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 (2026/27)
- Albirex Niigata 0 games · 0 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 | Kyōto 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 | Tōkyō 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 | Tōkyō Verdy | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jun | Nagoya Grampus | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jun | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Jun | Júbilo 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
43%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/4
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cerezo Osaka FC
| Solomon Sakuragawa | 3 G |
| Yumeki Yokoyama | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cerezo Osaka FC launch into their encounter with Albirex Niigata.
- 5' Albirex Niigata are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Japan international Hiroaki Okuno has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' 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.
- 25' 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.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kakeru Funaki made 373 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' Albirex Niigata 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.
- 36' Magnificent from Eitaro Matsuda! That is 1 goals in 306 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 41' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Albirex Niigata are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Masaya Shibayama is ready to make an impact after coming on for Satoki Uejo at the 46 minute mark.
- 47' Goal! Yuji Ono scores his 27 goal in 279 matches.
- 52' Cerezo Osaka FC ring the changes. Hiroaki Okuno has done his job and it is now time for Vitor Bueno to step up.
- 57' Kyohei Noborizato, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 62' With 0 assists to his name this season, Shunta Tanaka is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 65' A tactical swap from Cerezo Osaka FC — Ryogo Yamasaki on, Capixaba off on 65 minutes.
- 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 75' Kaito Taniguchi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuji Ono on 75 minute.
- 78' A tactical swap from Cerezo Osaka FC — Yuichi Hirano on, Kyohei Noborizato off on 78 minutes.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Yuichi Hirano.
- 87' Albirex Niigata have won 119 goals from 110 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 90' A change in the Albirex Niigata ranks — Motoki Hasegawa exits the field as Yoshiaki Takagi enters on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Albirex Niigata to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Kaito Taniguchi | 1 |
| Motoki Nagakura | 1 |
| Leo Ceara | 1 |
| Yuji Ono | 1 |
| Eitaro Matsuda | 1 |
| Rafael Ratao | 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.