Tosu Sandwiches host Sanfrecce Hiroshima in a one-legged game full of suspense. Although Sandwiches have been performing well on the road recently, their home record is a cause for concern. Will Sandstone be able to turn the tide against the ever-winning Sanfrecce Hiroshima? Sanfrecce has been winning half of their away matches with their swift offense, so this is a well-planned match with high chances of winning.
Looking back at Sandwiches' recent record, they have won four and lost three of their seven matches, which is indeed a significant improvement over their frequent defeats in the past. However, it is worth noting that three of the four victories, including the elimination of Yokohama FC from the Royal Japan Cup, came on the road, while the league's home performance in the last five matches has been four defeats, with a clear decline in home form and a high number of mistakes, which is one of the reasons why they are hovering in the lower reaches of the standings.
In contrast, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have had their ups and downs, but their overall record is stable, with 8 wins and 2 losses in their last 12 games. Especially in the last two games, they have won five games in a row, including a 1-0 win over Fukuoka Hornets, two consecutive victories are like timely rain, which helped them get rid of the difficulties in the first three games, and regained the confidence of their fans. Sanfrecce's matchups with Sandwiches have become almost a regular occurrence, with Sanfrecce winning 3 and drawing 1 of their last 4 head-to-heads, and taking the lead in the first half in all 3 of those victories, showing that they're good at striking first, and have been getting the better of the visitors in the halves of their matches.
