J1 League· Regular Season - 18· Yodoko Sakura Stadium
Cerezo Osaka
Mito Hollyhock5 Dec
Cerezo Osaka vs Mito Hollyhock Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 5 December 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.84
Expected goals
1.6 - 0.9
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More Cerezo Osaka vs Mito Hollyhock tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Cerezo Osaka +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XCerezo Osaka or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 76% | 1.32 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Mito Hollyhock +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 71% | 1.40 | - |
| X2Mito Hollyhock or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 46% | 2.19 | - |
| 1Cerezo Osaka to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Cerezo Osaka -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 29% | 3.49 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 24% | 4.13 | - |
| 2Mito Hollyhock to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Mito Hollyhock -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 14.24 | - |
Cerezo Osaka vs Mito Hollyhock preview & analysis
Match preview
Cerezo Osaka host Mito Hollyhock in the J1 League (Regular Season - 18) at Yodoko Sakura Stadium on Saturday, 5 December 2026, with kick-off at 06:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Cerezo Osaka arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 4. Most recently they beat Gainare Tottori 3-2 away. They're 12th in the table with 12 points from 9 games. Mito Hollyhock are struggling for results, with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat FC Tokyo 1-0 at home. They're 13th in the table with 9 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 4 meetings between these sides, Cerezo Osaka have won 1, Mito Hollyhock have won 0 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 2.8 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Cerezo Osaka narrow favourites: Cerezo Osaka 44%, draw 38%, Mito Hollyhock 18%. We expect around 2.5 goals (1.6 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 46% for over 2.5 and 47% for both teams to score.
Our tip
This shapes up as a tight, low-event game, and goals could be at a premium. Our pick is Under 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 54% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Cerezo Osaka 1-0 Mito Hollyhock.
Recent form
Cerezo Osaka- 14 OctAGainare Tottori3-2
- 10 OctHYokohama F. Marinos0-0
- 7 OctHKagoshima United2-0
- 29 SeptAFujieda MYFC2-1
- 19 SeptAV-varen Nagasaki1-1
Mito Hollyhock- 14 OctHFC Tokyo1-0
- 11 OctHShimizu S-pulse1-2
- 29 SeptAFukushima United7-0
- 19 SeptAYokohama F. Marinos0-2
- 12 SeptHKawasaki Frontale0-1
Head to head
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 21 |
| 2 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +16 | 20 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 20 |
| 4 |  FC Tokyo | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 20 |
| 5 |  Vissel Kobe | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 19 |
| 6 |  Kashima | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 16 |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 15 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +3 | 13 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 10 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
| 11 |  Urawa | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 12 | Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 | Mito Hollyhock | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 |
| 14 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 9 |
| 15 |  Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 9 |
| 16 |  Kyoto Sanga | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 |
| 17 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 18 |  Gamba Osaka | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 |  JEF United Chiba | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 5 |
| 20 |  Tokyo Verdy | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -10 | 4 |
Cerezo Osaka vs Mito Hollyhock: FAQ
What is the Cerezo Osaka vs Mito Hollyhock prediction?
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Our tip is Under 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Cerezo Osaka 1-0 Mito Hollyhock.
Who is the favourite to win Cerezo Osaka vs Mito Hollyhock?
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Cerezo Osaka are favourites. Our model gives Cerezo Osaka a 44% chance of winning, Mito Hollyhock 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Cerezo Osaka vs Mito Hollyhock?
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We rate both teams to score at 47%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Cerezo Osaka vs Mito Hollyhock kick off?
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Cerezo Osaka vs Mito Hollyhock kicks off at 06:00 UTC on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka.
