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Kyoto SangaDWWDW
Cerezo OsakaDWLWLHead to head
Our prediction
Kyoto Sanga to win
@ 2.05Our 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: 1 – 2 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
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Kyoto Sanga vs Cerezo Osaka preview and result
Kyoto Sanga and Cerezo Osaka met in the J1 League on Saturday 14 March 2026 at 06:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 2, 0 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Kyoto Sanga a 45% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Cerezo Osaka 37%. Our pick was Kyoto Sanga to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.05. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Kyoto Sanga or Cerezo Osaka) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.30.
Goals: we expect about 2.0 goals (1.3 for Kyoto Sanga, 0.7 for Cerezo Osaka). The chance of three or more goals is 32%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (80% confidence). 3 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
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. 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. In the table, Kyoto Sanga are 8th with 23 points and Cerezo Osaka are 2nd with 31 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Kyoto Sanga vs Cerezo Osaka?
Our pre-match prediction is Kyoto Sanga to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.05. Win chances: Kyoto Sanga 45%, draw 18%, Cerezo Osaka 37%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Kyoto Sanga vs Cerezo Osaka?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 32%).
What time is Kyoto Sanga vs Cerezo Osaka?
Kyoto Sanga vs Cerezo Osaka (J1 League) was played on Saturday 14 March 2026 at 06:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Kyoto Sanga vs Cerezo Osaka?
The double chance 12 (Kyoto Sanga or Cerezo Osaka) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.30. 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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