Cerezo Osaka FC vs FC Machida Zelvia, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Apr | Tokyo Verdy | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | FC Tokyo | 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
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cerezo Osaka FC and FC Machida Zelvia has kicked off!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' 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.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 19' FC Machida Zelvia receives a card for a hard tackle on 19.
- 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 26' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Shota Fujio.
- 31' FC Machida Zelvia is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cerezo Osaka FC and FC Machida Zelvia are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' The FC Machida Zelvia bench stirs into life. Hiroki Mochizuki is withdrawn and Kotaro Hayashi gets his opportunity.
- 49' GOAL! Se-hun Oh fires home to make it 0-1!
- 52' That looks like a foul for a card for Shinji Kagawa.
- 54' The Cerezo Osaka FC bench stirs into life. Reiya Sakata is withdrawn and Lucas Fernandes gets his opportunity.
- 59' It’s high time Arthur Papas made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 64' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 66' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 66 minute. Motohiko Nakajima leaves to be changed by Satoki Uejo.
- 71' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Ryosuke Shindo exits the field as Kengo Furuyama enters on 71.
- 72' It is a substitution in FC Machida Zelvia team. Hokuto Shimoda is replaced by Ryohei Shirasaki on 72 minute.
- 77' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 78' The Kosovo Ibrahim Dresevic breaks the deadlock on 78 minutes. 0-2!
- 83' Sang-ho Na is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Machida Zelvia tonight.
- 86' The FC Machida Zelvia bench stirs into life. Yuki Soma is withdrawn and Keiya Sento gets his opportunity.
- 90' A moment of madness from Ibrahim Dresevic on 90 minutes earns him a card. FC Machida Zelvia will be frustrated.
- 1-2 the final result. Cerezo Osaka FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Ibrahim Dresevic | 1 |
| Sang-ho Na | 1 |
| Kotaro Hayashi | 1 |
| Leo Ceara | 1 |
| Mitchell Duke | 1 |
| Thiago Andrade | 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.