Our Kyoto Sanga FC vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction: 2-1
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Cerezo Osaka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 14, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
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 – Kyoto Sanga FC vs Avispa Fukuoka
Kyoto Sanga FC will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 Japan J-League win against Avispa Fukuoka on February 22. In that match, Kyoto Sanga FC had 55% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kyoto Sanga FC | 55% | 12 (6) | 2.02 | 62 |
Avispa Fukuoka | 45% | 3 (0) | 0.11 | 33 |
Cerezo Osaka's Last Match – Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Cerezo Osaka will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 Japan J-League setback against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on February 22. In that match, Cerezo Osaka saw 52% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cerezo Osaka | 52% | 6 (1) | 0.93 | 42 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 48% | 9 (4) | 1.03 | 63 |
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Cerezo Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Cerezo Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 1.74 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 1.49 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kyoto Sanga FC are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Cerezo Osaka average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.



Kyoto Sanga FC
Avispa Fukuoka
Cerezo Osaka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Kyoto Sanga FC
Gamba Osaka
Vissel Kobe
Nagoya Grampus
Cerezo Osaka
Shimizu S-Pulse
V-Varen Nagasaki
Fagiano Okayama
Avispa Fukuoka