Kyoto Sanga FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kyoto Sanga FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–5 | L |
| 15 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 May | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–3 | L |
| 06 May | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 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 |
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' The wait is over. Kyoto Sanga FC get us underway at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' The referee calls foul for Ryuya Nishio. He receives a card.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Shunta Tanaka, as he is very good at scoring at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kyoto Sanga FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 33' A stunning finish from Leo Ceara — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 43' Kyoto Sanga FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 48' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 53' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryuya Nishio is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kyoto Sanga FC.
- 55' Temma Matsuda adds to his 0 season tally! Kyoto Sanga FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 60' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 65' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 68' Capixaba has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 68.
- 72' Another substitution for Kyoto Sanga FC to replace Yuta Toyokawa by Kazunari Ichimi on 72 minute.
- 75' Hirotaka Tameda is replacing Capixaba for the Cerezo Osaka FC side.
- 77' Kyoto Sanga FC ring the changes. Temma Matsuda has done his job and it is now time for Sora Hiraga to step up.
- 82' Kyoto Sanga FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cerezo Osaka FC backline.
- 87' 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.
- 89' A tactical swap from Cerezo Osaka FC — Satoki Uejo on, Leo Ceara off on 89 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 2
- 18
- 19
- 23
- 39
- 24
- 3
- 7
- 44
- 94
Bench
- 13
- 22
- 11
- 50
- 10
- 26
- 31
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
77
Lucas Fernandes ↓ Hiroto Yamada 89'
-
9
Leo Ceara ↓ Satoki Uejo 89'
-
27
Capixaba ↓ Hirotaka Tameda 75'
- 25
- 14
- 10
- 2
- 33
- 24
-
55
Vitor Bueno ↓ Hiroshi Kiyotake 75'
- 21
Bench
- 23
-
13
Hiroshi Kiyotake ↑ 75'
-
34
Hiroto Yamada ↑ 89'
-
19
Hirotaka Tameda ↑ 75'
- 31
-
7
Satoki Uejo ↑ 89'
- 16
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
1.39
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.06
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
70%
Kyoto Sanga FC or Cerezo Osaka FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 3
6.2%
2 – 1
6.1%
0 – 1
6%
0 – 0
4.6%
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 0
3.8%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC
| Handicap | Kyoto Sanga FC covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 21% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

