Seoul vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As FC Seoul prepare to host Sanfrecce Hiroshima on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 11:00, this ASIA: Champions League, Group Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

FC Seoul, currently 6th in the standings with 9 points from 7 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 5 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima, sitting 3rd with 14 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

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In their previous league match against Vissel Kobe, FC Seoul recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Gu, Kim, Antonio Ros, Lee, Choi, Song, Babec, Son, Jeong, Oliveira, Ruiz. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last outing came against Johor Darul T, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 5-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Osako, Kim, Yamasaki, Shiotani, Maeda, Matsumoto, Kawabe, Nakano, Kato, Nakamura, Suzuki. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, FC Seoul are expected to maintain their unknown structure, FC Seoul and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: FC Seoul's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Sanfrecce Hiroshima's games average 1.7 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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