Match analysis
JapanJ1 League
Cerezo Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga — live score & stats
Cerezo Osaka against Kyoto Sanga in the J1 League (Japan) on 18th April 2026. Both sides' Elo ratings and recent form, the lineups, the head-to-head record and the best prices on the match are all on this page, refreshing live through the game.
Live score, Elo ratings, form and every key stat from this J1 League clash.
Match Timeline
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Form & key stats
Per game
Cerezo Osaka at home vs Kyoto Sanga away
The stronger figure on each row is highlighted. Both teams to score is a shared stat, so neither side takes the highlight.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +76Kyoto Sanga
- Venue edge
- +40Kyoto Sanga
| Cerezo OsakaHome | Rating | Kyoto SangaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,525 | Overall | 1,601 |
| 1,536 | Match venue | 1,576 |
| 1,536 | At home | 1,556 |
| 1,517 | Away | 1,576 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,485 | Attack | 1,529 |
| 1,523 | Defence | 1,578 |
| 1,475 | Home attack | 1,519 |
| 1,494 | Away attack | 1,507 |
| 1,573 | Home defence | 1,576 |
| 1,499 | Away defence | 1,556 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,497 | Goal environment | 1,470 |
| 1,488 | Home goals | 1,478 |
| 1,508 | Away goals | 1,492 |
| 1,510 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,488 | Set-piece attack | 1,489 |
| 1,489 | Set-piece defence | 1,490 |
| 1,515 | Close games | 1,559 |
| 1,523 | Winning margin | 1,614 |
The venue row sets Cerezo Osaka at home against Kyoto Sanga on the road, which is the most telling comparison for this exact game. The higher number on each row is highlighted.
Match profile rows describe how the game is likely to flow, not who is stronger. A high goal environment points to an open, high-scoring contest; possession shows who tends to keep the ball.