Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Fagiano Okayama travel to face Cerezo Osaka on Wednesday 18 March in the J1 League, with Yodoko Sakura Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 10:30 WAT. In the table, Cerezo Osaka are 2nd, among the top four, on 31 points after 18 matches; Fagiano Okayama are 6th (lower half) with 26.
Current form
Cerezo Osaka, last 4: WLLW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Kyoto Sanga, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Fagiano Okayama, last 3: WLD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Kyoto Sanga, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cerezo Osaka 1.7 xG, Fagiano Okayama 1.1 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cerezo Osaka 53%, draw 24%, Fagiano Okayama 23%.
Lower-risk option: Cerezo Osaka or draw (77%) at 1.28.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Cerezo Osaka or draw (77%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cerezo Osaka 1–1 Fagiano Okayama. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cerezo Osaka53%fair 1.89 · @1.95
Draw24%fair 4.23 · @3.50
Fagiano Okayama23%fair 4.26 · @3.60
2.73Expected goals
1.65Cerezo Osaka xG
1.07Fagiano Okayama xG
61%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–110%
2–09%
0–17%
0–07%
From our goals model: Cerezo Osaka 1.7 – 1.1 Fagiano Okayama 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
Cerezo Osaka to win✗
53%
1.89
1.95
Double chance
Cerezo Osaka or draw✗
77%
1.31
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.65
1.70
Draw no bet
Cerezo Osaka (draw no bet)✗
69%
1.44
–
Asian handicap
Fagiano Okayama +1 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.55
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.96
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.17
1.11
First team to score
Cerezo Osaka to score first
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.41
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cerezo Osaka / FT Cerezo Osaka✗
31%
3.24
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.42
–
Recent results
Cerezo Osaka – last 4
WLLW
14 Mar
@ Kyoto Sanga
2–1
W
28 Feb
@ V-varen Nagasaki
0–1
L
22 Feb
vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–2
L
15 Feb
@ Avispa Fukuoka
2–0
W
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Fagiano Okayama – last 3
WLD
8 Mar
vs Kyoto Sanga
1–0
W
22 Feb
vs Gamba Osaka
1–2
L
14 Feb
@ Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cerezo Osaka and Fagiano Okayama.
What is the prediction for Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama?
Our pick is Cerezo Osaka or draw with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama?
On our numbers Cerezo Osaka have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Fagiano Okayama 23%.
How many goals will there be in Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama?
Our predicted score is Cerezo Osaka 1–1 Fagiano Okayama, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama?
Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama (J1 League) kicks off on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 10:30 (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.