Double chanceSanfrecce Hiroshima or draw ✓90% · @1.14
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @1.65
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗13% · fair 7.62
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka preview and prediction
The match
The J1 League sees Sanfrecce Hiroshima take on Cerezo Osaka on Saturday 25 April, kicking off at 08:00 (WAT) at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th with 30 points from 18 games (in the top four), while Cerezo Osaka sit 2nd on 31 points (in the top four). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last 5: WLLLL Most recently they beat V-varen Nagasaki 2–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Cerezo Osaka's last 5: WWLLW Most recently they beat Kyoto Sanga 3–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Cerezo Osaka arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 February 2026, finished Cerezo Osaka 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 2.0 for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and 0.7 for Cerezo Osaka. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 57%.
Safer route: Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw (90%) at 1.14.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.65.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–0 Cerezo Osaka. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sanfrecce Hiroshima65%fair 1.53 · @1.57
Draw24%fair 4.10 · @4.00
Cerezo Osaka10%fair 9.82 · @5.50
2.74Expected goals
2.01Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
0.72Cerezo Osaka xG
57%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–013%
1–013%
2–19%
1–19%
3–09%
0–06%
From our goals model: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2.0 – 0.7 Cerezo Osaka expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka?
On our numbers Sanfrecce Hiroshima have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Cerezo Osaka 10%.
How many goals will there be in Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka?
Our predicted score is Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–0 Cerezo Osaka, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 25 April 2026 at 08:00 (West Africa Time) at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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