Johor Darul Ta’zim vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Preview & Prediction | 2025-25 AFC Champions League Elite | Round of 16

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Johor Darul Ta’zim kick off their AFC Champions League knockout campaign with a clash against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Gelang Patah in Malaysia.

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Johor Darul Ta’zim vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction

Johor Darul Ta’zim hammered Penang by four goals to nil in the Malaysia Super League at the weekend. The hosts have won 18 from 18 domestically, while also finishing sixth in the 12-team Group A of the AFC Champions League.

They now face a Sanfrecce Hiroshima side that suffered a 2-1 loss at home to Kyogo Sanga in their most recent outing, ending a three-match unbeaten run of form at the start of their 2026 Japanese J1 League campaign.

With their home advantage, Johor Darul Ta’zim will fancy themselves to be able to frustrate a strong Sanfrecce side but the visitors have to remain slight favourites in a likely close and low-scoring contest in Malaysia.

Johor Darul Ta’zim vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima tip: Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win & under 3.5 goals