Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 25 April 2026, Sanfrecce Hiroshima face Cerezo Osaka at EDION Stadium with kickoff scheduled for . This Japan J-League encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima operate with a flexible back three.
Cerezo Osaka operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Recent Form
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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Cerezo Osaka
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.
Also, Cerezo Osaka show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Recent Form Home/Away
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Home)
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Cerezo Osaka (Away)
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There is little difference in Sanfrecce Hiroshima's performance across venues.
Cerezo Osaka show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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Cerezo Osaka
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Likewise, Cerezo Osaka have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Home)
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Cerezo Osaka (Away)
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There is little difference in Sanfrecce Hiroshima's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Cerezo Osaka's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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Cerezo Osaka
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima regularly feature in high-scoring games. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Similarly, Cerezo Osaka's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Home)
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Cerezo Osaka (Away)
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima's away games are significantly higher-scoring than at home.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Cerezo Osaka.
Scoring Consistency
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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Cerezo Osaka
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
However, Cerezo Osaka usually manage to get on the scoresheet. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Home)
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Cerezo Osaka (Away)
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
There is little difference in Cerezo Osaka's scoring output across venues.
On average Sanfrecce Hiroshima scores 1 and concedes 1 goals in home matches, while Cerezo Osaka averagely scores 1 and concedes 1.3 goals in away matches.
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Sanfrecce Hiroshima scores after every 11.9 shots, while Cerezo Osaka gets averagely 13.8 shots in a game.
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima fielded the below lineup in the last match against Avispa Fukuoka: Osako; Sasaki, Araki, Shiotani; Arai, Nakajima, Kawabe, Nakano; Nakamura, Suzuki; Kinoshita
In their last match against Nagoya Grampus Eight starting lineup of Cerezo Osaka was the following: Nakamura; Ohata, Hatanaka, Inoue, Okuda; Tanaka, Ishiwatari; Andrade, Shibayama, Sakata; Sakuragawa
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