Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Apr 2025

Sanfre Primed to Win

Sanfrecce Hiroshima look like a spot of value at -143 when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. The home team should be able to deliver a victory against Cerezo Osaka based on the information available.

Teams’ Last Clash Saw 2-0 Sanfre Win

Sanfrecce Hiroshima won their last game, beating Kashima Antlers at home. They triumphed 1-0 at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. Michael Skibbe's team had just 38% possession and recorded four shots on target, with Naoki Maeda scoring the winning goal in the 22nd minute.

Cerezo Osaka secured a 2-1 home win over Fagiano Okayama at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in their previous game. The Cherry Blossoms had 48% of possession and five shots on goal, while Thiago and Rafael Ratao were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sanfre have not lost to Cerezo in the past six meetings. Their last clash took place at EDION Stadium Hiroshima and Sanfre claimed a 2-0 home victory. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in six Sanfre victories, two draws and two Cerezo wins.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Sanfrecce H.	29	15	5	9	34	20	14	34:20	50
10	Cerezo Osaka	28	10	9	9	42	39	3	42:39	39

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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. Sanfrecce have had 53.3% possession and 6.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 6.6 attempts, while being awarded 2.8 corners.

Shunki Higashi, Sota Nakamura, Tolgay Arslan, Mutsuki Kato and Pieros Sotiriou are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Mutsuki Kato and Shunki Higashi are the top assists makers with 2.

Cerezo have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.3 goals from 10.4 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 54.9% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 10.4 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Sota Kitano has top scored with 4 goals, while Rafael Ratao and Motohiko Nakajima are next on 3 and 2. Lucas Fernandes has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sanfrecce Hiroshima confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Keisuke Osako (GK), Shuto Nakano, Hayato Araki, Sho Sasaki, Naoto Arai, Hayao Kawabe, Satoshi Tanaka, Daiki Suga, Naoki Maeda, Valere Germain, Ryo Germain.

Cerezo Osaka confirmed lineup (4-1-2-3): Jin-Hyeon Kim (GK), Hayato Okuda, Ryosuke Shindo, Ryuya Nishio, Kyohei Noborizato, Shunta Tanaka, Sota Kitano, Motohiko Nakajima, Lucas Fernandes, Rafael Ratao, Thiago.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction & Betting Tips

If you agree with our verdict that Sanfrecce Hiroshima can claim a J1 League victory, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -143 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out.

A good deal of research goes into our football picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka league stats:

• Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Cerezo have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 6 of their last 10 games against Cerezo.

Sanfre to Win Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you think the odds for Sanfre to triumph are a touch too skinny, then why not boost your price by combining this pick with both teams to find the net on the Result & BTTS market.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sanfrecce 2 - 0 Cerezo

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-0 being landed by Sanfrecce. You can secure odds of +600 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Corners Prediction

Sanfrecce Under 6.5 Corners -150

In their past five home matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have not covered the 6.5 corners line, while the last four Cerezo Osaka games have involved them conceding under 6.5 corners. It stands to reason that the line won’t be reached and you can secure odds of -150 for this Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Corners bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sanfrecce

Total

9.50 6.70 2.80

Home

7.80 4.40 3.40

Away

11.00 8.30 2.70

Cerezo

Total

11.30 5.60 5.70

Home

11.70 7.40 4.30

Away

9.50 4.30 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

-100

Sanfrecce Corners

Over 6.5

+107

Under 6.5

-149

Cerezo Corners

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-122

Most Corners

1

-278

X

+650

2

+240

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Odds

With the bookies giving them a 63% probability of winning, Sanfrecce Hiroshima might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -167 price of winning this J1 League clash. For those wanting to back Cerezo Osaka, you will find +440 about this outsider.

Bet on Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now.

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Full-Time Result

1

-167

X

+275

2

+440

Half-Time Result

1

+115

X

+130

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-385

X2

+123

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+290

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-127

2 Hcp +0.75

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-112

Over 2.5

-115

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-116

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Sanfrecce vs Cerezo team news.

The J1 League squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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