Kyoto Sanga FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kyoto Sanga FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League .
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Oct | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Oct | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Oct | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | FC Tokyo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Oct | FC Tokyo | A | 0–4 | L |
| 08 Oct | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Oct | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Sep | Jubilo Iwata | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Cerezo Osaka FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #2 |
| 23 | Points | 31 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 32 | Scored | 48 |
| 39 | Conceded | 38 |
| -7 | GD | +10 |
| 1.28 | PPG | 1.72 |
| 44% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Kyoto Sanga FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The 33-year-old Adam Taggart has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Cerezo Osaka FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kyoto Sanga FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' A quiet spell here at . Kyoto Sanga FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' Cerezo Osaka FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 40' The energy levels are beginning to show. Akio Kogiku might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 50' Cerezo Osaka FC have won 396 goals from 369 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 59' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 59 minute. Hiroshi Kiyotake leaves to be changed by Sota Kitano.
- 64' Cerezo Osaka FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 69' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Hiroaki Okuno suffering a number of foals already.
- 70' Time for substitution for Kyoto Sanga FC. Temma Matsuda is replaced by Paulinho.
- 71' The whistle greets Satoki Uejo as he departs to be replaced by Adam Taggart.
- 76' Kyoto Sanga FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 78' A tactical swap from Kyoto Sanga FC — Daigo Araki on, Ryogo Yamasaki off on 78 minutes.
- 83' The crowd applauds Seiya Maikuma as he leaves the pitch. Hikaru Nakahara steps in for Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 88' It is a cagey affair so far. Kyoto Sanga FC in their trying to find a way past Cerezo Osaka FC's compact .
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 17
- 18
- 11
- 23
- 21
- 3
- 24
- 16
- 10
- 31
Bench
- 47
- 13
- 8
- 19
- 6
- 39
- 26
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 21
- 2
-
10
Hiroshi Kiyotake ↓ Sota Kitano 59'
- 29
-
16
Seiya Maikuma ↓ Hikaru Nakahara 83'
- 33
- 17
-
19
Hirotaka Tameda ↓ Jean Patric 59'
- 24
-
7
Satoki Uejo ↓ Adam Taggart 71'
Bench
-
9
Adam Taggart ↑ 71'
- 3
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 59'
-
41
Hikaru Nakahara ↑ 83'
- 31
-
38
Sota Kitano ↑ 59'
- 37
Coach
Akio Kogiku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Temma Matsuda | 3 |
| Papagaio | 3 |
| Taichi Hara | 3 |
| Leo Ceara | 2 |
| Shun Nagasawa | 1 |
| Vitor Bueno | 1 |
| Sota Kitano | 1 |
| Takashi Inui | 1 |
Head to Head
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.38
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Kyoto Sanga FC or Cerezo Osaka FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
65%
Kyoto Sanga FC or Cerezo Osaka FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 1
7.4%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC
| Handicap | Kyoto Sanga FC covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✗
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

