Sparks will fly as Kyoto Sanga and Cerezo Osaka battle for three valuable points at the Sanga Stadium this weekend. View our free Kyoto Sanga vs Cerezo Osaka predictions below.
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Kyoto Sanga vs Cerezo Osaka predictions: Visitors to open the scoring
Given that Kyoto Sanga's defence was breached first in five of their last six matches, we are fairly confident that Cerezo Osaka will draw first blood.
Key stats
- At least one team blanked the last five times these teams clashed.
- Cerezo Osaka won just one of their last seven meetings with Kyoto Sanga.
- However, Kyoto Sanga suffered five losses in their last six matches.
- The hosts also conceded first in five of their last six games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Cerezo Osaka are bookies' favourites
- Kyoto Sanga: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- Draw: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- Cerezo Osaka: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Kyoto Sanga have been the worst team in the J League this season. They managed just two wins in 16 league games, with four draws and 10 losses. Cerezo Osaka (6-6-4 W-D-L record) have fared a lot better than their opponents so far.
Keeping that in mind, it's no surprise that the visitors are the expected winners at 1/1 (2.00). Teams with these odds generally have a 50% probability of winning.
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Additionally, seven of the last eight encounters between these teams featured less than three goals. For this reason, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 7/10 (1.70). That one has a 58.8% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Kyoto Sanga eyeing fourth win in five encounters vs Cerezo Osaka
In spite of Kyoto Sanga's recent shortcomings, they've had Cerezo Osaka's number in recent years. The hosts came out on top in three of the last four clashes between these teams, they lost just once in their last seven encounters with Cerezo Osaka.
Japan J-League 17/08/24
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Japan J-League 25/11/23
Cerezo Osaka
Kyoto Sanga FC
Japan J-League 14/05/23
Kyoto Sanga FC
Cerezo Osaka
Japan J-League Cup 19/04/23
Cerezo Osaka
Kyoto Sanga FC
Japan J-League Cup 05/04/23
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Team news and form guide
Kyoto Sanga: Hoping to get back to winning ways
Hisashi Appiah Tawiah should be back in action for Kyoto Sanga, after serving a two-game suspension for a straight red. There are no major injury concerns for the hosts.
Predicted lineup: Gu (GK), Sato, Asada, Miyamoto, Fukuda, Hirato, Kaneko, Kawasaki, Matsuda, Hara & Toyokawa.
Japan J-League 22/09/24
D
Gamba Osaka
2
Kyoto Sanga FC
2
Japan FA Cup 18/09/24
W
JEF Utd Chiba
0
Kyoto Sanga FC
3
Japan J-League 13/09/24
W
Yokohama F-Marinos
1
Kyoto Sanga FC
2
Japan J-League 24/08/24
W
FC Tokyo
0
Kyoto Sanga FC
3
Japan FA Cup 21/08/24
W
Oita
0
Kyoto Sanga FC
2
Cerezo Osaka: Looking to extend their unbeaten run to four matches
Cerezo Osaka will not be able to call upon the services of Justin Hubner, who is serving the last of his two-game suspension. There are no other absentees for the visiting team.
Predicted lineup: Kim (GK), Maikuma, Nishio, Toriumi, Funaki, Okuno, Tanaka, Croux, Bueno, Fernandes & Ceará.
Japan J-League 22/09/24
W
Shonan Bellmare
1
Cerezo Osaka
2
Japan J-League 13/09/24
L
Vissel Kobe
2
Cerezo Osaka
1
Japan J-League 24/08/24
L
Yokohama F-Marinos
4
Cerezo Osaka
0
Japan J-League 17/08/24
L
Kyoto Sanga FC
5
Cerezo Osaka
3
Japan J-League 11/08/24
L
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2
Cerezo Osaka
0
Player to watch: Leo Ceara
Leo Ceara has undoubtedly been one of the top performers in the J League this season. He currently leads the race for the Golden Boot with 12 goals in 16 appearances.
The Brazilian forward scored seven times in his last eight matches, and will fancy his chances against Kyoto Sanga's defence.
