Based on last 50 matches in "Japan. J1 League", up to 07/26/2020
To build a prediction for the Sagan Tosu - Cerezo Osaka match, scheduled for 26 July 2020, several key factors could influence the outcome. Sagan Tosu have played 50 matches, in which they won 14 of them, drew 13 times and lost 23 matches. Cerezo Osaka, having played 50 matches, won 26 times, drew 8 matches and lost 16 defeats. In the league, Sagan Tosu average 0.8 goals scored per game and 1.3 conceded. Cerezo Osaka average 1.1 scored and 0.8 conceded. These sides last met on 17 September 2019 at Sagan Tosu's ground, where the home side came out on top.
In 5 out of 6 last matches at home, Sagan Tosu scores against Cerezo Osaka in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)3
In 4 out of last 5 away matches, Cerezo Osaka won the first half.
1st Half - W22.64
In 7 out of 10 last matches involving Sagan Tosu, over under 2 goals were scored.
TU (1.5)2.57
Sagan Tosu does not score in 8 out of 9 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.1
In 7 last matches involving Sagan Tosu, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.01
Cerezo Osaka won in 13 out of 18 last matches.
W21.984
Cerezo Osaka won in 7 out of last 8 away matches.
W21.984
In 9 out of 10 last matches involving Sagan Tosu, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.61
In 33 out of 47 last matches involving Cerezo Osaka, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.61
In 15 out of 22 last matches where Cerezo Osaka played away, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.61
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including forward Такеси Канамори. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Акихико Икэути (Japan). Over the last 34 matches, he has shown 92 yellow cards (averaging 2.7 per match) and 2 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 3% of matches (1 out of 34). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.