Thursday , 1 October 2026

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Kyoto Sanga FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Cerezo Osaka FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Kyoto Sanga FC
Sun 28 Sep 2025 · 09:30 UTC Yodoko Sakura Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Yuta Miyamoto
Y 55' Joao Pedro Mendes
Rikito Inoue 70' Y
Motohiko Nakajima 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Kyoto Sanga FC — J. League at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyoto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tokyo 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tokyo Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F.Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

4
3
3
Cerezo Osaka FC 10 games · Avg 2.8 goals Kyoto Sanga FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-09-28 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC 2025-05-03 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–3 Cerezo Osaka FC 2024-08-17 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–5 Kyoto Sanga FC 2024-06-01 Kyoto Sanga FC 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2023-11-25 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Kyoto Sanga FC

Recent Form

Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Sep Kyoto Sanga FC H 1–2 L
23 Sep Kashima Antlers A 1–3 L
20 Sep Kashiwa Reysol H 1–1 D
13 Sep Avispa Fukuoka A 4–2 W
31 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–1 D
23 Aug Vissel Kobe H 1–1 D
Kyoto Sanga FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Sep Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–1 W
23 Sep FC Machida Zelvia H 1–1 D
20 Sep Shimizu S-Pulse H 0–1 L
12 Sep Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–1 D
30 Aug Fagiano Okayama FC H 5–0 W
24 Aug FC Tokyo A 4–0 W

Season Stats

Cerezo Osaka FC Kyoto Sanga FC
#2 Position #8
31 Points 23
18 Played 18
11 / 0 / 7 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
48 Scored 32
38 Conceded 39
+10 GD -7
1.72 PPG 1.28
61% Win % 44%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season

Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/4
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/7
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cerezo Osaka FC
Solomon Sakuragawa 3 G
Yumeki Yokoyama 1 G
Kyoto Sanga FC
Rafael Elias 5 G 3 A
Ryuma Nakano 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cerezo Osaka FC and Kyoto Sanga FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Kyoto Sanga FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' Cerezo Osaka FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kyoto Sanga FC's shape.
  • 15' Cerezo Osaka FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 25' Fuki Yamada is replacing Papagaio for the Kyoto Sanga FC side.
  • 26' The whistle greets Lucas Fernandes as he departs to be replaced by Shion Homma.
  • 31' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 36' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 41' Leo Gomes, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 44' A stunning finish from Temma Matsuda — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Yuta Miyamoto.
  • 50' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Kyoto Sanga FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 55' Joao Pedro Mendes picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 57' Against the run of play, Dion Cools has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 59' The supporters are chanting for Ryuma Nakano. He replaces Joao Pedro Mendes on 59 minute.
  • 64' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 69' It is a cagey affair so far. Cerezo Osaka FC in their trying to find a way past Kyoto Sanga FC's compact .
  • 70' The referee calls foul for Rikito Inoue. He receives a card.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Kyoto Sanga FC. Shimpei Fukuoka is replaced by Shun Nagasawa.
  • 80' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Masaya Shibayama as he leaves the pitch. Motohiko Nakajima steps in for Cerezo Osaka FC.
  • 87' Sensational shot from Shun Nagasawa. Kyoto Sanga FC is back in the lead.
  • 88' It is a substitution in Cerezo Osaka FC team. Rafael Ratao is replaced by Vitor Bueno on 88 minute.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Motohiko Nakajima argues furiously but the card stands.
  • With this win, Kyoto Sanga FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arthur Papas

Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kwi-Jea Cho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Temma Matsuda 3
Papagaio 3
Taichi Hara 3
Leo Ceara 2
Dion Cools 1
Shun Nagasawa 1
Vitor Bueno 1
Sota Kitano 1

Head to Head

2025-09-28 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC 2025-05-03 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–3 Cerezo Osaka FC 2024-08-17 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–5 Kyoto Sanga FC 2024-06-01 Kyoto Sanga FC 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2023-11-25 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Kyoto Sanga FC

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2025-09-28 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2025-09-23 Kashima Antlers 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2025-09-20 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Kashiwa Reysol D 2025-09-13 Avispa Fukuoka 2–4 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2025-08-31 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2025-08-23 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Vissel Kobe D

Kyoto Sanga FC Form

2025-09-28 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC W 2025-09-23 Kyoto Sanga FC 1–1 FC Machida Zelvia D 2025-09-20 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-09-12 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Kyoto Sanga FC D 2025-08-30 Kyoto Sanga FC 5–0 Fagiano Okayama FC W 2025-08-24 FC Tokyo 0–4 Kyoto Sanga FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.13 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.83 Kyoto Sanga FC xG
I would bet for: Cerezo Osaka FC or Kyoto Sanga FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 74%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cerezo Osaka FC41% Draw24% Kyoto Sanga FC35%
Actual: Kyoto Sanga FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes73% 0% No27%
Avg goals/match: 3.96
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 74%
26%
± 3.5 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Kyoto Sanga FC
59%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Kyoto Sanga FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cerezo Osaka FC35% Draw38% Kyoto Sanga FC27%
Actual: Kyoto Sanga FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 3
4%
1 – 0
3.6%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC

Handicap Cerezo Osaka FC covers Push Kyoto Sanga FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 13% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 18% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 16% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 10% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.