Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Cerezo Osaka host Sanfrecce Hiroshima in this Japanese J1 league meeting at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Sunday 31 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We’re Expecting Cerezo to Cover the Line

Cerezo Osaka look a good bet to defeat Sanfrecce Hiroshima and we can back the home team at 1.84 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.

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Sanfre H2H Record Includes 7 Wins in 10

In the last Cerezo Osaka game, they played out a 1-1 draw at home to Vissel Kobe at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.  The Cherry Blossoms enjoyed 58% possession and managed three shots on target, with Shinji Kagawa registering the goal.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have triumphed in their previous three away games. A 3-0 win recently occurred at Ajinomoto Stadium when playing Tokyo Verdy. Michael Skibbe's team had 42% of possession and four shots on goal, with Shuto Nakano, Sota Nakamura and Naoto Arai on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sanfre are bidding for a third successive victory against Cerezo, having previously claimed home wins of 2-1 and 2-0 at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. Sanfre have landed victory in seven of the past 10 H2H games, with Cerezo securing a win along with two draws.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Sanfrecce H.	30	15	6	9	35	21	14	35:21	51
10	Cerezo Osaka	29	11	9	9	46	41	5	46:41	42

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4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. Cerezo have had 57.1% possession and 7.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts, while being awarded 4.0 corners.

Rafael Ratao is the top scorer with 5 goals, Lucas Fernandes has 3, with Motohiko Nakajima and Thiago on 2. Lucas Fernandes is the top assists maker with 6.

Sanfrecce have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 4.2 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Viola average 45.7% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 5.7 corners against them, while 0.5 goals have been conceded from 8.5 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Sota Nakamura, Naoto Arai and Kosuke Kinoshita have top scored with 3, while Shunki Higashi is next on 2. Look no further than Sota Nakamura for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cerezo Osaka confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Koki Fukui (GK), Dion Cools, Rikito Inoue, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, Ayumu Ohata, Shinji Kagawa, Kyohei Yoshino, Lucas Fernandes, Masaya Shibayama, Thiago, Motohiko Nakajima.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Keisuke Osako (GK), Tsukasa Shiotani, Hayato Araki, Ju-Sung Kim, Shuto Nakano, Satoshi Tanaka, Hayao Kawabe, Shunki Higashi, Naoki Maeda, Yotaro Nakajima, Ryo Germain.

Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, best corners market forecast and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re backing Cerezo Osaka at 1.84 in this J1 League game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest J1 League form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cerezo in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cerezo in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cerezo in 2 consecutive games at home.

Cerezo +0.25 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 54.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cerezo 1 - 0 Sanfrecce

There are betting odds of 6.75 that Cerezo land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Cerezo Over 4.5 Corners

In their past five home matches, Cerezo Osaka have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last three Sanfrecce Hiroshima away games have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Cerezo Team Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of 1.73 that they go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cerezo

Total

11.00 7.00 4.00

Home

11.30 6.40 4.90

Away

8.90 4.50 4.40

Sanfrecce

Total

11.20 5.50 5.70

Home

9.30 6.00 3.30

Away

10.40 5.20 5.20

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Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Sanfre Made Favourites by the Bookies

The favourites have a 46% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Sanfrecce Hiroshima chalked up at 2.17 to land a win in this J1 League clash. Cerezo Osaka are the underdogs at 2.95 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

Sanfre can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting 1.61. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Cerezo are 2.16.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at 1.60 on the BTTS market.

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Past Ten Cerezo Games at Home Have Yielded Six Wins

Cerezo have collected six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won three on the bounce away from home. Michael Skibbe's side have managed seven victories, two losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 0.30.

Cerezo drew 1-1 with Sanfre when they last met at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. Aside from one draw, Sanfre have dominated the previous 3 H2H matches at Yodoko Sakura Stadium with two wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Cerezo Osaka Home Stats		6-2-2	2.50	1.60	0.90	4	6	6	4
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Away Stats		7-1-2	1.90	1.60	0.30	3	7	1	9

• 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

Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Cerezo vs Sanfrecce team news before betting. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the J1 League along with the latest injury news.

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