Thursday , 2 July 2026

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

J. League · 2025
Cerezo Osaka FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Fagiano Okayama FC
Wed 2 Apr 2025 · 10:00 UTC Yodoko Sakura Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Kota Kudo

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

3
1
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
28% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
28% 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)

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
Fagiano Okayama FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
1/2
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Cerezo Osaka FC to score. At the same time, Fagiano Okayama FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 3' What composure from Thiago Andrade! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 8' Cerezo Osaka FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 13' Fagiano Okayama FC is showing some good football. However, Fagiano Okayama FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 18' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 23' Ryosuke Shindo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 22 goals in his last 381 appearances.
  • 28' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 33' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Shinnosuke Hatanaka suffering a number of foals already.
  • 38' Kyohei Noborizato has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 40' Ryuya Nishio is replacing Shinnosuke Hatanaka for the Cerezo Osaka FC side.
  • 44' Ryunosuke Sato is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the midfielder.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Kota Kudo on 45 minutes earns him a card. Fagiano Okayama FC will be frustrated.
  • 48' Rafael Ratao has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
  • 53' Fagiano Okayama 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.
  • 57' Yuta Kamiya is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ibuki Fujita at the 57 minute mark.
  • 59' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 59 minute. Motohiko Nakajima leaves to be changed by Hinata Kida.
  • 64' Fresh legs for Fagiano Okayama FC! Noah Browne comes on to replace Lucao.
  • 69' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fagiano Okayama FC that had 56 games and scored 51 goals.
  • 74' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 76' It is a substitution in Fagiano Okayama FC team. Ataru Esaka is replaced by Kazunari Ichimi on 76 minute.
  • 81' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 84' Niko Takahashi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyohei Noborizato on 84 minute.
  • 85' Another substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC to replace Rafael Ratao by Shinji Kagawa on 85 minute.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Cerezo Osaka FC! Jin-hyeon Kim comes on to replace Koki Fukui.
  • Another three points for Cerezo Osaka FC.

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arthur Papas

Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

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

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2025-04-02 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Fagiano Okayama FC W 2025-03-28 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Urawa Red Diamonds D 2025-03-15 Yokohama FC 2–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2025-03-08 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Nagoya Grampus D 2025-03-02 Albirex Niigata 2–2 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2025-02-26 Kashiwa Reysol 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L

Fagiano Okayama FC Form

2025-04-02 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Fagiano Okayama FC L 2025-03-29 Fagiano Okayama FC 1–0 Yokohama F·Marinos W 2025-03-16 Fagiano Okayama FC 0–0 Kawasaki Frontale D 2025-03-08 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–0 Fagiano Okayama FC L 2025-03-02 Fagiano Okayama FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2025-02-26 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–0 Gamba Osaka W

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
7%
1 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6%
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.