Japan · J1 League · Matchweek 710:00

6 – 1

Saturday, 12 September 2026

Cerezo OsakaDDLDD

Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima · Referee César Ramos Palazuelos, Mexico · Analysis updated 13:22 UTC

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.51 expected goals for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and 0.73 for Cerezo Osaka, a combined total of 3.24. That distribution gives Sanfrecce Hiroshima the largest share of the 1X2 market at 76%, with the draw at 15%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 63% for over 2.5 goals and 47% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 76% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Sanfrecce Hiroshima win

76.2% probability

High confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.51 – 0.73

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Sanfrecce Hiroshima home form

    12 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Cerezo Osaka away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 76%, against 76% / 15% / 9% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.51 goals for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and 0.73 for Cerezo Osaka, a combined 3.24 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Sanfrecce Hiroshima win76%
Draw15%
Cerezo Osaka win9%

Double chance 1X

91%

Double chance 12

85%

Double chance X2

24%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals83%
Over 2.5 goals63%
Over 3.5 goals40%
Both teams to score47%

Correct score

  • 2–012.4%
  • 3–010.4%
  • 1–09.9%
  • 2–19.0%
  • 3–17.5%

Recent form

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

  • 2026-10-17T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Kyoto Sanga · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-14T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Matsumoto Yamaga · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-11T06:00:00.000Z · A vs Tokyo Verdy · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-07T09:30:00.000Z · H vs Iwaki · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-29T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Tochigi City · 2-0 (W)

Cerezo Osaka

  • 2026-10-10T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Yokohama F. Marinos · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-10-07T09:30:00.000Z · H vs Kagoshima United · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-29T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Fujieda MYFC · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T09:30:00.000Z · A vs V-varen Nagasaki · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 1-6 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

J1 League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Machida Zelvia128312027
2FC Tokyo128311927
3Sanfrecce Hiroshima128221926
4Kashiwa Reysol12813625
5Vissel Kobe12723723
6Kawasaki Frontale12642722
7Urawa12705-221
8Kashima12624420
9Yokohama F. Marinos12462418
10Fagiano Okayama12516-216
11Nagoya Grampus12426-414
12Cerezo Osaka12354-714
13Shimizu S-pulse12426-1014
14V-varen Nagasaki12336-412
15Gamba Osaka12255-711
16Kyoto Sanga12246-810
17Mito Hollyhock12237-109
18Tokyo Verdy12156-128
19Avispa Fukuoka12219-87
20JEF United Chiba12147-127

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Sanfrecce Hiroshima win, at 76.2%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 47% and over 2.5 goals at 63%.

A 76% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.