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Cerezo Osaka to win
@ 2.20Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 3 – 0 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
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Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga preview and result
Cerezo Osaka and Kyoto Sanga met in the J1 League on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 08:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 0, 1 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Cerezo Osaka a 43% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Kyoto Sanga 40%. Our pick was Cerezo Osaka to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.20. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Cerezo Osaka or Kyoto Sanga) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.22.
Goals: we expect about 2.5 goals (0.9 for Cerezo Osaka, 1.6 for Kyoto Sanga). The chance of three or more goals is 46%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 3 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Cerezo Osaka have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-W-L-W-L), scoring 9 and conceding 11. Kyoto Sanga have 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-W-W-D-W), scoring 11 and conceding 4. In the table, Cerezo Osaka are 2nd with 31 points and Kyoto Sanga are 8th with 23 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga?
Our pre-match prediction is Cerezo Osaka to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.20. Win chances: Cerezo Osaka 43%, draw 17%, Kyoto Sanga 40%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 46%).
What time is Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga?
Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga (J1 League) was played on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 08:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga?
The double chance 12 (Cerezo Osaka or Kyoto Sanga) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.22. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
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 |
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