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It’s time to mark your calendars for November 25, 2025, as we bring you the highly anticipated Chengdu Better City vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction. This AFC Champions League Elite match, kicking off at 12:15 GMT at the Wuliangye Sports Center Stadium in Chengdu, promises to be a fresh chapter in both clubs’ histories. With no previous head to head meetings, and both sides eager to make a mark on the continental stage, this encounter has all the ingredients for a fascinating tactical battle—and maybe even a few surprises for bettors looking for value.
Let’s set the scene. Chengdu Better City, sometimes called Chengdu Rongcheng, are relatively new faces in Asian elite football but have been making steady progress in the Chinese Super League. Their home turf, the Wuliangye Sports Center, has seen its fair share of drama, and now it’s set to host its first ever meeting between Chengdu and Japan’s Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Both teams have been dealing with their fair share of injuries and suspensions. Chengdu’s lineup headaches include key absences like H. Hu (cruciate ligament) and a handful of players walking the yellow card tightrope. Sanfrecce, meanwhile, are missing Satoshi Tanaka due to a facial fracture and have several players on the brink of suspension. With both squads navigating these challenges, expect some strategic shuffling on matchday.
While there’s no official tactical breakdown for this Chengdu Better City vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction, we can make some educated guesses. Sanfrecce’s squad—valued at nearly €20 million, almost double Chengdu’s—boasts depth and international experience, with seven national team players and a typically organized approach. Expect them to control possession (AI forecasts 57%) and patiently probe for openings.
The stakes are high: Sanfrecce are juggling commitments in both the AFC Champions League Two and Elite, while Chengdu are eager to show they belong at this level. And for trivia lovers, Chengdu recently made headlines as a co-host city for the 2025 League of Legends World Championship Grand Finals—so the city is no stranger to big events!
Now, let’s get to the numbers and our AI’s take on the Chengdu Better City vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction. The bookmakers have Sanfrecce as clear favorites (away win at 1.88), while a home win for Chengdu is priced at 3.7, and the draw at 3.6. But as we know, football doesn’t always read the script.
Digging deeper, the expected stats back up a cautious approach:
If you’re looking for betting tips, under 3.5 goals looks like the smart play, with a small stake on a 0:1 away win for those who like a bit more risk. Sanfrecce’s experience and squad depth should see them through, but football has a way of surprising us—just ask Chengdu fans, who still remember that famous 1-0 away win at Wuhan Three Towns as huge underdogs.
To wrap up, this first-ever head to head between Chengdu Better City and Sanfrecce Hiroshima is shaping up to be a tactical chess match more than a goal-fest. With both teams defensively solid and Sanfrecce’s edge in squad value and recent results, our prediction is a narrow away win—0:1 to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. But as always in football (and betting), expect the unexpected!
For more betting tips, stats, and the latest insights, keep checking back at NerdyTips. Good luck, and enjoy the match!
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No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -2442 -114
Sanfrecce is expected to win with odds of -114Under 3.5 -244
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo 115
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U4.5 -222
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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Recent Matches of Sanfrecce
World - AFC Champions League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
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| 1 |
Vissel Kobe | 6 | 12-6 | 13 |
| 2 |
Machida Zelvia | 6 | 10-5 | 11 |
| 3 |
Sanfrecce | 6 | 6-3 | 11 |
| 4 |
Melbourne City | 6 | 7-6 | 10 |
| 5 |
FC Seoul | 6 | 8-5 | 9 |
| 6 |
Johor Darul Takzim | 6 | 6-5 | 8 |
| 7 |
Buriram United | 6 | 7-8 | 8 |
| 8 |
Ulsan Hyundai | 6 | 5-6 | 8 |
| 9 |
Gangwon FC | 6 | 9-11 | 7 |
| 10 |
Chengdu Better | 6 | 5-7 | 6 |
| 11 |
Shanghai | 6 | 5-9 | 4 |
| 12 |
SHANGHAI SIPG | 6 | 2-11 | 2 |
