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Cerezo Osaka vs Kagoshima United - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Japan
Emperors Cup Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka 
Match Events
25'
25'
Fernandes L.
56'
56'
Kawashima K.
68'
68'
Sub
Toyama T. In: Take S.
Out: Toyama T.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 2-0. This leg finished 2-0.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
31%
30%
39%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Kagoshima United
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
39%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Kagoshima United lately — more wins on the board than Cerezo Osaka.
- 39% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- Kagoshima United arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Cerezo Osaka, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Cerezo Osaka Clean Sheet 14%
Kagoshima United Clean Sheet 12%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Cerezo Osaka | Kagoshima United |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 18 | 20 |
| Draws | 3 | 2 |
| Losses | 7 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 1.68 | 1.66 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.21 | 0.9 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.19 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Oct 7, 2026 Emperors Cup
Cerezo Osaka vs Kagoshima United
2:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Cerezo Osaka Compare
Top Goalscorer Fernandes L.
1 Goals Assists Leader Sakata R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.92
Avg xA / game 0.59
Kagoshima United Compare
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Cerezo Osaka 31 / 100
Kagoshima United 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Cerezo Osaka Kagoshima United
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Kagoshima United Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Cerezo Osaka found the back of the net in 86% of recent matches (28 games).
Defensive concern: Kagoshima United conceded in 72% of 29 recent games.
Historical meetings average 2.00 goals per match.
Cerezo Osaka went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Cerezo Osaka VS Kagoshima United
1.38 Goals Scored 2
1.25 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Cerezo Osaka
(Home) 07 Oct
Cerezo Osaka
2 : 0 Kagoshima United
29 Sept
Fujieda MYFC
1 : 2 Cerezo Osaka
19 Sept
V-Varen Nagasaki
1 : 1 Cerezo Osaka
12 Sept
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
6 : 1 Cerezo Osaka
06 Sept
Cerezo Osaka
0 : 0 Verdy
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07 Oct
Cerezo Osaka
2 : 0 Kagoshima United
06 Sept
Cerezo Osaka
0 : 0 Verdy
02 Sept
Cerezo Osaka
2 : 0 Kashiwa Reysol
26 Aug
Cerezo Osaka
3 : 1 Gifu
22 Aug
Cerezo Osaka
1 : 0 Shimizu S-Pulse
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Kagoshima United
(Away) 07 Oct
Cerezo Osaka
2 : 0 Kagoshima United
04 Oct
Kagoshima United
3 : 2 Fukushima United
26 Sept
Giravanz Kitakyushu
1 : 1 Kagoshima United
19 Sept
Kagoshima United
3 : 1 Tochigi SC
13 Sept
Reilac Shiga
1 : 2 Kagoshima United
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07 Oct
Cerezo Osaka
2 : 0 Kagoshima United
26 Sept
Giravanz Kitakyushu
1 : 1 Kagoshima United
13 Sept
Reilac Shiga
1 : 2 Kagoshima United
29 Aug
Kamatamare Sanuki
3 : 4 Kagoshima United
26 Aug
Albirex Niigata
0 : 4 Kagoshima United
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/64-finals
Kashima Antlers -
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Atletico Suzuka 2
Basara Hyogo 1
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo -
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Kofu -
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Gainare Tottori 3
Kumamoto 2
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Tohoku Gakuin University 1
Thespakusatsu Gunma 3
Kawasaki Frontale -
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Tochigi SC 2
Urayasu SC 0
Iwata -
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Tegevajaro Miyazaki -
Gamba Osaka -
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Reilac Shiga 2
Japan Soccer 1
Tokushima -
