J1 League
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 11:00 (UK Time)
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at , 11:00 (UK time).
Read the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Sanfrecce Hiroshima the side to beat, with roughly 60% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all J1 League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Preview
Sanfrecce Hiroshima reach this fixture 6 match into their J1 League. Here is where Sanfrecce Hiroshima stand:
In this competition
3 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
1.83 points per game
13 scored, at 2.17 a game
5 conceded, at 0.83 a game
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, season-wide
3 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Akito Suzuki, 4 goals
Most assists: Mutsuki Kato, 2 assists
Recent results — Sanfrecce Hiroshima
06/09/2026 05:00
02/09/2026 06:00
29/08/2026 05:00
22/08/2026 06:15
15/08/2026 06:00
Cerezo Osaka: how they are travelling
Cerezo Osaka come in 6 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what Cerezo Osaka have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1.67 points per game
5 scored, at 0.83 a game
5 conceded, at 0.83 a game
Cerezo Osaka, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Solomon Sakuragawa, 3 goals
Most assists: Shinji Kagawa, 1 assists
Recent results — Cerezo Osaka
06/09/2026 06:00
02/09/2026 06:00
29/08/2026 06:00
22/08/2026 06:00
15/08/2026 06:00
The head-to-head favours Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Recent meetings have tended to go Sanfrecce Hiroshima's way against Cerezo Osaka.
From 29 match(es):
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 18 win(s)
Cerezo Osaka: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka prediction.
Form comparison Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
D
W
|
1.83 |
| Home |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.67 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 2.33 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.33 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.2 | 2.05 | 2.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.01 | 1.1 | 0.92 |
Away Team
Cerezo Osaka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
L
|
1.67 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.83 | 1.25 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 25% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 75% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 25% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.39 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.38 | 1.49 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka
Match: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka
Competition: J1 League
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 11:00 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.34
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
17%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
59%
League: 56%
Cards
1.83
League: 2.65
Corners
8.17
League: 8.95
Home Team
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
D
W
|
1.83 |
| Home |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.67 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 2.33 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.33 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.2 | 2.05 | 2.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.01 | 1.1 | 0.92 |
Away Team
Cerezo Osaka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
L
|
1.67 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.83 | 1.25 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 25% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 75% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 25% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.39 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.38 | 1.49 |
Corners
7.67 / Match
+61% Corners / Match
Cerezo Osaka received +61% more corners than Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League
12.34 / Match
Fagiano Okayama
(8)
Nagoya Grampus
(2)
Gamba Osaka
(7)
Kawasaki Frontale
(3)
Urawa Reds
(11)
JEF United
(3)(10)
Tokyo Verdy
(7)
Kashiwa Reysol
(9)
Vissel Kobe
(7)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(5)
Fagiano Okayama
Cards
1.17 / Match
+17% Cards / Match
Sanfrecce Hiroshima received +17% more cards than Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League
1 / Match
Fagiano Okayama
(0)
Nagoya Grampus
(1)
Gamba Osaka
(2)
Kawasaki Frontale
(2)
Urawa Reds
(1)
JEF United
(1)(1)
Tokyo Verdy
(1)
Kashiwa Reysol
(1)
Vissel Kobe
(2)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(0)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)
Fagiano Okayama
Goals Scored
2.17 / Match
+161%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is +161% better in terms of goals scored
0.83 / Match
Fagiano Okayama
(2)
Nagoya Grampus
(3)
Gamba Osaka
(0)
Kawasaki Frontale
(1)
Urawa Reds
(4)
JEF United
(3)(0)
Tokyo Verdy
(2)
Kashiwa Reysol
(0)
Vissel Kobe
(1)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(0)
Avispa Fukuoka
(2)
Fagiano Okayama
Goals Conceded
0.83 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0.83 / Match
Fagiano Okayama
(3)
Nagoya Grampus
(0)
Gamba Osaka
(0)
Kawasaki Frontale
(1)
Urawa Reds
(1)
JEF United
(0)(0)
Tokyo Verdy
(0)
Kashiwa Reysol
(1)
Vissel Kobe
(0)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(3)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)
Fagiano Okayama
J1 League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Machida Zelvia
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 2.67 |
| 2 |
Vissel Kobe
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 3 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 4 |
Kashima Antlers
|
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 5 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 6 |
Tokyo
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 7 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Urawa Reds
|
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Gamba Osaka
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 6 | 1 |
| 15 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 16 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 17 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 18 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 19 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 20 |
JEF United
|
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 3 | 0.5 |
Odds
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