Sunday , 16 August 2026

Albirex Niigata vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2024
Albirex Niigata
0 – 1
Full Time
Cerezo Osaka FC
Sun 7 Apr 2024 · 05:00 UTC Denka Big Swan Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Thomas Deng 12' Y
Y 39' Capixaba
Yuzuru Shimada 50' Y
Y 88' Leo Ceara

Overview

Match Preview

Albirex Niigata vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Denka Big Swan Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyoto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tokyo 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tokyo Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F.Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

2
2
2
Albirex Niigata 6 games · Avg 2.8 goals Cerezo Osaka FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-07 Albirex Niigata 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2023-12-03 Albirex Niigata 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2023-02-18 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–2 Albirex Niigata

Recent Form

Albirex Niigata
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Apr Cerezo Osaka FC H 0–1 L
03 Apr Jubilo Iwata A 0–2 L
30 Mar Kashiwa Reysol H 1–1 D
16 Mar Tokyo Verdy A 2–2 D
09 Mar Nagoya Grampus H 1–0 W
02 Mar Gamba Osaka A 0–1 L
Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Apr Albirex Niigata A 1–0 W
03 Apr Kashiwa Reysol A 1–1 D
30 Mar Shonan Bellmare H 2–0 W
16 Mar Sagan Tosu FC A 2–0 W
09 Mar Tokyo Verdy H 2–1 W
02 Mar Kashima Antlers A 1–1 D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Albirex Niigata host Cerezo Osaka FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Yuzuru Shimada has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 12' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Thomas Deng.
  • 17' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 22' Albirex Niigata is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 27' Over 27 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 37' Cerezo Osaka FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 39' That is a card for Cerezo Osaka FC. Capixaba will be fuming at that decision.
  • 44' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 49' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 50' It’s a booking for Albirex Niigata player. Yuzuru Shimada gets a card.
  • 55' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 60' Albirex Niigata are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 61' Cerezo Osaka FC make a change. Capixaba trudges off to be replaced by Hiroto Yamada on 61 minutes.
  • 66' Cerezo Osaka FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 69' What a strike from Leo Ceara! The score is 0-1.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Eiji Miyamoto. He replaces Shusuke Ota on 70 minute.
  • 75' Albirex Niigata currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 78' Time for substitution for Albirex Niigata. Yoshiaki Takagi is replaced by Motoki Hasegawa.
  • 83' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 84' Satoki Uejo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hiroaki Okuno on 84 minute.
  • 87' A tactical swap from Cerezo Osaka FC — Justin Hubner on, Lucas Fernandes off on 87 minutes.
  • 88' It’s a booking for Cerezo Osaka FC player. Leo Ceara gets a card.
  • Another three points for Cerezo Osaka FC.

Lineups

Albirex Niigata Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rikizo Matsuhashi

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Akio Kogiku

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Motohiko Nakajima 2
Lucas Fernandes 2
Eitaro Matsuda 1
Rafael Ratao 1
Motoki Hasegawa 1
Hiroaki Okuno 1
Ken Yamura 1
Hirotaka Tameda 1

Head to Head

2024-04-07 Albirex Niigata 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2023-12-03 Albirex Niigata 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2023-02-18 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–2 Albirex Niigata

Albirex Niigata Form

2024-04-07 Albirex Niigata 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2024-04-03 Jubilo Iwata 2–0 Albirex Niigata L 2024-03-30 Albirex Niigata 1–1 Kashiwa Reysol D 2024-03-16 Tokyo Verdy 2–2 Albirex Niigata D 2024-03-09 Albirex Niigata 1–0 Nagoya Grampus W 2024-03-02 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Albirex Niigata L

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2024-04-07 Albirex Niigata 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2024-04-03 Kashiwa Reysol 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2024-03-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Shonan Bellmare W 2024-03-16 Sagan Tosu FC 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2024-03-09 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Tokyo Verdy W 2024-03-02 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.01 Albirex Niigata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for: Albirex Niigata or Cerezo Osaka FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Albirex Niigata32% Draw32% Cerezo Osaka FC36%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Albirex Niigata or Draw
64%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
68%
Albirex Niigata or Cerezo Osaka FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Albirex Niigata22% Draw54% Cerezo Osaka FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.2%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.6%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
3.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
0 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Albirex Niigata

Handicap Albirex Niigata covers Push Cerezo Osaka FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 20% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 20% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.