REF’s picks

Sanfrecce Hiroshima arrive at the summit of the J1 League and hold a clear upper hand over a struggling V-Varen Nagasaki side. The visitors have dominated recent head-to-head meetings and boast an impressive offensive record that should prove too much for the hosts.

1. 1Sanfrecce sit top of the table with seven wins from ten matches and devastating away form.
2. 2V-Varen Nagasaki are mired near the relegation zone with defensive vulnerabilities that leave them exposed.
3. 3Hiroshima could potentially suffer a lapse in concentration after dominating their recent fixtures comfortably.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.