Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka: match statistics
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sanfrecce Hiroshima plays Cerezo Osaka in J1 League (Japan). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026.
Recent form
Sanfrecce Hiroshima has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Cerezo Osaka has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sanfrecce Hiroshima scores 2.17 goals per game and allows 0.83. Cerezo Osaka scores 0.83 and allows 0.83. Games in this league average 3.00 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's games and 17% of Cerezo Osaka's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 33%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sanfrecce Hiroshima has the higher season xG average, 2.19 to 1.33 per game. Sanfrecce Hiroshima takes 19.7 shots per game, while Cerezo Osaka takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Sanfrecce Hiroshima leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Cerezo Osaka leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). For Cerezo Osaka, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
J1 League games average 3.00 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Cerezo Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 25% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 1.4 pts / game - Cerezo Osaka
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is 161% better for: goals scored per game.
2.17 goals / game - Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 0.83 goals / game - Cerezo Osaka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 meczów), while Cerezo Osaka keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 meczów).
Cerezo Osaka scores in 50% of games (3 of 6 meczów), while Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Over / Under - Cerezo Osaka
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / game - Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 1.5 pts / game - Cerezo Osaka
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cerezo Osaka - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Cerezo Osaka
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (J1 League).
Teams vs league
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Liga | Cerezo Osaka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.00 | 3.00 | ▼ 1.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 60% | ▼ 17% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 23% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 72% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | • 83% | 83% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Sanfrecce Hiroshima's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Cerezo Osaka. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Cerezo Osaka play?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima face Cerezo Osaka on September 12, 2026 in J1 League. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Cerezo Osaka?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 1, Cerezo Osaka won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima score 2.17 goals per game on average and Cerezo Osaka 0.83. The J1 League average is 3.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's matches and 17% of Cerezo Osaka's.
What form are Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Cerezo Osaka in?
Over the last 5 games Sanfrecce Hiroshima have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Cerezo Osaka 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.