Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction, H2H & Stats

Japan: J1 League · Regular Season - 7
Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

2nd in table
WLWLW
Full time
6:1
HT 3 - 0
Cerezo Osaka

Cerezo Osaka

12th in table
LDDWL
10' A. Suzuki (Penalty)
18' S. Ayukawa
45' A. Suzuki
55' S. Nakano
57' S. Ayukawa
80' S. Ayukawa (Penalty)
87' Pablo Sabbag
90' S. Uejo
Saturday, 12 September 2026
Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, Hiroshima
César Ramos Palazuelos, Mexico

Head to head

Last 9 meetings
9games
6Sanfrecce Hiroshima wins
3Draws
0Cerezo Osaka wins
2.1Goals per game
67%Both scored
44%Over 2.5
25 Apr 2026J1 League Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Cerezo Osaka
22 Feb 2026J1 League Cerezo Osaka 1 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
31 Aug 2025J1 League Cerezo Osaka 1 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
06 Apr 2025J1 League Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Cerezo Osaka
11 Aug 2024J1 League Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 0 Cerezo Osaka
26 May 2024J1 League Cerezo Osaka 1 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
21 Oct 2023J1 League Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0 - 0 Cerezo Osaka
29 Apr 2023J1 League Cerezo Osaka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
22 Oct 2022J-League Cup Cerezo Osaka 1 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League table

#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPtsForm
1 FC Tokyo 13931 31:8 +23 30 WWDWW
2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 13922 32:10 +22 29 WWLWW
3 Machida Zelvia 13841 30:10 +20 28 DDWWW
4 Kashiwa Reysol 13913 29:19 +10 28 WWDLW
5 Vissel Kobe 13823 21:12 +9 26 WDLWL
6 Kashima 13724 29:22 +7 23 WLDWW
7 Kawasaki Frontale 13643 27:22 +5 22 LWWWL
8 Yokohama F. Marinos 13562 20:14 +6 21 WDDDD
9 Urawa 13706 21:27 -6 21 LWWWL
10 Fagiano Okayama 13517 15:21 -6 16 LLWLL
11 Nagoya Grampus 13427 15:21 -6 14 LDDWW
12 Cerezo Osaka 13355 13:23 -10 14 LDDLD
13 Shimizu S-pulse 13427 10:22 -12 14 LLLDW
14 Kyoto Sanga 13346 17:23 -6 13 WDDLL
15 V-varen Nagasaki 13337 16:21 -5 12 LLWLD
16 Gamba Osaka 13265 14:21 -7 12 DDWDL
17 Tokyo Verdy 13256 11:22 -11 11 WWDLL
18 JEF United Chiba 13247 15:24 -9 10 WDLDD
19 Mito Hollyhock 13238 12:25 -13 9 LLLLL
20 Avispa Fukuoka 132110 13:24 -11 7 LLLLW

Top scorers

J1 League
1 Léo CearáKashima 12goals 0assists 11apps
2 A. SuzukiSanfrecce Hiroshima 9goals 4assists 13apps
3 MarcinhoKawasaki Frontale 8goals 3assists 13apps
4 M. NagakuraFC Tokyo 7goals 4assists 13apps
5 Rafael EliasKyoto Sanga 7goals 3assists 11apps
6 Y. SegawaKashiwa Reysol 7goals 2assists 12apps
7 A. ČavrićKashima 7goals 1assists 13apps
8 K. TanimuraYokohama F. Marinos 7goals 1assists 13apps
9 Y. OsakoVissel Kobe 6goals 0assists 11apps
10 Matheus SávioUrawa 5goals 1assists 12apps

