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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Nagoya Grampus, 2018

J. League · 2018
Cerezo Osaka FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Nagoya Grampus
Tue 6 Nov 2018 · 10:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Nagoya Grampus — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Minoru Tojo
  • Referee Yosuke Takabe
  • Referee Kentaro Matsui
  • Referee Ryo Tanimoto

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 Kyōto 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 Tōkyō 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

5
5
12
Cerezo Osaka FC 22 games · Avg 2.6 goals Nagoya Grampus
Last 5 meetings
2018-11-06 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Nagoya Grampus 2018-05-02 Nagoya Grampus 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-04-29 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2017-12-17 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Nagoya Grampus 2017-05-14 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–2 Nagoya Grampus

Recent Form

Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Nov Nagoya Grampus H 0–1 L
31 Oct Kashima Antlers A 0–1 L
20 Oct FC Tōkyō A 1–0 W
06 Oct Gamba Osaka H 0–1 L
22 Sep Shonan Bellmare A 1–1 D
14 Sep Júbilo Iwata H 1–1 D
Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Nov Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–0 W
03 Nov Vissel Kobe H 1–2 L
28 Oct Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 1–2 L
19 Oct Kashiwa Reysol A 1–0 W
07 Oct FC Tōkyō H 1–2 L
22 Sep Kawasaki Frontale A 1–3 L

Season Stats

Cerezo Osaka FC Nagoya Grampus
#2 Position #3
31 Points 31
18 Played 18
11 / 0 / 7 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
48 Scored 46
38 Conceded 44
+10 GD +2
1.72 PPG 1.72
61% Win % 56%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season

Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Nagoya Grampus are 3rd (31 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/4
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Nagoya Grampus
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/2
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cerezo Osaka FC
Solomon Sakuragawa 3 G
Yumeki Yokoyama 1 G
Nagoya Grampus
Naomichi Ueda 1 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Cerezo Osaka FC and Nagoya Grampus.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Nagoya Grampus are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 20' Kim Jinhyeon has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 30' Nagoya Grampus fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 35' Nagoya Grampus are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Cerezo Osaka FC in their trying to find a way past Nagoya Grampus's compact .
  • 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
  • 50' Over 50 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 60' Cerezo Osaka FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 65' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 70' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryuji Izumi made 444 appearances and scored 28 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 75' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 80' Tatsuya Yamashita is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cerezo Osaka FC so far.
  • 85' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 90' Cerezo Osaka FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Nagoya Grampus backline.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Cerezo Osaka FC and Nagoya Grampus (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Yoon Junghwan

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Yahiro Kazama

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mateus 3
Shuhei Akasaki 2
Kennedy Egbus Mikuni 2
Ryuji Izumi 2
Yuya Yamagishi 2
Sota Kitano 2
Yudai Kimura 2
Solomon Sakuragawa 2

Head to Head

2018-11-06 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Nagoya Grampus 2018-05-02 Nagoya Grampus 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-04-29 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2017-12-17 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Nagoya Grampus 2017-05-14 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–2 Nagoya Grampus

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2018-11-06 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Nagoya Grampus L 2018-10-31 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2018-10-20 FC Tōkyō 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2018-10-06 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Gamba Osaka L 2018-09-22 Shonan Bellmare 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2018-09-14 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Júbilo Iwata D

Nagoya Grampus Form

2018-11-06 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Nagoya Grampus W 2018-11-03 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Vissel Kobe L 2018-10-28 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo L 2018-10-19 Kashiwa Reysol 0–1 Nagoya Grampus W 2018-10-07 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 FC Tōkyō L 2018-09-22 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Nagoya Grampus L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.03 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75 Nagoya Grampus xG
I would bet for: Cerezo Osaka FC or Nagoya Grampus 75% + Over 2.5 goals 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cerezo Osaka FC41% Draw25% Nagoya Grampus34%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.78
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Nagoya Grampus
59%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Nagoya Grampus
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cerezo Osaka FC34% Draw39% Nagoya Grampus27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–1 not predicted
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
9%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
5.3%
2 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.7%
1 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 2
3.6%
0 – 0
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC

Handicap Cerezo Osaka FC covers Push Nagoya Grampus covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 13% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 19% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 16% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
14% ✗

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