Our Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama Prediction: 2-1
Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 09:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cerezo Osaka's Last Match – Kyoto Sanga FC vs Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Japan J-League victory over Kyoto Sanga FC on March 14. In that match, Cerezo Osaka saw 46% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kyoto Sanga FC | 54% | 10 (3) | 2.05 | 66 |
 Cerezo Osaka | 46% | 10 (7) | 2.31 | 43 |
Fagiano Okayama's Last Match – Shimizu S-Pulse vs Fagiano Okayama
Fagiano Okayama should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Shimizu S-Pulse on March 14. In that match, Fagiano Okayama controlled 38% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 62% | 10 (4) | 1.65 | 82 |
 Fagiano Okayama | 38% | 9 (4) | 1.45 | 32 |
Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama Stats
Key Stats
| Cerezo Osaka | Fagiano Okayama | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 0.96 | Defence Strength | 1.39 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cerezo Osaka are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Fagiano Okayama average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Cerezo Osaka 13-11
Fagiano Okayama 10-12
What are the odds for this match?
Cerezo Osaka to win: @1.833
Draw: @3.75
Fagiano Okayama to win: @4
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875
Vissel Kobe 
Kyoto Sanga FC 
Shimizu S-Pulse 
Gamba Osaka 
Nagoya Grampus 
Cerezo Osaka 
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 
V-Varen Nagasaki 
Fagiano Okayama 
Avispa Fukuoka