Our Kyoto Sanga FC vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction: 2-2
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Cerezo Osaka in the Japan J-League Cup is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday May 21, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 2-2 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Kyoto Sanga FC vs Cerezo Osaka prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Kyoto Sanga FC's Last Match – Yokohama F-Marinos vs Kyoto Sanga FC
Kyoto Sanga FC will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 Japan J-League win against Yokohama F-Marinos on May 17. In that match, Kyoto Sanga FC had 41% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yokohama F-Marinos | 59% | 8 (4) | 0.58 | 40 |
Kyoto Sanga FC | 41% | 9 (6) | 1.01 | 39 |
Cerezo Osaka's Last Match – Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka must win to recover from their recent 0-2 Japan J-League defeat against Kawasaki Frontale on May 18 and regain momentum. In that match, Cerezo Osaka recorded 54% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kawasaki Frontale | 46% | 9 (5) | 1.46 | 45 |
Cerezo Osaka | 54% | 5 (2) | 0.8 | 63 |
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Cerezo Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Cerezo Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Attacking Strength | 1.47 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kyoto Sanga FC are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Cerezo Osaka average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Kyoto Sanga FC 17-11
Cerezo Osaka 15-14
What are the odds for this match?
Kyoto Sanga FC to win: @2.45
Draw: @3.3
Cerezo Osaka to win: @2.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9