Ulsan HD vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction and Betting Tips


Ulsan HD host Sanfrecce at the Munsu Football Stadium on Tuesday for matchday three of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League. Both teams have seen an identical track record so far, winning the first game before drawing the second.

Speaking of the Korean champions, Ulsan beat China's Chengdu Rongcheng 2-1 at home, including a stoppage-time winner from Heo Yool, who completed his switch.

In their next game, the Tigers faced another Chinese club, this time Shanghai Shenshua, who also took the lead in the game before Ulsan equalized in the second half to earn a point.

The K League 1 giants have shown incredible fighting spirit to claw their way back to a tie on both occasions. However, their propensity to concede goals is an Achilles heel, and will make life difficult for them in this tournament.

Meanwhile, Sanfrecce beat Melbourne City 2-0 on the road in their Champions League opener before Shanghai Port overcame them late on in a 1-1 draw on matchday two.

With both teams on four points each, Sanfrecce are third, while Ulsan are fourth, separated only by goal difference (+2 and +1 respectively).

Ulsan HD vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

  • This will be the first meeting between Ulsan and Sanfrecce.
  • Ulsan have faced a Japanese team on 37 occasions, winning just 16 times.
  • The Tigers have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions, a 2-0 win over Gwangju in their last outing.
  • Sanfrecce Hiroshima have faced a Korean team on 12 occasions, winning exactly half of the occasions.
  • The Viola are unbeaten in their last 10 matches in all competitions, with six wins

Ulsan HD vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction

This is a clash between two good teams, both of whom have started their Champions League campaign on a positive note. So, we expect an attractive tactical battle here, but not many goals. It could be a close affair with the teams playing out a low-scoring tie.

Prediction: Ulsan HD 1-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Ulsan HD vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Betting Tips

Tip 1 – Result: draw

Tip 2: Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals

Tip 3 – Both teams score: Yes