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Sanfrecce Hiroshima logo Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sept. 12, 2026 2 weeks from now VS
Cerezo Osaka logo Cerezo Osaka

Match Analysis

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Cerezo Osaka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima W D W W W W
Cerezo Osaka W W L W W W
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
SAVE RATE
ATTACKING POTENTIAL
EXPECTED GOALS
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Cerezo Osaka 2 - 1 April 25, 2026
Cerezo Osaka Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 2 February 22, 2026
Cerezo Osaka Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 1 August 31, 2025
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Cerezo Osaka 2 - 1 April 6, 2025
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Cerezo Osaka 2 - 0 August 11, 2024
Cerezo Osaka Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 1 May 26, 2024

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 26, 26 Home Okinawa SV 4 - 1 Win
Aug 22, 26 Home Kawasaki Frontale 1 - 1 Draw
Aug 15, 26 Away Urawa 1 - 4 Win
Aug 8, 26 Home JEF United Chiba 3 - 0 Win
Jul 28, 26 Home Verspah Oita 4 - 0 Win
Jul 14, 26 Away NK Slaven Belupo 1 - 3 Win

Cerezo Osaka Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 26, 26 Home FC Gifu 3 - 1 Win
Aug 22, 26 Home Shimizu S-pulse 1 - 0 Win
Aug 15, 26 Away Avispa Fukuoka 3 - 0 Loss
Aug 8, 26 Home Fagiano Okayama 2 - 1 Win
Jul 29, 26 Home Borussia Dortmund 1 - 0 Win
Jul 15, 26 Home Tochigi City 1 - 0 Win

J1 League Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3 2 1 0 8 2 +6 7
6 Cerezo Osaka 3 2 0 1 3 4 -1 6

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.21% likelihood that both Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Cerezo Osaka will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win
This prediction indicates that Sanfrecce Hiroshima has a 57.48% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 25.01 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.57% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 53.32% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

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