Cerezo Osaka FC vs FC Machida Zelvia, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs FC Machida Zelvia — J. League at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- FC Machida Zelvia 18 games · 37 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 | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jul | Albirex Niigata | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jul | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Jul | Tokyo Verdy | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jun | Nagoya Grampus | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jun | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jul | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jul | Tokyo Verdy | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Jul | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Jun | Gamba Osaka | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Jun | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Cerezo Osaka FC | FC Machida Zelvia | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #13 |
| 31 | Points | 37 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 0 / 7 | W / D / L | 13 / 0 / 5 |
| 48 | Scored | 42 |
| 38 | Conceded | 33 |
| +10 | GD | +9 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 61% | Win % | 72% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
100%
Clean Sheets
FC Machida Zelvia this season
FC Machida Zelvia this season
Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). FC Machida Zelvia are 13th (37 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Machida Zelvia
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Cerezo Osaka FC have kicked off against FC Machida Zelvia. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kai Shibato, as he is very good at scoring at Yodoko Sakura Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' FC Machida Zelvia have won 116 goals from 94 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and FC Machida Zelvia are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Hiroki Mochizuki has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 20.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 27' Yuki Soma is having his name booked by the referee on 27.
- 32' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jin-hyeon Kim is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Machida Zelvia.
- 37' FC Machida Zelvia 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.
- 42' Cerezo Osaka FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Machida Zelvia backline.
- 47' Vitor Bueno has been relatively quiet despite scoring 18 goals in his last 373 appearances.
- 49' Cerezo Osaka FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 51' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ibrahim Dresevic on 51 minutes.
- 56' FC Machida Zelvia is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 61' 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.
- 64' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Lucas Fernandes exits the field as Ryogo Yamasaki enters on 64.
- 68' It is a substitution in FC Machida Zelvia team. Yuki Soma is replaced by Mitchell Duke on 68 minute.
- 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 78' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 82' The crowd applauds Hirotaka Tameda as he leaves the pitch. Vitor Bueno steps in for Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 87' Lucas Fernandes, a Brazil , has 21 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 89' Erik is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leo Ceara at the 89 minute mark.
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 77
- 9
- 25
- 6
- 14
- 10
- 33
-
19
Hirotaka Tameda ↓ Vitor Bueno 82'
- 24
- 21
- 48
Bench
-
29
Ryogo Yamasaki ↑ 64'
-
55
Vitor Bueno ↑ 82'
- 7
- 1
- 17
- 38
- 16
Coach
Akio Kogiku
FC Machida Zelvia Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 45
- 25
-
7
Yuki Soma ↓ Mitchell Duke 68'
- 5
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 33
- 90
Bench
- 11
- 22
-
15
Mitchell Duke ↑ 68'
- 47
- 26
- 42
Coach
Go Kuroda
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Se-hun Oh | 3 |
| Mitchell Duke | 1 |
| Thiago Andrade | 1 |
| Ibrahim Dresevic | 1 |
| Sang-ho Na | 1 |
| Kotaro Hayashi | 1 |
| Leo Ceara | 1 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
FC Machida Zelvia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.56
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
FC Machida Zelvia xG
I would bet for:
Cerezo Osaka FC or FC Machida Zelvia 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
65%
Draw or FC Machida Zelvia
62%
Cerezo Osaka FC or FC Machida Zelvia
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
5.4%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | FC Machida Zelvia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✗
FC Machida Zelvia keeps clean sheet
22%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.