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On March 18, 2026, at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Cerezo Osaka and Fagiano Okayama face off in the J1 League. Considering recent form and historical dominance, a home win or draw appears to be the most probable outcome. Bet the double chance for safer odds, or explore goal predictions for value.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
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MP | W | D | L |
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| Overall | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Home | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Away | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
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| Overall | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Home | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Away | 33% | 33% | 33% |
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MP | W | D | L |
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| Overall | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Home | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
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| Overall | 17% | 83% | 0% |
| Home | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Away | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Cerezo Osaka, currently in solid form, faces Fagiano Okayama at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka. The last encounters have favored Osaka, especially at home, with the squad displaying confidence and attacking potency. Injuries are minimal, and both teams are expected to field their strongest lineups, setting up an intriguing contest.
Cerezo Osaka's squad remains largely intact, with key attacking players like K. Yengi and K. Sakuragawa poised to create chances. Fagiano Okayama also fields a balanced side, with their goal-scoring threat coming from A. Esaka and K. Kudo. Injuries are minimal, ensuring both teams can deploy their best options.
If Cerezo Osaka scores first against Fagiano Okayama, the match is likely to open up, given Osaka's recent form and head-to-head dominance. A level score at halftime could see Fagiano pushing for more, but Osaka's attacking strength suggests they could capitalize late. Expect discipline to be tested, as both sides have shown propensity for cards in recent fixtures.
Expect Cerezo Osaka to adopt a high-tempo approach, leveraging their offensive line and pressing Fagiano Okayama into turnovers. Set pieces could determine key moments, especially given Osaka's aerial threats. Fagiano's disciplined defensive shape may limit goal opportunities, but their counter-attacking potential remains a threat.
See below all the main information for this match.
Cerezo Osaka has a strong recent record against Fagiano Okayama, winning 93% of last meetings.
Cerezo Osaka's last five matches show a 60% form and they tend to score around 1.2 goals per game, indicating a solid attacking setup.
Fagiano Okayama has a recent form of 40% from their last five matches and tends to concede around 1.4 goals per game.