Cerezo Osaka FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima — J. League at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Satoshi Karakami
- Referee Hajime Matsuo
- Referee Masuya Ueda
- Referee Toshiyuki Tanaka
- Referee Osamu nomura
- Referee Yuki Noda
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 Tōkyō | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 May | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 May | Gamba Osaka | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | Tokushima Vortis | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 May | Tokushima Vortis | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | Gamba Osaka | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 May | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Cerezo Osaka FC | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #4 |
| 31 | Points | 30 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 0 / 7 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 48 | Scored | 41 |
| 38 | Conceded | 33 |
| +10 | GD | +8 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 1.67 |
| 61% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
5/–
61-75
3/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Cerezo Osaka FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Cerezo Osaka FC is showing some good football. However, Cerezo Osaka FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Sanfrecce Hiroshima started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' Cerezo Osaka FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cerezo Osaka FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yuya Asano, as he is very good at scoring at Yanmar Stadium Nagai with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
- 40' Tatsuhiro Sakamoto has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 12 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, Keisuke Osako is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- 46' The whistle greets Tiago Pagnussat as he departs to be replaced by Ayumu Seko.
- 47' Hiroaki Okuno makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Cerezo Osaka FC are in front.
- 50' Against the run of play, Junior Santos has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 55' Cerezo Osaka FC have won 396 goals from 369 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 59' Magnificent from Yuya Asano! That is 28 goals in 335 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 64' Hayao Kawabe has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 66' Yuta Toyokawa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kato Mutsuki at the 66 minute mark.
- 71' It is a cagey affair so far. Cerezo Osaka FC in their trying to find a way past Sanfrecce Hiroshima's compact .
- 72' Shunki Higashi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tomoya Fujii on 72 minute.
- 76' The referee shows Cerezo Osaka FC player a Yellow card on 76.
- 79' Yuya Asano makes way for Shun Ayukawa at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- 80' Yusuke Chajima has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yoshifumi Kashiwa on 80 minute.
- 81' Poor challenge from Riku Matsuda. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 82' Time for substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC. Naoyuki Fujita is replaced by Jun Nishikawa.
- 86' Rhayner has so much to prove this time. He replaces Junior Santos on 86 minute.
- 87' Rhayner gets the nod from Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He replaces Junior Santos and will look to change the dynamic.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Tiago Pagnussat ↓ Ayumu Seko 46'
- 25
- 21
- 43
-
5
Naoyuki Fujita ↓ Jun Nishikawa 82'
- 2
- 10
- 13
- 17
-
29
Kato Mutsuki ↓ Yuta Toyokawa 66'
-
16
Naoto Arai ↓ Yusuke Maruhashi 82'
Bench
-
4
Riki Harakawa ↑ 66'
-
14
Yusuke Maruhashi ↑ 82'
-
32
Yuta Toyokawa ↑ 66'
-
15
Ayumu Seko ↑ 46'
-
18
Jun Nishikawa ↑ 82'
- 31
- 50
Coach
Levir Culpi
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
Starting XI
-
37
Junior Santos ↓ Rhayner 87'
- 19
- 6
- 38
- 2
- 18
- 10
- 8
- 4
-
29
Yuya Asano ↓ Shun Ayukawa 80'
-
15
Tomoya Fujii ↓ Shunki Higashi 72'
Bench
-
27
Rhayner ↑ 87'
- 1
-
24
Shunki Higashi ↑ 72'
- 3
-
25
Yusuke Chajima ↑ 80'
-
23
Shun Ayukawa ↑ 80'
- 41
Coach
Hiroshi Jofuku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Douglas Vieira | 3 |
| Kosuke Kinoshita | 2 |
| Toshiyuki Takagi | 2 |
| Toshiyuki Takagi | 2 |
| Hayato Araki | 2 |
| Tolgay Arslan | 2 |
| Lucas Fernandes | 2 |
| Yusuke Chajima | 1 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form
2021-05-23
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
2021-05-15
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0–1
Tokushima Vortis
L
2021-05-12
Gamba Osaka
1–2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
2021-05-08
Sagan Tosu FC
0–0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
2021-05-01
Vissel Kobe
3–0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
2021-04-24
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–2
Avispa Fukuoka
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.8
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
I would bet for:
Cerezo Osaka FC or Sanfrecce Hiroshima 74% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
62%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.4%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
4.1%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 18% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 17% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.