Cerezo Osaka vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 February

Betiball's prediction for Cerezo Osaka vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce on 22 February 2026 (kick-off: 02:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cerezo Osaka vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce preview before placing your bet.

Cerezo Osaka vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce: Starting Lineups Time : 22/02/2026 02:00

Cerezo Osaka
1 - 2
Finished
Hiroshima Sanfrecce
90+10' event Shinji Kagawa
90+5' event Solomon Sakuragawa
79' event Motohiko Nakajima
76' event Kusini Yengi / Hinata Kida
76' event Motohiko Nakajima / Reiya Sakata
64' event Kyohei Noborizato / Ayumu Ohata
64' event Yumeki Yokoyama / Thiago Andrade
46' event Shinnosuke Hatanaka / Rikito Inoue
event 90+7' Shunki Higashi
event 82' Naoto Arai / Taichi Yamasaki
event 82' Mutsuki Kato / Germain Ryo
event 71' Taishi Matsumoto / Hayao Kawabe
event 71' Sota Nakamura / Akito Suzuki
event 59' Kosuke Kinoshita / Motoki Ohara
event 55' Germain Ryo
90+10' event Shinji Kagawa
event 90+7' Shunki Higashi
90+5' event Solomon Sakuragawa
event 82' Naoto Arai / Taichi Yamasaki
79' event Motohiko Nakajima
event 82' Mutsuki Kato / Germain Ryo
76' event Kusini Yengi / Hinata Kida
event 71' Taishi Matsumoto / Hayao Kawabe
76' event Motohiko Nakajima / Reiya Sakata
event 71' Sota Nakamura / Akito Suzuki
64' event Kyohei Noborizato / Ayumu Ohata
event 59' Kosuke Kinoshita / Motoki Ohara
64' event Yumeki Yokoyama / Thiago Andrade
event 55' Germain Ryo
46' event Shinnosuke Hatanaka / Rikito Inoue
Cerezo Osaka Cerezo Osaka
Substitutions
#44 Shinnosuke Hatanaka
#6 Kyohei Noborizato
#14 Yumeki Yokoyama
#13 Motohiko Nakajima
#99 Kusini Yengi
#1 Koki Fukui
#16 Hayato Okuda
#18 Nelson Ishiwatari
#19 Shion Homma
Cerezo Osaka Cerezo Osaka Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce
8Shots14
1Shots on Goal4
9Fouls10
2Corner Kick6
10Free kick9
0Offside4
2Yellow card0
1Save0
10Successful Tackles11
6Interceptions20
22Long pass20
0Assist1
3Successful center8
4Shots off goal8
3Blocked2
10Tackle11
8Dribbles3
32Throw-in32
446Passes394
50Attacks63
25Dangerous attacks33
2Corner Kicks(HT)4
1BigChances1
1BigChancesMissed1
6ShotsInsideBox9
2ShotsOutsideBox5
57DuelsWon42
0.93ExpectedGoals1.16
27Touches In Opposition Box27
13AccurateCrosses22
34GroundDuelsWon27
23AerialDuelsWon15
33Clearances20
Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce
Substitutions
#17 Kosuke Kinoshita
#14 Taishi Matsumoto
#39 Sota Nakamura
#13 Naoto Arai
#11 Mutsuki Kato
#99 Issei Ouchi
#16 Takaaki Shichi
#35 Yotaro Nakajima
#18 Daiki Suga
Commentary
90+10' Shinji Kagawa - Cerezo Osaka receive a yellow card
90+7' Goal! Shunki Higashi - Hiroshima Sanfrecce
90+5' Goal! Solomon Sakuragawa - Cerezo Osaka
82' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Naoto Arai / Taichi Yamasaki
82' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Mutsuki Kato / Germain Ryo
79' Motohiko Nakajima - Cerezo Osaka receive a yellow card
76' Cerezo Osaka — substitution: Kusini Yengi / Hinata Kida
76' Cerezo Osaka — substitution: Motohiko Nakajima / Reiya Sakata
71' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Taishi Matsumoto / Hayao Kawabe
71' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Sota Nakamura / Akito Suzuki
64' Cerezo Osaka — substitution: Kyohei Noborizato / Ayumu Ohata
64' Cerezo Osaka — substitution: Yumeki Yokoyama / Thiago Andrade
59' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Kosuke Kinoshita / Motoki Ohara
55' Goal! Germain Ryo - Hiroshima Sanfrecce
46' Cerezo Osaka — substitution: Shinnosuke Hatanaka / Rikito Inoue

How We Build the Cerezo Osaka vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cerezo Osaka vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce on 22 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cerezo Osaka vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cerezo Osaka's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Hiroshima Sanfrecce's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Cerezo Osaka and Hiroshima Sanfrecce sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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