Cerezo Osaka FC vs Kashiwa Reysol, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Kashiwa Reysol — J. League at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Kashiwa Reysol 18 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Shinji Ochi
- Referee Jun Mihara
- Referee Hideaki Nishio
- Referee Hiroyuki Kimura
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Dec | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | Yokohama FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Oita FC Trinita | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Nov | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Dec | Oita FC Trinita | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Dec | Nagoya Grampus | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | Vegalta Sendai | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Kashima Antlers | A | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Nov | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Cerezo Osaka FC | Kashiwa Reysol | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #17 |
| 31 | Points | 20 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 0 / 7 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 11 |
| 48 | Scored | 24 |
| 38 | Conceded | 25 |
| +10 | GD | -1 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 61% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
39%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
28%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kashiwa Reysol this season
Kashiwa Reysol this season
Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Kashiwa Reysol are 17th (20 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kashiwa Reysol
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
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 Kashiwa Reysol has kicked off!
- 5' Richardson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cerezo Osaka FC so far.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nelson Baptista will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Kashiwa Reysol are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 27' The referee calls foul for Richardson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 29' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Takuma Ominami.
- 34' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Kashiwa Reysol are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 44' The travelling Kashiwa Reysol supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Kashiwa Reysol make a change. Masatoshi Mihara trudges off to be replaced by Yusuke Kobayashi on 46 minutes.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 52' Time for substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC. Yasuki Kimoto is replaced by Yusuke Maruhashi.
- 57' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 60' Bruno Mendes makes way for Yuta Toyokawa at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 65' It is a cagey affair so far. Cerezo Osaka FC in their trying to find a way past Kashiwa Reysol's compact .
- 70' 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 Hiroaki Okuno suffering a number of foals already.
- 75' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 77' The referee calls foul for Naoyuki Fujita. He receives a Yellow card.
- 79' The Kashiwa Reysol bench stirs into life. Kengo Kitazume is withdrawn and Shunki Takahashi gets his opportunity.
- 82' The crowd applauds Ataru Esaka as he leaves the pitch. Hiroto Goya steps in for Kashiwa Reysol.
- 83' Hiroto Goya picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 86' The whistle greets Tatsuhiro Sakamoto as he departs to be replaced by Jun Nishikawa.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Yusuke Maruhashi on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 21
- 5
- 2
- 22
- 3
- 10
- 16
-
20
Bruno Mendes ↓ Yuta Toyokawa 60'
- 15
- 17
Bench
- 1
-
14
Yusuke Maruhashi ↑ 52'
- 13
- 4
-
32
Yuta Toyokawa ↑ 60'
-
49
Jun Nishikawa ↑ 86'
Coach
Lotina
Kashiwa Reysol Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 17
- 27
- 14
- 4
- 9
-
10
Ataru Esaka C ↓ Hiroto Goya 82'
- 18
- 25
- 50
- 13
Bench
- 20
-
6
Shunki Takahashi ↑ 79'
- 16
- 2
-
5
Yusuke Kobayashi ↑ 46'
-
19
Hiroto Goya ↑ 82'
- 33
Coach
Nelson Baptista
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mao Hosoya | 3 |
| Cristiano | 2 |
| Taiyo Koga | 1 |
| Kosuke Kinoshita | 1 |
| Bruno Mendes | 1 |
| Yuki Kakita | 1 |
| Jun Nishikawa | 1 |
| Sota Kitano | 1 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
2020-12-12
Cerezo Osaka FC
0–0
Kashiwa Reysol
D
2020-12-05
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
1–3
Cerezo Osaka FC
W
2020-11-29
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–0
Yokohama FC
W
2020-11-25
Oita FC Trinita
0–1
Cerezo Osaka FC
W
2020-11-21
Cerezo Osaka FC
0–1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
2020-11-14
Shimizu S-Pulse
3–1
Cerezo Osaka FC
L
Kashiwa Reysol Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Kashiwa Reysol xG
I would bet for:
Cerezo Osaka FC or Kashiwa Reysol 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Kashiwa Reysol
62%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Kashiwa Reysol
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | Kashiwa Reysol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Kashiwa Reysol keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

