Sanfrecce Hiroshima lineup today @ V-varen Nagasaki

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima's expected lineup at V-varen Nagasaki, Wed 21 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 6 matches): Osako (4); Araki (6), Arai (6), Nakano (5), Sasaki (3); Kawabe (5), Nakajima (5), Higashi (5); Suzuki (6), Ayukawa (5), Kato (4). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Kyoto Sanga match on 17 Oct.

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Quiet since 5 Sep: nothing new to report

  • 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
  • TRANSFERHaller signs from Utrecht5 Jul · Free agent
  • TRANSFEROhara goes out on loan to Jubilo Iwata30 Jun · Loan
  • TRANSFERHill goes out on loan to Blaublitz Akita30 Jun · Loan
  • TRANSFERIyoha returns from a loan at Omiya Ardija30 Jun · Return from loan

Sanfrecce Hiroshima predicted lineup vs V-varen Nagasaki

MOST USED XI

Sanfrecce Hiroshima's expected lineup away at V-varen Nagasaki in the J1 League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 6 official matches: Osako in goal, a back four of Araki, Arai, Nakano and Sasaki, and Suzuki, Ayukawa and Kato further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news

  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 5 of the last 5 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 6 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 · 5 of last 5
3-4-2-1
100%

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

Most Common Sanfrecce Hiroshima Starting XI

Based on 6 official matches this season

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

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2025/26
  • FWDSuzuki1/1 penalties scored
  • FWDKato0/1 penalties scored
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
6
DEPARTED
6
IN · 6
  • YYengifrom AberdeenLoanAUG '26
  • KKawamurafrom Red Bull SalzburgTransferJUL '26
  • HHallerfrom UtrechtFree agentJUL '26
  • IIyohafrom Omiya ArdijaLoan returnJUN '26
  • SSembafrom Mito HollyhockLoan returnJUN '26
  • AAsanofrom MallorcaFree agentJUN '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 today?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's expected lineup away at V-varen Nagasaki in the J1 League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 6 official matches: Osako in goal, a back four of Araki, Arai, Nakano and Sasaki, and Suzuki, Ayukawa and Kato further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Osako, Araki, Arai, Nakano, Sasaki, Kawabe, Nakajima, Higashi, Suzuki, Ayukawa, Kato.
Who started Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last match?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's starting XI on 17 Oct 2026 in the Japan J1 League (3-4-2-1): K. Osako, S. Nakano, H. Araki, S. Higashi, N. Arai, H. Kawabe, Y. Nakajima, D. Suga, A. Suzuki, S. Ayukawa, S. Haller.
What was Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last result?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Kyoto Sanga 3–0 on 17 Oct 2026.
When did Sanfrecce Hiroshima last win?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima last won on 17 Oct 2026, beating Kyoto Sanga 3–0.
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?
H. Araki leads with 6 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 5 of their 5 matches this season.
Which Sanfrecce Hiroshima goalkeeper has started the most this season?
K. Osako has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Sanfrecce Hiroshima defender has started the most this season?
H. Araki has made the most starts as defender for Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season, starting 6 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 5 matches.
Which Sanfrecce Hiroshima forward has started the most this season?
A. Suzuki has made the most starts as forward for Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season, starting 6 matches.
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