Cerezo Osaka FC vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Hiroki Kasahara
- Referee Akihiko Ikeuchi
- Referee Hironobu Kikawada
- Referee Hiroki Katsumata
- Referee Hiromichi Oka
7 games this season
🟨 1.7/game
⚽ 7.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Apr | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | Shonan Bellmare | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Mar | Oita FC Trinita | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | Yokohama FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Apr | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Apr | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Mar | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Mar | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | Tokushima Vortis | A | 2–1 | 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
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts).
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
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
4/2
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cerezo Osaka FC launch into their encounter with Avispa Fukuoka.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Avispa Fukuoka needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 14' It’s gonna be a Red card for Takaaki Shichi.
- 17' It is a substitution in Avispa Fukuoka team. Yuji Kitajima is replaced by Masato Yuzawa on 17 minute.
- 22' Over 22 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 27' Avispa Fukuoka is showing some good football. However, Avispa Fukuoka are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 32' 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.
- 37' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 42' Cerezo Osaka FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 47' Supporters expect more eagerness from Daisuke Ishizu, as he is very good at scoring at Yanmar Stadium Nagai with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 52' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
- 59' Tatsuki Nara is having his name booked by the referee on 59.
- 62' Another substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC to replace Jun Nishikawa by Motohiko Nakajima on 62 minute.
- 67' Against the run of play, Masakazu Yoshioka has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 69' Motohiko Nakajima is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 74' Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Riki Matsuda is hanging Yuta Toyokawa on the field on 74 minute.
- 76' The deadlock is broken! Kato Mutsuki gets on the scoresheet on 76 minutes.
- 81' Avispa Fukuoka make a change. Masakazu Yoshioka trudges off to be replaced by Caue on 81 minutes.
- 86' The energy levels are beginning to show. Levir Culpi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 88' Assisted by Emil Salomonsson with the perfectly-timed delivery and Juanma makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 90' A moment of madness from Juanma on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Avispa Fukuoka will be frustrated.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 21
- 3
- 5
-
20
Yoshito Okubo ↓ Kato Mutsuki 74'
- 2
- 14
- 10
-
32
Yuta Toyokawa ↓ Riki Matsuda 74'
- 18
- 33
Bench
- 40
-
28
Motohiko Nakajima ↑ 62'
- 50
-
29
Kato Mutsuki ↑ 74'
-
22
Riki Matsuda ↑ 74'
- 24
- 16
Coach
Levir Culpi
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 39
-
19
Sotan Tanabe ↓ Daiki Watari 81'
- 29
- 37
- 3
-
27
Bruno Mendes ↓ Juanma 74'
- 13
- 31
- 6
-
25
Yuji Kitajima ↓ Masato Yuzawa 17'
Bench
-
9
Juanma ↑ 74'
-
17
Daiki Watari ↑ 81'
- 5
-
15
Caue ↑ 81'
-
16
Daisuke Ishizu ↑ 74'
-
2
Masato Yuzawa ↑ 17'
- 23
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Ratao | 3 |
| Masaya Shibayama | 3 |
| Shunta Tanaka | 2 |
| Satoki Uejo | 2 |
| Tomoya Miki | 1 |
| Takeshi Kanamori | 1 |
| Lukian | 1 |
| Hiroyuki Mae | 1 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
3.07
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.97
Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 86% + Both teams to score 81%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.04
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 3.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 4.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
45%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Avispa Fukuoka
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
6.1%
3 – 1
6%
3 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
Actual
4 – 1
4.6%
1 – 1
4.6%
4 – 2
4.5%
1 – 2
4%
3 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.3%
3 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | Avispa Fukuoka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 16% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 18% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 12% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.