Kyoto Sanga FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Apr | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Apr | Yokohama FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Apr | Albirex Niigata | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Apr | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Apr | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Apr | Tokyo Verdy | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | FC Tokyo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Apr | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–2 | 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Kyoto Sanga FC and Cerezo Osaka FC is underway.
- 4' It’s a booking for Kyoto Sanga FC player. Hidehiro Sugai gets a card.
- 9' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 12' Kyoto Sanga FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Taichi Hara on 12.
- 14' The Japan Temma Matsuda breaks the deadlock on 14 minutes. 2-0!
- 18' Lucas Fernandes does the damage! The net is bulging and Cerezo Osaka FC surge ahead!
- 23' Cerezo Osaka FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 24' The referee has no hesitation. Joao Pedro Mendes is booked for Kyoto Sanga FC — card on 24.
- 29' A quiet spell here at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA. Kyoto Sanga FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 34' It looks surprising Kyoto Sanga FC does not make any changes. Yoshinori Suzuki has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 39' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kyoto Sanga FC and Cerezo Osaka FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 43' Kengo Furuyama has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 43 minutes.
- 46' Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sota Kitano is hanging Thiago Andrade on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 56' Cerezo Osaka FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 61' Kyoto Sanga FC is showing some good football. However, Kyoto Sanga FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 62' The Kyoto Sanga FC bench stirs into life. Joao Pedro Mendes is withdrawn and Shohei Takeda gets his opportunity.
- 65' The deadlock is broken! Motohiko Nakajima gets on the scoresheet on 65 minutes.
- 69' A tactical swap from Kyoto Sanga FC — Kyo Sato on, Hidehiro Sugai off on 69 minutes.
- 74' Japan international Yuta Miyamoto has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 76' Reiya Sakata has so much to prove this time. He replaces Satoki Uejo on 76 minute.
- 79' Kyoto Sanga FC make a change. Taiki Hirato trudges off to be replaced by Murilo on 79 minutes.
- 80' Masaya Okugawa makes way for Papagaio at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kyoto Sanga FC.
- 81' Cerezo Osaka FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 86' Rafael Ratao has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 88' Shinji Kagawa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Fernandes on 88 minute.
- Full Time. Cerezo Osaka FC beats Kyoto Sanga FC
Lineups
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 14
- 2
- 18
- 39
- 50
- 24
- 6
- 7
- 1
- 22
Bench
- 9
- 8
- 77
- 16
- 44
- 4
- 26
- 31
- 15
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
77
Lucas Fernandes ↓ Shinji Kagawa 88'
- 44
- 13
- 5
- 33
-
11
Thiago Andrade ↓ Sota Kitano 46'
-
7
Satoki Uejo ↓ Reiya Sakata 76'
- 16
-
29
Kengo Furuyama ↓ Rafael Ratao 62'
- 22
- 1
Bench
-
8
Shinji Kagawa ↑ 88'
- 6
-
9
Rafael Ratao ↑ 62'
- 2
- 21
-
17
Reiya Sakata ↑ 76'
-
38
Sota Kitano ↑ 46'
- 48
- 43
Coach
Arthur Papas
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Temma Matsuda | 3 |
| Papagaio | 3 |
| Taichi Hara | 3 |
| Leo Ceara | 2 |
| Shinnosuke Fukuda | 1 |
| Kosuke Taketomi | 1 |
| Lucas Fernandes | 1 |
| Thiago Andrade | 1 |
Head to Head
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.94
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.11
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Kyoto Sanga FC or Cerezo Osaka FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
63%
Kyoto Sanga FC or Cerezo Osaka FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 3
Actual
3 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
0 – 2
4%
2 – 0
3.4%
0 – 1
3.3%
3 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC
| Handicap | Kyoto Sanga FC covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 16% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 18% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.