Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2026 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2026
Cerezo Osaka FC
2 – 2
1 – 1 pen
Full Time
Avispa Fukuoka
Sun 3 May 2026 · 06:00 UTC Yodoko Sakura Stadium 17,310 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 11' Shosei Usui
Rikito Inoue 45+1' 1–1
Nelson Ishiwatari 35' Y
Shunta Tanaka 40' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Atsushi Kamimura
  • Assistant 1 Isao Nishihashi
  • Assistant 2 Daisuke Hatakeyama (Japan)

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

6
3
4
Cerezo Osaka FC 13 games · Avg 2.6 goals Avispa Fukuoka
Last 5 meetings
2026-05-03 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka 2026-02-15 Avispa Fukuoka 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC 2025-09-13 Avispa Fukuoka 2–4 Cerezo Osaka FC 2025-05-24 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2024-11-09 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Avispa Fukuoka

Recent Form

Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 May Avispa Fukuoka H 2–2 D
29 Apr Vissel Kobe A 0–0 D
25 Apr Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–2 L
18 Apr Kyoto Sanga FC H 3–0 W
11 Apr Gamba Osaka A 1–0 W
04 Apr Nagoya Grampus A 0–3 L
Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
22 Apr Gamba Osaka A 2–1 W
19 Apr Nagoya Grampus A 2–2 D
11 Apr V-Varen Nagasaki H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Cerezo Osaka FC Avispa Fukuoka
#2 Position #10
31 Points 21
18 Played 18
11 / 0 / 7 W / D / L 7 / 0 / 11
48 Scored 49
38 Conceded 59
+10 GD -10
1.72 PPG 1.17
61% Win % 39%

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
100% Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season

Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cerezo Osaka FC is hosting Avispa Fukuoka for another epic battle.
  • 5' Cerezo Osaka FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 10' It looks surprising Cerezo Osaka FC does not make any changes. Ayumu Ohata has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 11' GOAL! Shosei Usui fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 16' 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.
  • 21' 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.
  • 26' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 31' Cerezo Osaka FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 35' The referee calls foul for Nelson Ishiwatari. He receives a card.
  • 40' It’s a booking for Cerezo Osaka FC player. Shunta Tanaka gets a card.
  • 45' 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 Shion Homma suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' GOAL! Rikito Inoue scores on 45.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Avispa Fukuoka are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 61' Cerezo Osaka FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Avispa Fukuoka backline.
  • 66' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shinnosuke Hatanaka made 302 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 71' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 76' Cerezo Osaka FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 81' Tomoya Miki, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 86' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Arthur Papas will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arthur Papas

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shinya Tsukahara

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2026-05-03 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka 2026-02-15 Avispa Fukuoka 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC 2025-09-13 Avispa Fukuoka 2–4 Cerezo Osaka FC 2025-05-24 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2024-11-09 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Avispa Fukuoka

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2026-05-03 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka D 2026-04-29 Vissel Kobe 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2026-04-25 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2026-04-18 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–0 Kyoto Sanga FC W 2026-04-11 Gamba Osaka 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2026-04-04 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L

Avispa Fukuoka Form

2026-05-03 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka D 2026-04-29 Avispa Fukuoka 2–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2026-04-25 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka L 2026-04-22 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Avispa Fukuoka W 2026-04-19 Nagoya Grampus 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka D 2026-04-11 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 V-Varen Nagasaki W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
3.42 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.86 Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 88% + Both teams to score 81%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cerezo Osaka FC62% Draw18% Avispa Fukuoka20%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes81% 0% No19%
Avg goals/match: 5.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 96%
4%
± 2.5 88%
12%
± 3.5 75%
25%
± 4.5 58%
42%

Double Chance

Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
38%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Avispa Fukuoka
82%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cerezo Osaka FC52% Draw30% Avispa Fukuoka18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
3 – 1
6.3%
3 – 2
5.7%
2 – 1
5.7%
4 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
Actual
4 – 2
4.9%
1 – 1
3.9%
5 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
3 – 3
3.5%
5 – 2
3.4%
2 – 0
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC

Handicap Cerezo Osaka FC covers Push Avispa Fukuoka covers
-2.5 31% — 69%
-2 31% 17% 52%
-1.5 48% — 52%
-1 48% 17% 34%
-0.5 66% — 34%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 10% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 5% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
4% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.