Sanfrecce Hiroshima are favored to win with odds around 1.75 compared to FC Seoul at 2.25, given Hiroshima's strong recent form in the AFC Champions League Elite where they currently sit in the top positions of the standings with 5 points from 2 matches. Hiroshima's attacking prowess, demonstrated by their 5-3 victory over Kashiwa Reysol and their dominant performance against Johor Darul Ta'zim, positions them as the stronger contenders for this fixture with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 10:00 AM UTC on February 17, 2026, which corresponds to 7:00 PM JST (Japan Standard Time) on the same date, giving Sanfrecce Hiroshima a significant home advantage.

The match will be played at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima (also known as Hiroshima Soccer Stadium) in Hiroshima, Japan, a venue with a capacity of approximately 36,000 seats that serves as Sanfrecce Hiroshima's primary home ground.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.75, supported by their current position in the AFC Champions League Elite standings and their recent 2-1 victory over Johor Darul Ta'zim. Hiroshima's new signing Akito Suzuki has already demonstrated his impact with multiple goals, while their defensive organization and home-field advantage make them strong favorites.

In their previous AFC Champions League encounter, Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated FC Seoul's regional counterparts in group stage competition, and historically Hiroshima has maintained a strong record against Korean opposition. The head-to-head context suggests Hiroshima's experience in continental competitions and current form give them a decisive edge in this AFC Champions League Elite matchup.