Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Apr 2026

J1 League Betting Preview: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka

Sanfrecce Hiroshima welcome Cerezo Osaka to EDION Stadium Hiroshima, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Saturday 25 April.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima can’t be ignored when they meet Cerezo Osaka, especially as betting odds of -164 are available for this prediction. The Full-Time Result market offers strong value here, making the hosts an appealing option.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have enjoyed back-to-back J1 League victories, most recently beating V-Varen Nagasaki 2-0. It was a home win at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. Bartosch Gaul's side had nine shots on target and boasted 62% possession, with Akito Suzuki and Mutsuki Kato scoring one goal each.

Cerezo Osaka claimed a home victory in their previous league game. A 3-0 triumph against Kyoto Sanga at Yodoko Sakura Stadium made it back-to-back J1 League wins. The Cherry Blossoms recorded 48% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Thiago, Shion Homma and Solomon Sakuragawa finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sanfre boast an unbeaten record in the past nine games with Cerezo. Their last encounter saw Sanfre leave Yodoko Sakura Stadium with a 2-1 victory. The past 10 H2H matches have included six Sanfre victories, three draws and one Cerezo win.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Cerezo Osaka	11	4	3	4	11	10	1	11:10	17
7	Sanfrecce H.	11	4	2	5	15	14	1	15:14	16

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Sanfrecce have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. The Viola have averaged 57.6% possession and 6.1 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.1 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 6.9 attempts and 2.9 corners.

Ryo Germain is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Akito Suzuki and Kosuke Kinoshita both have 2. Akito Suzuki is the leading assists maker with 3.

Cerezo have won 6 and lost 4, with an average of 2.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts. Arthur Papas' team have averaged 52.6% possession, 4.5 corners taken and 5.6 corners against, while conceding 1.7 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts.

Solomon Sakuragawa got 4 goals, Thiago notched 3, while Shion Homma and two other players scored 1. Masaya Shibayama and Reiya Sakata are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction & Betting Tips

The Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, corners insight, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are priced at -164 to secure a victory and we think these odds look too big. We’re expecting the hosts to land a J1 League win and a nice potential return could be on the cards.

We use the latest J1 League injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka league stats:

• Sanfrecce have won 6 of their last 10 games against Cerezo.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 62.1% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Sanfrecce To Win @ -164 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sanfrecce 2 - 0 Cerezo

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Sanfrecce to win 2-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +600 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners +104

It’s been five consecutive Sanfrecce Hiroshima matches where 9.5 corners has not been covered, while the same outcome has happened in two  straight Cerezo Osaka games. We’re expecting the teams to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners wager available at +104.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sanfrecce

Total

9.00 6.10 2.90

Home

10.30 7.80 2.50

Away

9.20 5.90 3.30

Cerezo

Total

10.10 4.50 5.60

Home

11.20 5.50 5.70

Away

9.80 4.50 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

+104

Sanfrecce Corners

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+102

Cerezo Corners

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

-103

Most Corners

1

-250

X

+600

2

+215

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this J1 League clash, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are the -164 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 62% chance of winning. At +360, Cerezo Osaka are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

One Asian Handicap bet involves backing Sanfre -0.75 at -137. If they beat Cerezo by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -172.

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Full-Time Result

1

-164

X

+300

2

+360

Half-Time Result

1

+110

X

+155

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-526

X2

+114

Draw No Bet

1

-400

2

+250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-137

2 Hcp +0.75

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-185

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+120

Sanfre have five wins, three draws and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

Cerezo have clocked up five wins and five losses in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Sanfre were 2-1 victors against Cerezo last time out at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. The past 5 H2H meetings at EDION Stadium Hiroshima have involved three Sanfre victories, a single draw and one Cerezo win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Home Stats		5-3-2	2.10	1.40	0.70	4	6	5	5
Cerezo Osaka Away Stats		5-0-5	2.90	1.40	1.50	7	3	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Lineups & Team News

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