Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Cerezo Osaka travel to face Fagiano Okayama on Sunday 24 May in the J1 League, with City Light Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 04:55 WAT. In the table, Fagiano Okayama are 6th, lower half, on 26 points after 18 matches; Cerezo Osaka are 2nd (among the top four) with 31.
Current form
Fagiano Okayama, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Shimizu S-pulse, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Cerezo Osaka, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 6–1 win over Nagoya Grampus, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Head to head
When they last met (18 Mar 2026) it ended Cerezo Osaka 1–2 Fagiano Okayama.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Fagiano Okayama 1.4 xG, Cerezo Osaka 1.5 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Fagiano Okayama 36%, draw 24%, Cerezo Osaka 40%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Fagiano Okayama 1–1 Cerezo Osaka. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Fagiano Okayama36%fair 2.78 · @2.85
Draw24%fair 4.11 · @3.50
Cerezo Osaka40%fair 2.52 · @2.33
2.88Expected goals
1.42Fagiano Okayama xG
1.46Cerezo Osaka xG
59%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–28%
2–18%
0–18%
1–08%
2–26%
From our goals model: Fagiano Okayama 1.4 – 1.5 Cerezo Osaka expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka?
On our numbers Fagiano Okayama have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Cerezo Osaka 40%.
How many goals will there be in Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka?
Our predicted score is Fagiano Okayama 1–1 Cerezo Osaka, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka?
Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 04:55 (West Africa Time) at City Light 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.