Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction 31 August 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Cerezo Osaka and Sanfrecce Hiroshima promises to be a true battle on the pitch. Both teams are in good form, though they emphasize different aspects of play. Cerezo have shown stability at home, remaining unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 matches, while Sanfrecce are solidifying their position with a strong defense and impressive attack. A dynamic encounter is expected, with plenty of corner kicks, as supported by the stats: over 9.5 corners have been played in most of Cerezo's games this season.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 06 April 2025 and ended with a score of 2-1. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Sanfrecce Hiroshima were the home side):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of the head-to-head encounters between Cerezo Osaka and Sanfrecce Hiroshima:
- A total of 41 matches played;
- Home wins: 13, Away wins: 21, Draws: 7;
- Total goals scored: 53 by hosts, 61 by visitors;
- Average first-half total: 0.95, second-half: 1.83;
- Average total goals per match: 2.78.
Head-to-head statistics Cerezo Osaka - Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Cerezo Osaka Team Overview
The last official match was played on in the J1 League, with Cerezo Osaka hosting Vissel Kobe. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here's the match statistics (Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Cerezo Osaka currently sit 10th in the table, showcasing decent form with 4 wins and 3 draws in their last 10 matches. The club emphasizes ball control and swift counter-attacks, which consistently allow them to create dangerous opportunities in front of the opposition's goal. However, conceding goals remains an issue for the team, as they allow more than a goal per game on average. Despite this, Cerezo display particular confidence at home, managing to avoid losses in many of their matches.
Match Results: Cerezo Osaka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Cup, with Nagoya Grampus as the home team and Sanfrecce Hiroshima as the visitors. The match concluded with a scoreline of 2-4.
Here are the game statistics (Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, currently sitting in sixth place, are showcasing impressive form with seven wins in their last ten matches. Their gameplay revolves around a solid defense and swift transitions to attack down the wings. A key strength lies in their defense, as the team concedes less than one goal per game. Their most recent encounter with Cerezo ended in a 2-1 victory earlier this spring, suggesting they have a strong chance to replicate that success now.
Match Results: Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 41;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 7; number of draws - 11;
- Average first-half total: 0.95;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.41, while the visitors net 0.54.
First-Half Stats: Cerezo Osaka (home) vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 6 (42.86%) vs 6 (42.86%);
- losses: 1 (7.14%) vs 3 (21.43%);
- draws: 7 (50%) vs 5 (35.71%);
- Average goals scored: 1.21 vs 0.79;
- Average goals conceded: 0.43 vs 0.21.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 5;
- losses: 2 vs 0;
- draws: 6 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.2).
- Cerezo Osaka have drawn in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 games against Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League).
- Cerezo Osaka have drawn in the 1st half in last 6 games against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 21, draws - 7.
Statistics: Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 28;
- wins: 10 vs 15;
- win percentage: 37% vs 54%;
- losses: 9 vs 9;
- draws: 8 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 7;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 1.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.29, the guests - 1.49;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.78;
- both teams scored: overall - 25; at the home team's field - 14.
Statistics: Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- average total in the tournament: 2.93 vs 1.86;
- average total goals scored: 1.52 vs 1.18;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.74 vs 0.39;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.78 vs 0.79;
- Cerezo Osaka: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: average total away in the tournament - 1.43;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 2.17) vs 1.9 (away - 2).
- Cerezo Osaka have scored under 1.5 goals in last 12 games against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- Cerezo Osaka have scored under 1.5 goals in last 10 games against Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League).
- Cerezo Osaka have scored under 1.5 goals in last 9 home games against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- Cerezo Osaka have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 home games against Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League).
Prediction on corners
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.63; at home field - 6.71;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.6; at home field - 7.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.64, away - 5.86;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; away - 5.
- Cerezo Osaka have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.1 (1.05 for home team and 1.05 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.95 (1.14 for home team and 0.81 for away team).
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.07; at home - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.1; at home - 1.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 0.89, away - 0.93;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.6; away - 0.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- both teams scored all-time - 25 times;
- on the home team’s field - 14 times.
Statistics: Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- number of matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 28;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 18 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Cerezo Osaka at home - 10 (71%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sanfrecce Hiroshima away - 4 (29%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 2;
- BTTS matches for Cerezo Osaka at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Sanfrecce Hiroshima away - 1 (20%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams possess clear playing strategies and deliver commendable performances. However, identifying a true favorite is challenging. We suggest focusing on the corner kick trend, which is prominently seen with Cerezo Osaka, as the "over" has hit in 8 of their last 9 matches. Their wing play might lead to a high number of set pieces, so we recommend betting on over 9.5 corners. The odds are excellent, and the risks are somewhat mitigated.No comments
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