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FC Tokushima 1
Kawasoe Club 0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima -
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Giravanz Kitakyushu 1
Okinawa 2
Iwaki -
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Oita Trinita -
Okayama -
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Belugarosso Iwami 2
Nagasaki Intl University 0
Chiba -
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Arterivo Wakayama 0
Azul Claro Numazu 6
Vissel Kobe -
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Veroskronos Tsuno 3
Kamatamare Sanuki 1
Sagan Tosu -
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Toyama -
Avispa Fukuoka -
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Verspah Oita 3
Kochi United 0
Yokohama FC -
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Ryutsu Keizai University 1
Criacao Shinjuku 2
Kashiwa Reysol -
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Senshu University 2
Tsukuba Univ. 1
Imabari -
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Blaublitz -
Yokohama F. Marinos -
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Fukushima United 7
Oyama 0
Mito -
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Kanazawa 1
Kyoto Sangyo 4
Urawa Reds -
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Yamanashi Gakuin 1
Tokyo International University 0
Omiya Ardija -
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Vanraure -
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Gifu 3
Toyama Shinjo 1
Albirex Niigata -
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Kagoshima United 2
Renofa Yamaguchi 1
Kyoto -
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SRC Hiroshima 1
Maruyasu Okazaki 6
Montedio Yamagata -
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Fujieda MYFC -
Shimizu S-Pulse -
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Nara Club 1
FC Osaka 4
V-Varen Nagasaki -
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Ehime 2
International Pacific Univesity 1
Machida Zelvia -
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Iwate Grulla Morioka 1
Sapporo University FC 0
Vegalta Sendai -
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Tochigi City -
FC Tokyo -
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Nagano Parceiro 2
Fukui Utd. 1
Shonan Bellmare -
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Reinmeer Aomori 15
Akita University 0
1/32-finals
Kashima Antlers 3
Atletico Suzuka 0
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1
Kofu 3
Nagoya Grampus 1
Gainare Tottori 3
Verdy 4
Thespakusatsu Gunma 1
Kawasaki Frontale 3
Tochigi SC 1
Iwata 0
Tegevajaro Miyazaki 1
Gamba Osaka 2
Reilac Shiga 0
Tokushima 3
FC Tokushima 0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4
Okinawa 1
Iwaki 2
Oita Trinita 0
Okayama 3
Belugarosso Iwami 0
Chiba 2
Azul Claro Numazu 1
Vissel Kobe 2
Veroskronos Tsuno 1
Sagan Tosu 4
Toyama 0
Avispa Fukuoka 1
Verspah Oita 0
Yokohama FC 3
Criacao Shinjuku 1
Kashiwa Reysol 2
Senshu University 1
Imabari 4
Blaublitz 1
Yokohama F. Marinos 1
Fukushima United 0
Mito 0
Kyoto Sangyo 2
Urawa Reds 3
Yamanashi Gakuin 0
Omiya Ardija 2
Vanraure 0
Cerezo Osaka 3
Gifu 1
Albirex Niigata 0
Kagoshima United 4
Kyoto 1
Maruyasu Okazaki 0
Montedio Yamagata 3
Fujieda MYFC 5
Shimizu S-Pulse 2
FC Osaka 1
V-Varen Nagasaki 3
Ehime 2
Machida Zelvia 3
Iwate Grulla Morioka 0
Vegalta Sendai 1
Tochigi City 2
FC Tokyo 6
Nagano Parceiro 0
Shonan Bellmare 1
Reinmeer Aomori 0
1/16-finals
Kashima Antlers 3
Kofu 1
Gainare Tottori 0
Verdy 1
Kawasaki Frontale 2
Tegevajaro Miyazaki 0
Gamba Osaka 5
Tokushima 0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4
Iwaki 0
Okayama 1
Chiba 0
Vissel Kobe 1
Sagan Tosu 0
Avispa Fukuoka 0
Yokohama FC 1
Kashiwa Reysol 4
Imabari 0
Yokohama F. Marinos 2
Kyoto Sangyo 1
Urawa Reds 3
Omiya Ardija 2
Cerezo Osaka 2
Kagoshima United 0
Kyoto 1
Fujieda MYFC 0
Shimizu S-Pulse 2
V-Varen Nagasaki 1
Machida Zelvia 2
Tochigi City 1
FC Tokyo 4
Shonan Bellmare 0
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Quarter-finals
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Semi-finals
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