Football · Japan J-League · 12/09, 12:00

Prediction: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka

Team pages: Sanfrecce Hiroshima · Cerezo Osaka

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.08Total
Sanfrecce Hiroshima1.88
Cerezo Osaka1.2
1X2
52% 25% 23%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Draw Cerezo Osaka
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 63% Both teams to score 56%
Most likely score
1-1 11%
Recent form · 10 last
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 6-3-1 (W-D-L)
LDWWWWWDDW
Cerezo Osaka 6-2-2 (W-D-L)
DDWWWWLWLW
Head-to-head
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4–2–0 Cerezo Osaka (6 last)
  • Sanfrecce Hiroshima2-1Cerezo Osaka
  • Cerezo Osaka1-2Sanfrecce Hiroshima
  • Cerezo Osaka1-1Sanfrecce Hiroshima
  • Sanfrecce Hiroshima2-1Cerezo Osaka
  • Sanfrecce Hiroshima2-0Cerezo Osaka
  • Cerezo Osaka1-1Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 60%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Sanfrecce Hiroshima (rating 1607 vs 1560).
  • H2H favours Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 4-2-0.
  • High corners: 10.8 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 5 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Sanfrecce HiroshimaCerezo Osaka
Goals for / against (FT)2.1 / 0.61.9 / 1.2
Goals for / against (HT)0.8 / 0.21 / 0.6
Half-time result (W/D/L)60/40/0%50/40/10%
Corners (HT / FT)2.2 / 4.93 / 5.9
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)2.8 / 0.12.2 / 0

Head-to-head (H2H) · Sanfrecce Hiroshima 420 Cerezo Osaka

Swipe the table sideways →

DateHomeScoreAway
25/04/26
Japan J-League
Sanfrecce Hiroshima2-1
HT 0-1
Cerezo Osaka
22/02/26
Japan J-League
Cerezo Osaka1-2
HT 0-0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
31/08/25
Japan J-League
Cerezo Osaka1-1
HT 1-0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
06/04/25
Japan J-League
Sanfrecce Hiroshima2-1
HT 1-1
Cerezo Osaka
11/08/24
Japan J-League
Sanfrecce Hiroshima2-0
HT 0-0
Cerezo Osaka
26/05/24
Japan J-League
Cerezo Osaka1-1
HT 0-0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Standings · Japan J-League

Swipe the table sideways →

#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Machida Zelvia 6510 18516
2 Vissel Kobe 6411 9413
3 Kashima Antlers 6402 131112
4 Kashiwa Reysol 6402 10812
5 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 6321 13511
6 FC Tokyo 6321 11811
7 Yokohama F-Marinos 6312 10810
8 Fagiano Okayama 6312 8710
9 Cerezo Osaka 6312 5510
10 Kawasaki Frontale 6231 1299
11 Mito Hollyhock 6231 1189
12 Urawa Red Diamonds 6303 12159
13 Gamba Osaka 6132 8116
14 Nagoya Grampus 6204 7116
15 Kyoto Sanga FC 6123 7115
16 Avispa Fukuoka 6114 9104
17 Shimizu S-Pulse 6114 374
18 V-Varen Nagasaki 6114 7144
19 Tokyo Verdy 6033 283
20 JEF Utd Chiba 6105 5153

Common opponents 3 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentSanfrecce HiroshimaCerezo Osaka
Nagoya Grampus 3-0 W 6-1 W
Vissel Kobe 1-1 D 0-1 L
Fagiano Okayama 0-1 L 2-1 W
Record vs common 1 W 1 D 1 L 2 W 0 D 1 L

Better against common opponents: Cerezo Osaka (2 of 3 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

LDWWWWWDDW

Swipe the table sideways →

Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
02/09 Nagoya Grampus
Japan J-League
0-0 3-0 23 W
29/08 Gamba Osaka
Japan J-League
0-0 0-0 74 D
22/08 Kawasaki Frontale
Japan J-League
1-0 1-1 33 D
15/08 Urawa Red Diamonds
Japan J-League
2-1 4-1 113 W
08/08 JEF Utd Chiba
Japan J-League
1-0 3-0 32 W
23/05 Nagoya Grampus
Japan J-League
2-1 4-2 21 W
17/05 Kyoto Sanga FC
Japan J-League
1-0 4-0 103 W
10/05 Gamba Osaka
Japan J-League
0-0 1-0 12 W
06/05 Vissel Kobe
Japan J-League
1-0 1-1 64 D
02/05 Fagiano Okayama
Japan J-League
0-0 0-1 44 L

Cerezo Osaka

DDWWWWLWLW

Swipe the table sideways →

Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
02/09 Kashiwa Reysol
Japan J-League
1-0 2-0 71 W
29/08 Vissel Kobe
Japan J-League
0-0 0-1 93 L
22/08 Shimizu S-Pulse
Japan J-League
0-0 1-0 74 W
15/08 Avispa Fukuoka
Japan J-League
0-2 0-3 21 L
08/08 Fagiano Okayama
Japan J-League
2-1 2-1 51 W
24/05 Fagiano Okayama
Japan J-League
1-0 3-2 34 W
17/05 Nagoya Grampus
Japan J-League
3-1 6-1 41 W
09/05 V-Varen Nagasaki
Japan J-League
1-1 3-2 83 W
06/05 Shimizu S-Pulse
Japan J-League
1-0 1-1 72 D
03/05 Avispa Fukuoka
Japan J-League
1-1 1-1 72 D

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Sanfrecce Hiroshima win (52%). Probabilities: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 52%, draw 25%, Cerezo Osaka 23%.

How many goals are expected in Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka?

The model expects 3.08 goals (Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1.88 · Cerezo Osaka 1.2), with a 51% chance of over 3 goals.

Will both teams score in Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka?

The model gives a 56% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.