Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Cerezo Osaka FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Avispa Fukuoka
Fri 30 Jun 2023 · 10:00 UTC Yanmar Stadium Nagai 11,786 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 22' Lukian
Y 54' Hiroyuki Mae
Y 90' Wellington

Overview

Match Preview

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.

Match Details

  • Referee Hayato Shimizu
  • Assistant 1 Kota Watanabe

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

6
3
4
Cerezo Osaka FC 13 games · Avg 2.6 goals Avispa Fukuoka
Last 5 meetings
2023-06-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2023-02-25 Avispa Fukuoka 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2022-07-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2022-04-17 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2021-08-15 Avispa Fukuoka 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC

Recent Form

Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jun Avispa Fukuoka H 0–1 L
24 Jun Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 4–1 W
10 Jun Vissel Kobe H 2–1 W
03 Jun Nagoya Grampus A 1–3 L
28 May Yokohama FC H 2–0 W
20 May Shonan Bellmare A 2–0 W
Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jun Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–0 W
25 Jun Vissel Kobe H 0–3 L
11 Jun Nagoya Grampus A 1–2 L
03 Jun Gamba Osaka H 1–2 L
28 May Yokohama F·Marinos A 0–2 L
20 May Urawa Red Diamonds H 0–0 D

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
43% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
14% Clean Sheets
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
–/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/4
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/4
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cerezo Osaka FC
Solomon Sakuragawa 3 G
Yumeki Yokoyama 1 G
Avispa Fukuoka
Shu Morooka 3 G 1 A
Kazuki Fujimoto 1 G
Werik 1 G
Yuma Tsujioka 1 G

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' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cerezo Osaka FC that had 374 games and scored 399 goals.
  • 7' Fresh legs for Avispa Fukuoka! Ryoga Sato comes on to replace Kazuya Konno.
  • 12' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 17' 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.
  • 22' Magnificent from Lukian! That is 24 goals in 278 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 27' Avispa Fukuoka fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 32' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 37' Avispa Fukuoka started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 37.
  • 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tatsuki Nara, as he is very good at scoring at Yanmar Stadium Nagai with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 47' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 52' It looks surprising Cerezo Osaka FC does not make any changes. Jordy Croux has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 54' It’s a booking for Avispa Fukuoka player. Hiroyuki Mae gets a card.
  • 59' With 2 assists to his name this season, Mutsuki Kato is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Avispa Fukuoka.
  • 64' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Jordy Croux exits the field as Hikaru Nakahara enters on 64.
  • 69' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cerezo Osaka FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 74' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Avispa Fukuoka are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 77' The crowd applauds Mutsuki Kato as he leaves the pitch. Satoki Uejo steps in for Cerezo Osaka FC.
  • 78' Another substitution for Avispa Fukuoka to replace Ryoga Sato by Seiya Inoue on 78 minute.
  • 83' It is a substitution in Cerezo Osaka FC team. Hinata Kida is replaced by Ryuya Nishio on 83 minute.
  • 88' Another substitution for Avispa Fukuoka to replace Lukian by Wellington on 88 minute.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Wellington is booked for Avispa Fukuoka — card on 90.
  • It finishes all square. Cerezo Osaka FC and Avispa Fukuoka share the spoils 0-1.

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Akio Kogiku

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shigetoshi Hasebe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-06-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2023-02-25 Avispa Fukuoka 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2022-07-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2022-04-17 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2021-08-15 Avispa Fukuoka 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2023-06-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka L 2023-06-24 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1–4 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2023-06-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Vissel Kobe W 2023-06-03 Nagoya Grampus 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2023-05-28 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Yokohama FC W 2023-05-20 Shonan Bellmare 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W

Avispa Fukuoka Form

2023-06-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2023-06-25 Avispa Fukuoka 0–3 Vissel Kobe L 2023-06-11 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Avispa Fukuoka L 2023-06-03 Avispa Fukuoka 1–2 Gamba Osaka L 2023-05-28 Yokohama F·Marinos 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka L 2023-05-20 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Urawa Red Diamonds D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.83 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71 Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 82% + Both teams to score 76%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cerezo Osaka FC55% Draw21% Avispa Fukuoka24%
Actual: Avispa Fukuoka win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.54
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 94%
6%
± 2.5 82%
18%
± 3.5 65%
35%
± 4.5 46%
54%

Double Chance

Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
45%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Avispa Fukuoka
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cerezo Osaka FC46% Draw34% Avispa Fukuoka20%
Actual: Avispa Fukuoka win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–1 not predicted
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.2%
3 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 1
5.9%
3 – 2
5.6%
4 – 1
4.7%
2 – 0
4.5%
1 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4.1%
4 – 2
4%
2 – 3
3.4%
3 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC

Handicap Cerezo Osaka FC covers Push Avispa Fukuoka covers
-2.5 24% — 76%
-2 24% 17% 59%
-1.5 41% — 59%
-1 41% 19% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 11% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 6% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
7% ✗

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