is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 3 official matches: Osako in goal, a back three of Nakano, Araki and Sasaki, and Ayukawa leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Osako, Nakano, Araki, Sasaki, Arai, Higashi, Kato, Suzuki, Kawabe, Nakajima, Ayukawa.
Who started Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last match?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Japan J1 League (3-4-2-1): K. Osako, S. Nakano, H. Araki, S. Sasaki, S. Koshimichi, N. Arai, T. Matsumoto, S. Higashi, M. Kato, A. Suzuki, S. Ayukawa.
What was Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last result?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Sanfrecce Hiroshima last win?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating Avispa Fukuoka 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
A. Suzuki has taken the most penalties for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season?
S. Sasaki leads with 3 starts for Sanfrecce Hiroshima across all competitions this season.
What formation does Sanfrecce Hiroshima use most often?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have used a 3-4-2-1 in 3 of their 3 matches this season.
Which Sanfrecce Hiroshima defender has started the most this season?
S. Sasaki has made the most starts as defender for Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Sanfrecce Hiroshima midfielder has started the most this season?
S. Higashi has made the most starts as midfielder for Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season, starting 3 matches.
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