Cerezo Osaka FC vs Fagiano Okayama FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

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J. League · 2025

Cerezo Osaka FC

2 – 1

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Fagiano Okayama FC

Wed 2 Apr 2025 · 10:00 UTC Yodoko Sakura Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 45' Kota Kudo

Overview

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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Fagiano Okayama FC — J. League at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.

Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
Fagiano Okayama FC 18 games · 26 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

Cerezo Osaka FC 4 games · Avg 3.5 goals Fagiano Okayama FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-04-02 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Fagiano Okayama FC

Recent Form

Cerezo Osaka FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
02 Apr	Fagiano Okayama FC	H	2–1	W
28 Mar	Urawa Red Diamonds	H	1–1	D
15 Mar	Yokohama FC	A	0–2	L
08 Mar	Nagoya Grampus	H	1–1	D
02 Mar	Albirex Niigata	A	2–2	D
26 Feb	Kashiwa Reysol	A	1–2	L

Fagiano Okayama FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
02 Apr	Cerezo Osaka FC	A	1–2	L
29 Mar	Yokohama F.Marinos	H	1–0	W
16 Mar	Kawasaki Frontale	H	0–0	D
08 Mar	Urawa Red Diamonds	A	0–1	L
02 Mar	Shimizu S-Pulse	H	1–1	D
26 Feb	Gamba Osaka	H	2–0	W

Season Stats

Cerezo Osaka FC		Fagiano Okayama FC
#2	Position	#6
31	Points	26
18	Played	18
11 / 0 / 7	W / D / L	8 / 0 / 10
48	Scored	41
38	Conceded	46
+10	GD	-5
1.72	PPG	1.44
61%	Win %	44%

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)

100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season

100% Clean Sheets
Fagiano Okayama FC this season

Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Fagiano Okayama FC are 6th (26 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fagiano Okayama FC

0-15

–/–

16-30

–/–

31-45

–/–

46-60

1/–

61-75

–/–

76+

–/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

0' Three points are at stake. Cerezo Osaka FC host Fagiano Okayama FC — let the battle begin!
3' Thiago Andrade is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 5 goals this season for the .
8' The energy levels are beginning to show. Arthur Papas might look to freshen things up shortly.
13' Over 13 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
18' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
23' Kyohei Noborizato is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fagiano Okayama FC so far.
28' Fagiano Okayama FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 28.
33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Fagiano Okayama FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
38' 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.
40' The crowd applauds Shinnosuke Hatanaka as he leaves the pitch. Ryuya Nishio steps in for Cerezo Osaka FC.
44' The Japan midfielder Ryunosuke Sato breaks the deadlock on 44 minutes. 1-1!
45' Kota Kudo was booked on 45.
48' Brilliant from the ! Rafael Ratao makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 45.
53' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cerezo Osaka FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
57' Another substitution for Fagiano Okayama FC to replace Ibuki Fujita by Yuta Kamiya on 57 minute.
59' Another substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC to replace Motohiko Nakajima by Hinata Kida on 59 minute.
64' Noah Browne is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lucao at the 64 minute mark.
69' Hijiri Kato has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
74' Fagiano Okayama FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
76' Time for substitution for Fagiano Okayama FC. Ataru Esaka is replaced by Kazunari Ichimi.
81' Japan international Ryosuke Shindo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
84' It is a substitution in Cerezo Osaka FC team. Kyohei Noborizato is replaced by Niko Takahashi on 84 minute.
85' Shinji Kagawa gets the nod from Cerezo Osaka FC. He replaces Rafael Ratao and will look to change the dynamic.
90' Another substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC to replace Koki Fukui by Jin-hyeon Kim on 90 minute.
It finishes all square. Cerezo Osaka FC and Fagiano Okayama FC share the spoils 2-1.

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

77
Lucas Fernandes
6
Kyohei Noborizato ↓ Niko Takahashi 84'
3
Ryosuke Shindo
44
Shinnosuke Hatanaka ↓ Ryuya Nishio 40'
9
Rafael Ratao ↓ Shinji Kagawa 85'
13
Motohiko Nakajima ↓ Hinata Kida 59'
10
Shunta Tanaka
11
Thiago Andrade ↓ Masaya Shibayama 59'
38
Sota Kitano
16
Hayato Okuda
1
Koki Fukui ↓ Jin-hyeon Kim 90'

Bench

8
Shinji Kagawa ↑ 85'
5
Hinata Kida ↑ 59'
33
Ryuya Nishio ↑ 40'
55
Vitor Bueno
21
Jin-hyeon Kim ↑ 90'
19
Shion Homma
48
Masaya Shibayama ↑ 59'
29
Kengo Furuyama
22
Niko Takahashi ↑ 84'

Coach Arthur Papas

Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

22
Kazunari Ichimi ↑ 76'
28
Masaya Matsumoto ↑ 64'
33
Yuta Kamiya ↑ 57'
27
Takaya Kimura ↑ 57'
45
Noah Browne ↑ 64'
4
Kaito Abe ↑ 90'
23
Riku Saga
3
Kaito Fujii
13
Junki Kanayama

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Yumeki Yokoyama	2
Leonardo Gaucho	2
Rafael Ratao	2
Ryunosuke Sato	2
Satoki Uejo	1
Thiago Andrade	1
Lucao	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

2.68 Cerezo Osaka FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.52 Fagiano Okayama FC xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Cerezo Osaka FC59% Draw20% Fagiano Okayama FC21%

Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes72% 0% No28%

Avg goals/match: 4.2

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	98%	2%
± 1.5	92%	8%
± 2.5	78%	22%
± 3.5	59%	41%
± 4.5	40%	60%

Double Chance

Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw

79%

Draw or Fagiano Okayama FC

41%

Cerezo Osaka FC or Fagiano Okayama FC

80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Cerezo Osaka FC46% Draw35% Fagiano Okayama FC19%

Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

2 – 1

Actual

3 – 1

1 – 1

6.9%

2 – 2

2 – 0

5.6%

3 – 2

5.3%

3 – 0

4.8%

4 – 1

4.7%

1 – 2

4.6%

1 – 0

3.8%

4 – 2

3.6%

4 – 0

3.2%

Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC

Handicap	Cerezo Osaka FC covers	Push	Fagiano Okayama FC covers
-2.5	24%	—	76%
-2	24%	17%	58%
-1.5	42%	—	58%
-1	42%	19%	39%
-0.5	61%	—	39%
+0.5	80%	—	20%
+1	80%	11%	9%
+1.5	91%	—	9%
+2	91%	6%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

Fagiano Okayama FC keeps clean sheet

8% ✓

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

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Fagiano Okayama FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Overview

Match Preview

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Season Stats

Key Stats

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

Fagiano Okayama FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC

Clean Sheet