Kyoto Sanga vs. Hiroshima Sanfrecce

Hiroshima Sanfrecce is in third place in the Japanese J1 League standings. They have to head out on the road for this Emperor's Cup battle where they're 0-1-1 in the last two league road contests getting outscored 4-0. They're also 3-3-2 in their last eight league road games surrendering 12 goals. They head out on the road against fellow J1 League representative Kyoto Sanga. Kyoto Sanga focuses on defense and keeping games close, getting outscored 34-28 in 30 matches. They come off a 1-0 victory at eighth-ranked Sagan Tosu and are 2-1-1 in their last four home contests. They've won three of their last four Emperor's Cup home games outscoring visitors 8-4. They've also won 8 of their last 11 Emperor's Cup home contests, so back home field. Play Kyoto Sanga on the moneyline.