Our Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction: 1-1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 07:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 25, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Sanfrecce Hiroshima 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
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Determined to get back to winning ways, Sanfrecce Hiroshima must win after their 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Shimizu S-Pulse on April 11. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima recorded 58% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 58% | 12 (5) | 3.23 | 73 |
Shimizu S-Pulse | 42% | 7 (3) | 0.8 | 27 |
Cerezo Osaka's Last Match – Gamba Osaka vs Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Japan J-League win against Gamba Osaka on April 11. In that match, Cerezo Osaka recorded 47% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gamba Osaka | 53% | 13 (5) | 4.04 | 71 |
Cerezo Osaka | 47% | 8 (5) | 0.96 | 35 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Cerezo Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 1.17 |
| 0.67 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Cerezo Osaka average 0.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.



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