Cerezo Osaka FC vs Matsumoto Yamaga FC, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Matsumoto Yamaga FC — J. League at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Matsumoto Yamaga FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Yagi Akane
- Referee Taku Nakano
- Referee Yusuke Murata
- Referee Hiroyuki Igarashi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Sep | Gamba Osaka | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | Vegalta Sendai | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | FC Tokyo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Oita FC Trinita | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cerezo Osaka FC launch into their encounter with Matsumoto Yamaga FC.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Souza, as he is very good at scoring at Yanmar Stadium Nagai with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 10' It looks surprising Matsumoto Yamaga FC does not make any changes. Matej Jonjic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' 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 Toyofumi Sakano suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 24' GOAL! Souza scores on 24. Assisted by Riku Matsuda
- 29' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Matsumoto Yamaga FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' Naoyuki Fujita, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 44' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cerezo Osaka FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 49' A quiet spell here at Yanmar Stadium Nagai. Cerezo Osaka FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 54' The travelling Matsumoto Yamaga FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 59' 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.
- 61' A meaty challenge results in booking for Keiya Nakami on 61.
- 62' What a strike from Taro Sugimoto! The score is 1-1.
- 65' Cerezo Osaka FC ring the changes. Kakeru Funaki has done his job and it is now time for Yusuke Maruhashi to step up.
- 70' The 35-year-old Ryo Nagai has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 71' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 71 minute. Kota Mizunuma leaves to be changed by Toshiyuki Takagi.
- 72' A change in the Matsumoto Yamaga FC ranks — Keiya Nakami exits the field as Akira Ando enters on 72.
- 77' It is a cagey affair so far. Cerezo Osaka FC in their trying to find a way past Matsumoto Yamaga FC's compact .
- 78' Atomu Tanaka is replacing Koji Suzuki for the Cerezo Osaka FC side.
- 83' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 86' That is a Yellow card for Cerezo Osaka FC. Souza will be fuming at that decision.
- 86' The whistle greets Taro Sugimoto as he departs to be replaced by Toyofumi Sakano.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 21
- 5
- 2
- 22
- 8
- 11
- 3
- 7
- 29
-
18
Koji Suzuki ↓ Atomu Tanaka 78'
Bench
- 6
-
14
Yusuke Maruhashi ↑ 65'
-
32
Atomu Tanaka ↑ 78'
-
13
Toshiyuki Takagi ↑ 71'
- 16
- 15
- 1
Coach
Lotina
Matsumoto Yamaga FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 41
- 42
- 1
- 4
- 31
- 14
- 11
- 6
-
47
Yuzo Iwakami ↓ Hayuma Tanaka 78'
-
13
Keiya Nakami ↓ Akira Ando 72'
-
20
Taro Sugimoto ↓ Toyofumi Sakano 86'
Bench
- 5
- 16
-
3
Hayuma Tanaka ↑ 78'
-
32
Akira Ando ↑ 72'
- 9
-
50
Toyofumi Sakano ↑ 86'
- 26
Coach
Yasuharu Sorimachi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hiroaki Okuno | 1 |
| Bruno Mendes | 1 |
| Souza | 1 |
| Taro Sugimoto | 1 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
2019-11-02
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–1
Matsumoto Yamaga FC
D
2019-10-18
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
0–1
Cerezo Osaka FC
W
2019-10-06
Cerezo Osaka FC
0–1
Kashima Antlers
L
2019-09-28
Cerezo Osaka FC
3–1
Gamba Osaka
W
2019-09-13
Urawa Red Diamonds
1–2
Cerezo Osaka FC
W
2019-09-01
Cerezo Osaka FC
2–1
Kawasaki Frontale
W
Matsumoto Yamaga FC Form
2019-11-02
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–1
Matsumoto Yamaga FC
D
2019-10-18
Matsumoto Yamaga FC
1–1
Kashima Antlers
D
2019-10-05
Vegalta Sendai
0–1
Matsumoto Yamaga FC
W
2019-09-29
Matsumoto Yamaga FC
0–0
FC Tokyo
D
2019-09-14
Vissel Kobe
2–1
Matsumoto Yamaga FC
L
2019-08-31
Matsumoto Yamaga FC
0–0
Oita FC Trinita
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.31
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Matsumoto Yamaga FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Matsumoto Yamaga FC
54%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Matsumoto Yamaga FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
12.5%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | Matsumoto Yamaga FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 23% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Matsumoto Yamaga FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

