Melbourne City FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Prediction | AFC Champions League | 16/09
Asia - AFC Champions League
Melbourne City FC and Sanfrecce Hiroshima face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 AFC Champions League season. The game takes place at AAMI Park on Tuesday, 16/09/2025, at 08:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Melbourne City FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Melbourne City FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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Our prediction is: Melbourne City FC to win the 1st half
As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Melbourne City FC is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Sanfrecce Hiroshima, which should result in a fast start.
That is why we are tipping Melbourne City FC to win the first half in the half-time market.
Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match
If you're expecting Melbourne City FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima to be a goal fest, think again.
We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.
Melbourne City FC preview
Melbourne City FC comes into the match having played 0 games in the AFC Champions League so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.
Melbourne City FC's attack has scored 0 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the AFC Champions League, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.
The offense system of Melbourne City FC is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 0 goals conceded in 0 matches, resulting in an average of 0.
- 31/10/2026Melbourne CitySydneyW2131/10/2026A-LeagueMelbourne City
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Sydney2 - 1W - 24/10/2026Melbourne Victory FCMelbourne CityD1124/10/2026A-LeagueMelbourne Victory FC
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Melbourne City1 - 1D - 17/10/2026AucklandMelbourne CityL3117/10/2026A-LeagueAuckland
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Melbourne City3 - 1L - 02/05/2026AucklandMelbourne CityD1102/05/2026A-LeagueAuckland
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Melbourne City1 - 1D - 26/04/2026Melbourne CityAdelaide UnitedL1226/04/2026A-LeagueMelbourne City
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Adelaide United1 - 2L
Sanfrecce Hiroshima preview
On the other hand, Sanfrecce Hiroshima comes into the match having played 0 games in the AFC Champions League so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's attack has scored 0 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the AFC Champions League, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.
The offense system of Sanfrecce Hiroshima is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 0 goals conceded in 0 matches, resulting in an average of 0.
- 31/10/2026Mito HollyhockSanfrecce HiroshimaW0331/10/2026J1 LeagueMito Hollyhock
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima0 - 3W - 24/10/2026Sanfrecce HiroshimaShimizu S-PulseW4024/10/2026J1 LeagueSanfrecce Hiroshima
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Shimizu S-Pulse4 - 0W - 21/10/2026V-Varen NagasakiSanfrecce HiroshimaL4021/10/2026J1 LeagueV-Varen Nagasaki
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima4 - 0L - 17/10/2026Sanfrecce HiroshimaKyoto SangaW3017/10/2026J1 LeagueSanfrecce Hiroshima
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Kyoto Sanga3 - 0W - 11/10/2026Tokyo VerdySanfrecce HiroshimaW0211/10/2026J1 LeagueTokyo Verdy
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima0 - 2W
Head to head: Melbourne City FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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