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Cerezo Osaka host Sanfrecce Hiroshima at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Ōsaka (Osaka) on Saturday, Mar 6 at 12:00 PM in the J1 League.
Cerezo Osaka come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Sanfrecce Hiroshima, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.
Despite playing at home, Cerezo Osaka face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Cerezo Osaka won 1–6. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: Despite home advantage, Sanfrecce Hiroshima arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Cerezo Osaka. Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win.