Cerezo Osaka FC vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 May | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 May | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 May | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Apr | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 May | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 May | Yokohama FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 May | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | A | 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
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cerezo Osaka FC and Avispa Fukuoka has kicked off!
- 5' Tomoya Ando needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Poor challenge from Masaya Tashiro. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Cerezo Osaka FC in their trying to find a way past Avispa Fukuoka's compact .
- 30' Cerezo Osaka FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 33' Controversy at the stadium! Daiki Matsuoka argues furiously but the card stands.
- 38' It looks like no one’s ball. Cerezo Osaka FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Arthur Papas will be considering his options from the bench.
- 46' The Avispa Fukuoka manager makes a substitution. Masaya Tashiro departs to be replaced by Yu Hashimoto.
- 50' The referee shows Avispa Fukuoka player a card on 50.
- 53' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Fernandes argues furiously but the card stands.
- 58' Over 58 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 63' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 64' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sota Kitano on 64 minutes.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Motohiko Nakajima. He replaces Hinata Kida on 66 minute.
- 68' The Avispa Fukuoka bench stirs into life. Kazuki Fujimoto is withdrawn and Masato Shigemi gets his opportunity.
- 73' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cerezo Osaka FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 75' The referee has no hesitation. Shinji Kagawa is booked for Cerezo Osaka FC — card on 75.
- 79' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 79 minute. Shinji Kagawa leaves to be changed by Satoki Uejo.
- 84' Masaya Shibayama does the damage! The net is bulging and Cerezo Osaka FC surge ahead!
- 89' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- The final score is 2-0.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 77
-
8
Shinji Kagawa ↓ Satoki Uejo 79'
- 3
- 44
- 9
-
5
Hinata Kida ↓ Motohiko Nakajima 66'
-
33
Ryuya Nishio ↓ Reiya Sakata 46'
-
38
Sota Kitano ↓ Masaya Shibayama 66'
- 16
- 22
- 1
Bench
- 6
- 14
-
13
Motohiko Nakajima ↑ 66'
- 11
-
7
Satoki Uejo ↑ 79'
- 21
-
17
Reiya Sakata ↑ 46'
-
48
Masaya Shibayama ↑ 66'
- 29
Coach
Arthur Papas
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 5
- 18
-
8
Kazuya Konno ↓ Ichika Maeda 79'
- 77
- 22
-
29
Yota Maejima ↓ Masato Yuzawa 68'
-
37
Masaya Tashiro ↓ Yu Hashimoto 46'
- 31
- 88
- 20
Bench
- 17
- 1
-
2
Masato Yuzawa ↑ 68'
- 4
-
6
Masato Shigemi ↑ 68'
-
49
Ichika Maeda ↑ 79'
-
47
Yu Hashimoto ↑ 46'
- 15
- 53
Coach
Myung-Hwi Kim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Ratao | 3 |
| Masaya Shibayama | 3 |
| Shunta Tanaka | 2 |
| Satoki Uejo | 2 |
| Hiroyuki Mae | 1 |
| Motohiko Nakajima | 1 |
| Rikito Inoue | 1 |
| Kato Mutsuki | 1 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
3.05
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 4.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
34%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Avispa Fukuoka
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.4%
3 – 1
7.3%
1 – 1
5.6%
4 – 1
5.5%
3 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
5.1%
4 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
3.8%
1 – 2
3.7%
5 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | Avispa Fukuoka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -2 | 30% | 18% | 51% |
| -1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -1 | 49% | 19% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 9% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.