Recent form

8 W 0 D 2 L in the last 10
31 Oct 2026J1 League Mito Hollyhock 0 - 3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W
28 Oct 2026J-League Cup Yokohama F. Marinos 4 - 3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L
24 Oct 2026J1 League Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse W
21 Oct 2026J1 League V-varen Nagasaki 4 - 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L
17 Oct 2026J1 League Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3 - 0 Kyoto Sanga W
14 Oct 2026J-League Cup Matsumoto Yamaga 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W
11 Oct 2026J1 League Tokyo Verdy 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W
07 Oct 2026Emperor Cup Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4 - 0 Iwaki W
29 Sep 2026J-League Cup Tochigi City 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W
19 Sep 2026J1 League Avispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W
4 W 4 D 2 L in the last 10
31 Oct 2026J1 League Kashima 4 - 1 Cerezo Osaka L
28 Oct 2026J-League Cup Mito Hollyhock 1 - 3 Cerezo Osaka W
25 Oct 2026J1 League Cerezo Osaka 2 - 2 JEF United Chiba D
21 Oct 2026J1 League Nagoya Grampus 1 - 1 Cerezo Osaka D
17 Oct 2026J1 League Cerezo Osaka 2 - 4 Kawasaki Frontale L
14 Oct 2026J-League Cup Gainare Tottori 2 - 3 Cerezo Osaka W
10 Oct 2026J1 League Cerezo Osaka 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos D
07 Oct 2026Emperor Cup Cerezo Osaka 2 - 0 Kagoshima United W
29 Sep 2026J-League Cup Fujieda MYFC 1 - 2 Cerezo Osaka W
19 Sep 2026J1 League V-varen Nagasaki 1 - 1 Cerezo Osaka D

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Draw Cerezo Osaka
Value spotted: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win at 1.61 (model 77% vs market 59%)

Most likely scores

2-0 17.2%
1-0 16%
3-0 12.3%
2-1 7.7%
0-0 7.4%
1-1 7.2%

Expected goals: 2.15 Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 0.45 Cerezo Osaka

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals73%
Over 2.5 goals48%
Over 3.5 goals26%
Both teams score32%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
53%
Form
47%
77%
Attack
23%
44%
Defence
56%
100%
Goal model
0%
93%
Head to head
7%
69%
Goals
31%
67%
Overall
32%

Season numbers

J1 League 2027

When the goals come

1
0-15'
0
3
16-30'
3
2
31-45'
0
0
46-60'
0
4
61-75'
2
4
76-90'
0
1
0-15'
1
1
16-30'
0
0
31-45'
2
2
46-60'
0
0
61-75'
2
0
76-90'
0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Cerezo Osaka

Side by side

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Cerezo Osaka
6 Played 6
3 Won 3
2 Drawn 1
1 Lost 2
2.2 Goals scored per game 0.8
0.8 Goals conceded per game 0.8
2.3 / 2 Scored per game (home / away) 1.3 / 0
3 Clean sheets 3
1 Failed to score 3
2 Longest winning run 1
3-0 Biggest win 2-0
3-2 Biggest defeat 3-0
0/0 Penalties scored 1/1

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka: preview and prediction

Sanfrecce Hiroshima host Cerezo Osaka in the Japan J1 League (Regular Season - 7) on Saturday, 12th September 2026 at 11:00 at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, Hiroshima. Sanfrecce Hiroshima sit 2nd in the table and Cerezo Osaka 12th.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are in good shape, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (W-L-W-L-W). Cerezo Osaka have been inconsistent, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (L-D-D-W-L).

In the last 9 meetings, Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 6, Cerezo Osaka won 0 and 3 ended level. These games average 2.1 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% and over 2.5 goals in 44%.

Our goal model expects about 2.15 goals for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and 0.45 for Cerezo Osaka. It gives Sanfrecce Hiroshima the edge (77% home win, 17% draw, 6% away win), 48% for over 2.5 goals and 32% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 2-0.

Our pick was Home Win at odds of 1.61. We also like BTTS No, Under 3.5.

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Football Analyst & Predictor · Rarabet

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka FAQs

What is the best prediction for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka?

Our top tip is Home Win: Home Win (1.61 odds).

Who will win Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka?

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are favourites: our model gives Sanfrecce Hiroshima 77%, the draw 17% and Cerezo Osaka 6%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 32% chance in our model, and it happened in 67% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 2.6 goals in total, with a 48% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka?

Kick-off is on Saturday, 12th September 2026 at 11:00 at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, Hiroshima.

Who is the referee?

César Ramos Palazuelos, Mexico is in charge of this game.