Cerezo Osaka FC vs Nagoya Grampus, 2018
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Nagoya Grampus — J. League .
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Nagoya Grampus 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
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 | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Jubilo Iwata | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (22 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season
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
3/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Nagoya Grampus
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
3/1
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Nagoya Grampus get us underway at .
- 5' 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 Yuichi Maruyama suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gabriel Xavier, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' Cerezo Osaka FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Nagoya Grampus backline.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yuki Kobayashi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 30' Eduardo Neto has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' Nagoya Grampus 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.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Nagoya Grampus is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 50' Matej Jonjic is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Nagoya Grampus so far.
- 55' Cerezo Osaka FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 60' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 65' Cerezo Osaka FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cerezo Osaka FC and Nagoya Grampus are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 75' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryota Aoki made 439 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 80' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 90' A quiet spell here at . Nagoya Grampus seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- The points are shared — Cerezo Osaka FC 0-1 Nagoya Grampus. Honours even.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 9
- 6
- 23
- 5
- 22
- 14
- 8
-
11
Souza ↓ Ryuji Sawakami 90'
- 7
- 13
Bench
- 27
- 4
- 26
-
17
Takaki Fukumitsu ↑ 86'
- 32
- 16
-
19
Ryuji Sawakami ↑ 90'
Coach
Yoon Junghwan
Nagoya Grampus Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
-
25
Naoki Maeda ↓ Gabriel Xavier 87'
- 17
-
23
Ryota Aoki ↓ Keiji Tamada 80'
- 29
- 4
- 14
- 7
- 20
- 15
- 47
Bench
- 16
- 5
-
10
Gabriel Xavier ↑ 87'
- 9
- 11
-
28
Keiji Tamada ↑ 80'
- 31
Coach
Yahiro Kazama
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mateus | 3 |
| Solomon Sakuragawa | 2 |
| Satoki Uejo | 2 |
| Yumeki Yokoyama | 2 |
| Yuki Soma | 2 |
| Shuhei Akasaki | 2 |
| Kennedy Egbus Mikuni | 2 |
| Ryuji Izumi | 2 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Nagoya Grampus Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Nagoya Grampus win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–1 not predicted0 – 1Actual
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.