Our Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga FC Prediction: 1-2
Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga FC in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 09:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday September 28, 2025. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a 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 – Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka must win to recover from their recent 1-3 Japan J-League defeat against Kashima Antlers on September 23 and regain momentum. In that match, Cerezo Osaka saw 53% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kashima Antlers | 47% | 11 (8) | 1.86 | 40 |
 Cerezo Osaka | 53% | 6 (4) | 1.35 | 37 |
Kyoto Sanga FC's Last Match – Kyoto Sanga FC vs Machida Zelvia
Kyoto Sanga FC must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Machida Zelvia on September 23. In that match, Kyoto Sanga FC recorded 70% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kyoto Sanga FC | 70% | 12 (3) | 2.29 | 69 |
 Machida Zelvia | 30% | 8 (2) | 0.65 | 35 |
Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga FC Stats
Key Stats
| Cerezo Osaka | Kyoto Sanga FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Attacking Strength | 1.85 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cerezo Osaka are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Kyoto Sanga FC average 1.9 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Cerezo Osaka 17-17
Kyoto Sanga FC 19-10
What are the odds for this match?
Cerezo Osaka to win: @2
Draw: @3.6
Kyoto Sanga FC to win: @3.5
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