J1 League· Regular Season - 11· Yodoko Sakura Stadium
Cerezo Osaka
Kyoto Sanga3-0
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Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 18 April 2026 · Kick-off
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More Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Cerezo Osaka +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 85% | 1.17 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Kyoto Sanga +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| 1XCerezo Osaka or Draw | 70% | 1.44 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| X2Kyoto Sanga or Draw | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 60% | 1.67 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 58% | 1.73 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 40% | 2.50 | - |
| 1Cerezo Osaka to win | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| XDraw | 32% | 3.14 | - |
| 2Kyoto Sanga to win | 30% | 3.29 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Cerezo Osaka -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 22% | 4.52 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Kyoto Sanga -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 15% | 6.84 | - |
Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga preview & analysis
Match preview
Cerezo Osaka host Kyoto Sanga in the J1 League (Regular Season - 11) at Yodoko Sakura Stadium on Saturday, 18 April 2026, with kick-off at 07:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Cerezo Osaka have won 3, Kyoto Sanga have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 4.3 goals, and both teams scored in 6 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Cerezo Osaka narrow favourites: Cerezo Osaka 38%, draw 32%, Kyoto Sanga 30%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.6 - 1.4 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 60% for both teams to score.
Head to head
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vissel Kobe | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | +4 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | +9 | 31 |
| 3 |  Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | +2 | 31 |
| 4 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | +8 | 30 |
| 5 |  Gamba Osaka | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | +6 | 28 |
| 6 |  Fagiano Okayama | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -3 | 26 |
| 7 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -2 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -6 | 23 |
| 9 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -8 | 21 |
| 10 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -10 | 21 |
Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga?
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Cerezo Osaka are favourites. Our model gives Cerezo Osaka a 38% chance of winning, Kyoto Sanga 30%, and the draw 32%.
Will both teams score in Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga?
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We rate both teams to score at 60%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga kick off?
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Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga kicks off at 07:00 UTC on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka.
