Cerezo Osaka FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima — J. League at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 games · 30 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 May | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 3–0 | W |
| 15 May | FC Machida Zelvia | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 May | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–4 | L |
| 06 May | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 May | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 May | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 15 May | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 May | Nagoya Grampus | H | 2–3 | L |
| 03 May | Albirex Niigata | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 2–2 | D |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
0%
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)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cerezo Osaka FC is hosting Sanfrecce Hiroshima for another epic battle.
- 5' Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 427 goals from 335 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Cerezo Osaka FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sanfrecce Hiroshima's shape.
- 20' Cerezo Osaka FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sanfrecce Hiroshima backline.
- 25' Naoto Arai has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' Yuki Ohashi needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
- 45' The 29-year-old Shunta Tanaka has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Hiroaki Okuno, as he is very good at scoring at Yodoko Sakura Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 53' A goal from the Japan international Hayato Araki! He fires home on 53 to make it 0-1!
- 58' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cerezo Osaka FC and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 66' Ryuya Nishio has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 66 minutes.
- 71' Over 71 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 74' Time for substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC. Jordy Croux is replaced by Hirotaka Tameda.
- 78' The referee shows Sanfrecce Hiroshima player a card on 78.
- 81' Makoto Mitsuta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mutsuki Kato on 81 minute.
- 86' Leo Ceara is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sanfrecce Hiroshima so far.
- 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Shunta Tanaka.
- 89' Cerezo Osaka FC make a change. Vitor Bueno trudges off to be replaced by Hiroshi Kiyotake on 89 minutes.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Yuki Ohashi is booked for Sanfrecce Hiroshima — card on 90.
- 90' Hiroya Matsumoto is replacing Tsukasa Shiotani for the Sanfrecce Hiroshima side.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 77
- 9
-
11
Jordy Croux ↓ Hirotaka Tameda 74'
- 25
- 14
- 10
- 2
- 33
- 24
-
55
Vitor Bueno ↓ Hiroshi Kiyotake 89'
- 21
Bench
-
23
Tatsuya Yamashita ↑ 90'
-
13
Hiroshi Kiyotake ↑ 89'
- 34
-
19
Hirotaka Tameda ↑ 74'
- 31
- 7
- 16
Coach
Akio Kogiku
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 1
- 14
- 8
- 24
- 77
- 33
-
4
Hayato Araki ↓ Sota Koshimichi 89'
- 13
- 15
-
51
Mutsuki Kato ↓ Makoto Mitsuta 81'
Bench
- 22
-
5
Hiroya Matsumoto ↑ 90'
- 20
-
9
Douglas Vieira ↑ 89'
- 16
-
11
Makoto Mitsuta ↑ 81'
-
32
Sota Koshimichi ↑ 89'
Coach
Michael Skibbe
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 |
| Taishi Matsumoto | 1 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
2024-05-26
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
2024-05-18
Avispa Fukuoka
0–3
Cerezo Osaka FC
W
2024-05-15
FC Machida Zelvia
2–1
Cerezo Osaka FC
L
2024-05-11
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–4
Vissel Kobe
L
2024-05-06
Gamba Osaka
1–0
Cerezo Osaka FC
L
2024-05-03
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–1
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
D
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form
2024-05-26
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
2024-05-19
Kyoto Sanga FC
0–5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
2024-05-15
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–3
Kashima Antlers
L
2024-05-06
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2–3
Nagoya Grampus
L
2024-05-03
Albirex Niigata
1–1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
2024-04-28
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2–2
Kawasaki Frontale
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.64
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.03
Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
I would bet for:
Cerezo Osaka FC or Sanfrecce Hiroshima 75% + Over 2.5 goals 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
67%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 3
5.6%
0 – 2
5.3%
0 – 1
4.7%
2 – 3
4.6%
0 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 15% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 19% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 14% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.