In the J1 League on February 22, Cerezo Osaka will face Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Bookmakers have marked Sanfrecce Hiroshima as the favorites: their win is priced at 1.92, while a draw is offered at 3.65, and a win for Cerezo Osaka at 3.67. Based on the odds, the probabilities are distributed as follows: Cerezo Osaka - 25.53%, draw - 25.67%, Sanfrecce Hiroshima - 48.80%. Thus, Sanfrecce Hiroshima has nearly twice the probability of winning compared to Cerezo Osaka. The betting line also includes markets for totals, both teams to score, and individual statistics, allowing for an optimal prediction choice.
Cerezo Osaka has recently won against Avispa Fukuoka 2-0 (15.02.2026), lost to Gamba Osaka 4-5 (07.02.2026), and was defeated by Yokohama FC 1-3 (06.12.2025). Sanfrecce Hiroshima drew with FC Seoul 2-2 (17.02.2026), beat Fagiano Okayama 6-5 (14.02.2026), and won against Johor Darul Ta'zim 2-1 (10.02.2026). In their last head-to-head on 31.08.2025, the teams drew 1-1. In additional statistics over the last five games, Cerezo Osaka has an average possession of 47.8%, 1.8 yellow cards, 12.6 fouls, and 2.4 offsides. Sanfrecce Hiroshima shows 61.6% possession, 0.8 yellow cards, 9.6 fouls, and 2 offsides. Sanfrecce Hiroshima demonstrates a more disciplined play and high ball control, which could influence the match's dynamics.
In the last five matches, Cerezo Osaka's average total goals stand at 3, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima's is 2.8. Both teams have hit over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, indicating a tendency for high-scoring games. In the first half, Cerezo Osaka recorded over 1.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches, and Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 3 out of 5. In the second half, both teams hit over 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5 matches, which is slightly less frequent. Cerezo Osaka most often scores between 76-90 minutes (40%) and concedes between 16-30 and 31-45 minutes (30% each). Sanfrecce Hiroshima frequently scores between 16-30 and 76-90 minutes (29% each) and concedes evenly: 0-15, 46-60, and 76-90 minutes (29% each). Both teams have decent attacking potential: Cerezo Osaka scores an average of 1.6 and concedes 1.4; Sanfrecce Hiroshima scores 1.8 and concedes 1. The odds for both teams to score are 1.55, supported by both teams' scoring stats and over 2.5 goals trend. Expect goals from both sides in this match, making the bet on both teams to score a reasonable choice.
On average, Cerezo Osaka earns 4.2 corners per game, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns 7.6. In the last five matches, Cerezo Osaka hit over 9.5 corners twice, and Sanfrecce Hiroshima three times. The closest line to the sum of average corners (11.8) is 11.5: over 11.5 corners is priced at 2.63, under 11.5 at 1.39. In the corners market, Sanfrecce Hiroshima is favored with odds of 1.66. Considering Sanfrecce Hiroshima's high activity in delivering corners and Cerezo Osaka's decent average, a bet on over 11.5 corners is intriguing for those interested in statistical markets. Additionally, betting on Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win on corners, given their average of 7.6 per game, is worth considering.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, 22.02.2026 - Both Teams to Score: Yes, odds 1.55. Correct Score: 1:1, odds 6.50.






