TIPS - Cerezo Osaka VS Sanfrecce Hiroshima

[(Cerezo Osaka) Strength]:
1. Cerezo Osaka scored 41 goals in the first 27 rounds of the league, averaging 1.52 goals per game.
2. Cerezo Osaka have achieved 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 10 home games, with an unbeaten rate of 90%, showing a good form at home.

[(Cerezo Osaka) Weakness]:
1. Cerezo Osaka drew 1-1 with Vissel Kobe at home in the last round of the league and have not won any of their last two league matches.
2. Cerezo Osaka have conceded goals in 8 of their recent 9 matches, indicating certain concerns in their defense.
3. Cerezo Osaka have only managed 2 draws and 7 losses in their last 9 encounters with Sanfrecce Hiroshima, being at a disadvantage.
4. Cerezo Osaka lost 3 of their last 5 games in AH.

[(Sanfrecce Hiroshima) Strength]:
1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima's most recent match was in the quarter-final of the Emperor's Cup, where they played against Nagoya Grampus and emerged victorious 4-2, successfully advancing to the semi-final.
2. Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 3-0 away against Tokyo Verdy in the last round of the league, avoiding a losing streak. They have only lost one of their last six league matches, with a decent record.
3. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have scored in 7 of their last 9 matches, netting 19 goals.
4. Sanfrecce Hiroshima conceded 19 goals in the first 28 rounds of the league, averaging less than one goal per game. Their defensive performance is worthy of recognition.
5. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have recently achieved a 4-game winning streak away from home, with good form.
6. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have achieved 8 wins and 1 draw in their last 9 away games against Cerezo Osaka, holding an advantage.
7. Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 3 of their last 4 games in AH.

[Tips]:
Cerezo Osaka have not won any of their last two league matches and their offensive and defensive performances are unbalanced.

However, the team's home record is still acceptable.

On the other hand, Sanfrecce Hiroshima recently advanced to the semi-final of the Emperor's Cup and have only lost one of their last six league matches.

They have performed well both offensively and defensively and are on a winning streak away from home.

Judging from the recent form of the two teams, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have the upper hand.

Moreover, in terms of their head-to-head record, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have achieved 8 wins and 1 draw in their last 9 away games against Cerezo Osaka, holding an advantage.

So Sanfrecce Hiroshima are expected to win in this game.

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