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 (2026/26)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
17%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
28%
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
1/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/6
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shogo Asada made 162 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kyoto Sanga FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' 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 Hirotaka Tameda suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryuya Nishio on 20.
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Akio Kogiku will be considering his options from the bench.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 33' Leo Ceara makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Cerezo Osaka FC are in front.
- 38' Kyo Sato needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 17 Yellow cards this season.
- 43' It’s high time Kwi-Jea Cho made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 48' Lucas Fernandes, a Brazil , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 53' It is a cagey affair so far. Kyoto Sanga FC in their trying to find a way past Cerezo Osaka FC's compact .
- 55' Brilliant from the ! Temma Matsuda makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 55.
- 60' Cerezo Osaka FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 65' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 68' That is a card for Cerezo Osaka FC. Capixaba will be fuming at that decision.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Kazunari Ichimi. He replaces Yuta Toyokawa on 72 minute.
- 75' The crowd applauds Capixaba as he leaves the pitch. Hirotaka Tameda steps in for Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 77' Kyoto Sanga FC make a change. Temma Matsuda trudges off to be replaced by Sora Hiraga on 77 minutes.
- 82' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 87' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 89' The crowd applauds Leo Ceara as he leaves the pitch. Satoki Uejo steps in for Cerezo Osaka FC.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum 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 |
| Thiago Andrade | 1 |
| Motohiko Nakajima | 1 |
| Shion Homma | 1 |
| Kengo Furuyama | 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.

