Avispa Fukuoka vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League .
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
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 Tōkyō | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Apr | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Mar | Gamba Osaka | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Mar | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Apr | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 4–1 | W |
| 19 Mar | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Mar | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 3–1 | W |
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
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
28%
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
1/3
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
4/2
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Avispa Fukuoka to score. At the same time, Cerezo Osaka FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Avispa Fukuoka must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cerezo Osaka FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' Cerezo Osaka FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' Avispa Fukuoka currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' Jean Patric is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cerezo Osaka FC tonight.
- 40' Cerezo Osaka FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' Cerezo Osaka FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 50' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 55' Avispa Fukuoka are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 60' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Hiroaki Okuno exits the field as Hiroshi Kiyotake enters on 60.
- 65' Cerezo Osaka FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 66' Another change for Avispa Fukuoka made on 66 minute. Takuya Shigehiro leaves to be changed by Shun Nakamura.
- 67' Cerezo Osaka FC ring the changes. Hiroto Yamada has done his job and it is now time for Sota Kitano to step up.
- 72' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 77' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 79' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Kato Mutsuki exits the field as Bruno Mendes enters on 79.
- 84' Kim Jinhyeon is having his name booked by the referee on 84.
- 87' Another change for Avispa Fukuoka made on 87 minute. Juanma leaves to be changed by Takeshi Kanamori.
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 3
-
9
Juanma ↓ Takeshi Kanamori 87'
- 5
-
39
Tatsuya Tanaka ↓ Yuya Yamagishi 66'
- 17
- 13
- 31
- 6
- 4
- 2
Bench
- 33
-
7
Takeshi Kanamori ↑ 87'
- 41
- 29
-
40
Shun Nakamura ↑ 66'
-
11
Yuya Yamagishi ↑ 66'
- 25
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 21
- 4
- 2
- 22
- 14
-
34
Hiroto Yamada ↓ Sota Kitano 67'
- 33
-
20
Kato Mutsuki ↓ Bruno Mendes 79'
-
19
Hirotaka Tameda ↓ Jean Patric 67'
- 41
Bench
- 3
-
10
Hiroshi Kiyotake ↑ 60'
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 67'
- 29
-
11
Bruno Mendes ↑ 79'
- 31
-
38
Sota Kitano ↑ 67'
Coach
Akio Kogiku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Masaya Shibayama | 3 |
| Rafael Ratao | 3 |
| Satoki Uejo | 2 |
| Shunta Tanaka | 2 |
| Yuya Yamagishi | 1 |
| Matej Jonjic | 1 |
| Wellington | 1 |
| Tomoya Miki | 1 |
Head to Head
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
2022-04-17
Avispa Fukuoka
0–0
Cerezo Osaka FC
D
2022-04-10
Vissel Kobe
0–1
Cerezo Osaka FC
W
2022-04-05
Cerezo Osaka FC
0–1
Kashiwa Reysol
L
2022-04-02
Kawasaki Frontale
1–4
Cerezo Osaka FC
W
2022-03-19
Cerezo Osaka FC
2–2
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
D
2022-03-12
Shimizu S-Pulse
1–3
Cerezo Osaka FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.85
Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.44
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 79% + Avispa Fukuoka or Cerezo Osaka FC 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 3.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 4.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
Double Chance
Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
55%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
67%
Avispa Fukuoka or Cerezo Osaka FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–0 not predicted0 – 0Actual
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 3
5.9%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 3
5.4%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
4.1%
1 – 4
3.6%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 3
3.3%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka
| Handicap | Avispa Fukuoka covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 14% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 19% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 15% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
10%
✗
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

