Cerezo Osaka FC vs Albirex Niigata, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Albirex Niigata — J. League at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Albirex Niigata 0 games · 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul | Albirex Niigata | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jul | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Jul | Tokyo Verdy | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jun | Nagoya Grampus | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jun | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Jun | Jubilo Iwata | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Jul | FC Tōkyō | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Jul | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 29 Jun | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jun | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Jun | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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' What a night it is going to be! Cerezo Osaka FC welcome Albirex Niigata for this crunch clash at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
- 5' The travelling Albirex Niigata supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' 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 Satoki Uejo suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Cerezo Osaka FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Cerezo Osaka FC in their trying to find a way past Albirex Niigata's compact .
- 30' Yuichi Hirano has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 439 appearances.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 36' Eitaro Matsuda does the damage! The net is bulging and Albirex Niigata surge ahead!
- 41' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hiroaki Okuno made 275 appearances and scored 27 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Masaya Shibayama. He replaces Satoki Uejo on 46 minute.
- 47' Brilliant from the ! Yuji Ono makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 47.
- 52' The Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes a substitution. Hiroaki Okuno departs to be replaced by Vitor Bueno.
- 57' The energy levels are beginning to show. Akio Kogiku might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 62' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 65' The Cerezo Osaka FC bench stirs into life. Capixaba is withdrawn and Ryogo Yamasaki gets his opportunity.
- 70' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 75' Kaito Taniguchi is replacing Yuji Ono for the Albirex Niigata side.
- 78' Cerezo Osaka FC make a change. Kyohei Noborizato trudges off to be replaced by Yuichi Hirano on 78 minutes.
- 82' Yuichi Hirano is having his name booked by the referee on 82.
- 87' Jin-hyeon Kim is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cerezo Osaka FC tonight.
- 90' Yoshiaki Takagi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Motoki Hasegawa on 90 minute.
- Cerezo Osaka FC will have plenty to reflect on. Albirex Niigata were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 77
- 9
-
27
Capixaba ↓ Ryogo Yamasaki 65'
-
25
Hiroaki Okuno ↓ Vitor Bueno 52'
- 6
- 14
- 10
- 24
-
7
Satoki Uejo ↓ Masaya Shibayama 46'
- 21
- 16
Bench
- 3
-
29
Ryogo Yamasaki ↑ 65'
- 19
-
55
Vitor Bueno ↑ 52'
-
4
Yuichi Hirano ↑ 78'
- 31
-
48
Masaya Shibayama ↑ 46'
Coach
Akio Kogiku
Albirex Niigata Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 5
-
99
Yuji Ono ↓ Kaito Taniguchi 75'
- 22
- 25
- 6
- 31
- 21
- 27
- 14
- 8
Bench
- 20
-
7
Kaito Taniguchi ↑ 75'
-
32
Takumi Hasegawa ↑ 75'
-
33
Yoshiaki Takagi ↑ 90'
- 40
- 23
- 26
Coach
Rikizo Matsuhashi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Fernandes | 2 |
| Motohiko Nakajima | 2 |
| Motoki Hasegawa | 1 |
| Hiroaki Okuno | 1 |
| Ken Yamura | 1 |
| Hirotaka Tameda | 1 |
| Soya Fujiwara | 1 |
| Kazuhiko Chiba | 1 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Albirex Niigata Form
2024-07-20
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–2
Albirex Niigata
W
2024-07-13
FC Tōkyō
2–0
Albirex Niigata
L
2024-07-06
Albirex Niigata
3–4
Sagan Tosu FC
L
2024-06-29
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
0–1
Albirex Niigata
W
2024-06-26
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–1
Albirex Niigata
D
2024-06-22
Albirex Niigata
2–2
Kawasaki Frontale
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.23
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Albirex Niigata xG
I would bet for:
Cerezo Osaka FC or Albirex Niigata 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Albirex Niigata win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Albirex Niigata
63%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Albirex Niigata
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Albirex Niigata win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.6%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | Albirex Niigata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.