Cerezo Osaka FC vs FC Machida Zelvia, J. League 2025 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 (2026/26)
- FC Machida Zelvia 18 games · 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Apr | Tokyo Verdy | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | FC Tōkyō | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Apr | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | Fagiano Okayama FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Apr | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Apr | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–0 | W |
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
28%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
44%
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)
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
FC Machida Zelvia
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cerezo Osaka FC and FC Machida Zelvia has kicked off!
- 5' 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.
- 10' Cerezo Osaka FC 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.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 19' FC Machida Zelvia player sees a card in front of him.
- 24' The travelling FC Machida Zelvia supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 26' That looks like a foul for a card for Shota Fujio.
- 31' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 36' Reiya Sakata has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 41' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' The whistle greets Hiroki Mochizuki as he departs to be replaced by Kotaro Hayashi.
- 49' Goal! Se-hun Oh scores his 14 goal in 94 matches.
- 52' It’s gonna be a card for Shinji Kagawa.
- 54' Another substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC to replace Reiya Sakata by Lucas Fernandes on 54 minute.
- 59' FC Machida Zelvia is showing some good football. However, FC Machida Zelvia are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 64' FC Machida Zelvia is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 66' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 66 minute. Motohiko Nakajima leaves to be changed by Satoki Uejo.
- 71' The whistle greets Ryosuke Shindo as he departs to be replaced by Kengo Furuyama.
- 72' FC Machida Zelvia manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryohei Shirasaki is hanging Hokuto Shimoda on the field on 72 minute.
- 77' It looks surprising FC Machida Zelvia does not make any changes. Mitchell Duke has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 78' GOAL! Ibrahim Dresevic scores on 78. Assisted by Yuki Soma
- 83' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 86' The FC Machida Zelvia manager makes a substitution. Yuki Soma departs to be replaced by Keiya Sento.
- 90' FC Machida Zelvia receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Machida Zelvia players.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 6
-
3
Ryosuke Shindo ↓ Kengo Furuyama 71'
- 44
- 9
-
13
Motohiko Nakajima ↓ Satoki Uejo 66'
- 33
-
17
Reiya Sakata ↓ Lucas Fernandes 54'
- 38
- 48
- 1
Bench
-
77
Lucas Fernandes ↑ 54'
- 14
- 5
-
11
Thiago Andrade ↑ 66'
-
7
Satoki Uejo ↑ 66'
- 21
-
29
Kengo Furuyama ↑ 71'
-
22
Niko Takahashi ↑ 54'
Coach
Arthur Papas
FC Machida Zelvia Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 1
- 3
- 19
-
7
Yuki Soma ↓ Keiya Sento 86'
- 5
-
9
Shota Fujio ↓ Sang-ho Na 46'
- 16
- 50
-
15
Mitchell Duke ↓ Se-hun Oh 46'
- 6
Bench
- 99
-
23
Ryohei Shirasaki ↑ 72'
- 13
-
8
Keiya Sento ↑ 86'
-
10
Sang-ho Na ↑ 46'
-
26
Kotaro Hayashi ↑ 46'
- 49
-
90
Se-hun Oh ↑ 46'
- 39
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
2025-04-29
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–2
FC Machida Zelvia
W
2025-04-25
FC Machida Zelvia
0–1
Shonan Bellmare
L
2025-04-20
Vissel Kobe
1–0
FC Machida Zelvia
L
2025-04-13
FC Machida Zelvia
0–2
Urawa Red Diamonds
L
2025-04-06
FC Machida Zelvia
2–2
Kawasaki Frontale
D
2025-04-02
Gamba Osaka
0–1
FC Machida Zelvia
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.74
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
FC Machida Zelvia xG
I would bet for:
Cerezo Osaka FC or FC Machida Zelvia 74% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Machida Zelvia win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
63%
Draw or FC Machida Zelvia
63%
Cerezo Osaka FC or FC Machida Zelvia
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.7%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | FC Machida Zelvia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
FC Machida Zelvia keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.