Avispa Fukuoka vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Best Denki Stadium.
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Aug | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Jul | Gamba Osaka | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Jul | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Jun | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Jun | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Aug | Vegalta Sendai | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Jul | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 21 Jul | FC Tokyo | H | 3–3 | D |
| 17 Jul | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 May | Vegalta Sendai | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Avispa Fukuoka | Cerezo Osaka FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #2 |
| 21 | Points | 31 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 0 / 11 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 49 | Scored | 48 |
| 59 | Conceded | 38 |
| -10 | GD | +10 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.72 |
| 39% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Best Denki Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Cerezo Osaka FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 10' Adam Taggart has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Avispa Fukuoka are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cerezo Osaka FC backline.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Cerezo Osaka FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Rikito Inoue scoring 1 goals.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, as he is very good at scoring at Best Denki Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 35' Sweden international Emil Salomonsson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 39' A stunning finish from Yuya Yamagishi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 44' Cerezo Osaka FC have won 396 goals from 369 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' Adam Taggart adds to his 1 season tally! Cerezo Osaka FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 51' It’s high time Shigetoshi Hasebe made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 56' It is a cagey affair so far. Avispa Fukuoka in their trying to find a way past Cerezo Osaka FC's compact .
- 61' Masaaki Murakami, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 66' Cerezo Osaka FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 67' Avispa Fukuoka make a change. Sotan Tanabe trudges off to be replaced by Taro Sugimoto on 67 minutes.
- 72' Cerezo Osaka FC ring the changes. Riki Harakawa has done his job and it is now time for Kato Mutsuki to step up.
- 77' Fresh legs for Avispa Fukuoka! Jordy Croux comes on to replace Takeshi Kanamori.
- 78' The Avispa Fukuoka manager makes a substitution. Juanma departs to be replaced by John Mary.
- 79' A moment of madness from Tatsuki Nara on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Avispa Fukuoka will be frustrated.
- 80' Adam Taggart makes way for Yuta Toyokawa at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Naoki Wako. He replaces Masato Yuzawa on 84 minute.
- 89' The 36-year-old Hiroaki Okuno has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- Cerezo Osaka FC will have plenty to reflect on. Avispa Fukuoka were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 39
-
19
Sotan Tanabe ↓ Taro Sugimoto 67'
- 9
-
37
Takeshi Kanamori ↓ Jordy Croux 77'
- 3
- 40
- 31
- 6
- 11
-
2
Masato Yuzawa ↓ Naoki Wako 84'
Bench
-
14
Jordy Croux ↑ 77'
- 5
-
30
John Mary ↑ 78'
-
8
Taro Sugimoto ↑ 67'
- 7
- 21
-
22
Naoki Wako ↑ 84'
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
9
Adam Taggart ↓ Yuta Toyokawa 80'
- 25
- 21
-
4
Riki Harakawa ↓ Kato Mutsuki 72'
- 5
- 2
- 14
- 10
- 15
- 17
Bench
- 13
- 26
-
32
Yuta Toyokawa ↑ 80'
- 28
- 33
- 50
-
29
Kato Mutsuki ↑ 72'
Coach
Levir Culpi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Ratao | 3 |
| Masaya Shibayama | 3 |
| Shunta Tanaka | 2 |
| Satoki Uejo | 2 |
| Yuma Tsujioka | 1 |
| Masakazu Yoshioka | 1 |
| Leo Ceara | 1 |
| Juanma | 1 |
Head to Head
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.43
Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.68
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 87% + Both teams to score 84%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Avispa Fukuoka win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 3.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 4.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
Double Chance
Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
61%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
59%
Avispa Fukuoka or Cerezo Osaka FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 3
5.5%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 2
5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
4.6%
1 – 1
4.6%
3 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 4
3.7%
1 – 4
3.1%
4 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka
| Handicap | Avispa Fukuoka covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 11% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 15% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 17% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 13% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.