Double chanceSanfrecce Hiroshima or draw ✓77% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓10% · fair 10.26
Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Cerezo Osaka welcome Sanfrecce Hiroshima to Yodoko Sakura Stadium for a J1 League fixture on Sunday 22 February (07:00 WAT). In the table, Cerezo Osaka are 2nd, among the top four, on 31 points after 18 matches; Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (among the top four) with 30. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cerezo Osaka 1.1 xG, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1.8 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 55% for three or more goals, 63% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cerezo Osaka 23%, draw 24%, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 53%.
Lower-risk option: Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw (77%) at 1.25.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cerezo Osaka 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cerezo Osaka23%fair 4.38 · @3.90
Draw24%fair 4.17 · @3.50
Sanfrecce Hiroshima53%fair 1.88 · @1.90
2.90Expected goals
1.13Cerezo Osaka xG
1.78Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
63%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–210%
0–110%
0–29%
2–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: Cerezo Osaka 1.1 – 1.8 Sanfrecce Hiroshima expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win✓
53%
1.88
1.90
Double chance
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
63%
1.59
1.57
Draw no bet
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (draw no bet)✓
70%
1.43
–
Asian handicap
Cerezo Osaka +1 (Asian handicap)
62%
1.61
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.81
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
1.45
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
1.17
First team to score
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to score first
58%
1.73
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.51
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sanfrecce Hiroshima / FT Sanfrecce Hiroshima✗
32%
3.09
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✓
10%
10.26
–
Recent results
Cerezo Osaka – last 1
W
15 Feb
@ Avispa Fukuoka
2–0
W
2.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima – last 2
DD
17 Feb
@ FC Seoul
2–2
D
14 Feb
vs Fagiano Okayama
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cerezo Osaka and Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
What is the prediction for Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Our pick is Sanfrecce Hiroshima or draw with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
On our numbers Cerezo Osaka have a 23% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Sanfrecce Hiroshima 53%.
How many goals will there be in Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Our predicted score is Cerezo Osaka 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 22 February 2026 at 07:00 (West Africa Time) at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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