58 - Avispa Fukuoka vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League .
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 4–5 | L |
| 06 May | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 May | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Apr | Fagiano Okayama FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | Fagiano Okayama FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 17 May | Nagoya Grampus | H | 6–1 | W |
| 09 May | V-Varen Nagasaki | H | 3–2 | W |
| 06 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 4–6 | L |
| 03 May | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Apr | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–0 | 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
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Cerezo Osaka FC get us underway at .
- 5' Cerezo Osaka FC is showing some good football. However, Cerezo Osaka FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kosuke Nakamura suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' Kosei Okazawa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' Avispa Fukuoka are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cerezo Osaka FC's shape.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Shinya Tsukahara will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' Brilliant from the ! Kazuki Fujimoto makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 35.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 41' GOAL! Kazuki Fujimoto scores on 41.
- 43' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yuma Tsujioka makes it 3-0.
- 45' Kokoro Maeda was booked on 45.
- 46' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 46 minute. Kosei Okazawa leaves to be changed by Jackson Irvine.
- 51' Dion Cools needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 56' Avispa Fukuoka are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
Lineups
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 16
- 22
- 20
- 9
- 6
- 13
- 11
- 47
- 15
- 55
Bench
- 21
- 34
- 3
- 14
- 29
- 23
- 7
- 18
- 41
Coach
Shinya Tsukahara
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 8
- 44
- 23
- 2
- 66
- 10
- 4
-
28
Kosei Okazawa ↓ Jackson Irvine 46'
- 9
- 14
Bench
- 77
-
36
Jackson Irvine ↑ 46'
- 19
- 6
- 11
- 31
- 41
- 16
- 97
Coach
Pablo Machin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Ratao | 3 |
| Masaya Shibayama | 3 |
| Satoki Uejo | 2 |
| Shunta Tanaka | 2 |
| Matej Jonjic | 1 |
| Wellington | 1 |
| Tomoya Miki | 1 |
| Takeshi Kanamori | 1 |
Head to Head
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
2.2
Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.99
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 88% + Both teams to score 83%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 5.19
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 3.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 4.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
Double Chance
Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
50%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
71%
Avispa Fukuoka or Cerezo Osaka FC
79%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 3
5.8%
1 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
5.4%
1 – 1
4.3%
2 – 4
4.3%
3 – 2
4.3%
3 – 3
4.2%
2 – 1
4.2%
1 – 4
4%
3 – 4
3.2%
3 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka
| Handicap | Avispa Fukuoka covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 8% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 13% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 17% | 36% |
| +1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +2 | 64% | 15% | 21% |
| +2.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
Clean Sheet
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
6%
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
12%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.