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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Nagoya Grampus, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2020
Cerezo Osaka FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Nagoya Grampus
Sun 12 Jul 2020 · 10:00 UTC Yanmar Stadium Nagai HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'
Lucas Mineiro 57' Y
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto 68' Y
Y 88' Yuichi Maruyama

Overview

Match Preview

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Nagoya Grampus — J. League at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.

Match Details

  • Referee Mikiya Nishimura
  • Referee Osamu nomura
  • Referee Ryo Tanimoto
  • Referee

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
2020-07-12 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–2 Nagoya Grampus 2019-07-13 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–0 Nagoya Grampus 2019-03-02 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-11-06 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Nagoya Grampus 2018-05-02 Nagoya Grampus 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC

Recent Form

Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jul Nagoya Grampus H 0–2 L
08 Jul Shimizu S-Pulse H 2–0 W
04 Jul Gamba Osaka A 2–1 W
22 Feb Ōita FC Trinita H 1–0 W
07 Dec Ōita FC Trinita A 2–0 W
30 Nov Shimizu S-Pulse H 2–1 W
Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jul Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–0 W
08 Jul Gamba Osaka H 2–2 D
04 Jul Shimizu S-Pulse A 2–1 W
22 Feb Vegalta Sendai A 1–1 D
07 Dec Kashima Antlers H 0–1 L
30 Nov Júbilo Iwata A 1–2 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' The ball is rolling at Yanmar Stadium Nagai. Cerezo Osaka FC are looking to make home advantage count against Nagoya Grampus.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryogo Yamasaki made 418 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' It looks surprising Nagoya Grampus does not make any changes. Mu Kanazaki has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' It’s high time Lotina made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 35' Nagoya Grampus fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 38' Magnificent from Matej Jonjic! That is 12 goals in 373 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 43' Leandro Desabato has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Cerezo Osaka FC! Yuta Toyokawa comes on to replace Bruno Mendes.
  • 51' 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.
  • 52' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 52 minute. Naoyuki Fujita leaves to be changed by Lucas Mineiro.
  • 53' A tactical swap from Cerezo Osaka FC — Ken Tokura on, Hiroaki Okuno off on 53 minutes.
  • 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lucas Mineiro on 57 minutes.
  • 58' Takuji Yonemoto gets the nod from Nagoya Grampus. He replaces Joao Schmidt and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 61' Hiroyuki Abe makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Nagoya Grampus are in front.
  • 61' Yoichiro Kakitani is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hiroshi Kiyotake at the 61 minute mark.
  • 66' Supporters expect more eagerness from Shinnosuke Nakatani, as he is very good at scoring at Yanmar Stadium Nagai with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 68' That is a Yellow card for Cerezo Osaka FC. Tatsuhiro Sakamoto will be fuming at that decision.
  • 70' The Cerezo Osaka FC bench stirs into life. Tatsuhiro Sakamoto is withdrawn and Eiichi Katayama gets his opportunity.
  • 74' The Nagoya Grampus bench stirs into life. Hiroyuki Abe is withdrawn and Gabriel Xavier gets his opportunity.
  • 79' Cerezo Osaka FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 79.
  • 84' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 88' Yuichi Maruyama has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
  • 90' The Nagoya Grampus manager makes a substitution. Mateus departs to be replaced by Ryogo Yamasaki.
  • It finishes all square. Cerezo Osaka FC and Nagoya Grampus share the spoils 0-2.

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lotina

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Massimo Ficcadenti

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mateus 3
Sota Kitano 2
Yudai Kimura 2
Solomon Sakuragawa 2
Satoki Uejo 2
Yumeki Yokoyama 2
Yuki Soma 2
Shuhei Akasaki 2

Head to Head

2020-07-12 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–2 Nagoya Grampus 2019-07-13 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–0 Nagoya Grampus 2019-03-02 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-11-06 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Nagoya Grampus 2018-05-02 Nagoya Grampus 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2020-07-12 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–2 Nagoya Grampus L 2020-07-08 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2020-07-04 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2020-02-22 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Ōita FC Trinita W 2019-12-07 Ōita FC Trinita 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2019-11-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse W

Nagoya Grampus Form

2020-07-12 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–2 Nagoya Grampus W 2020-07-08 Nagoya Grampus 2–2 Gamba Osaka D 2020-07-04 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Nagoya Grampus W 2020-02-22 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Nagoya Grampus D 2019-12-07 Nagoya Grampus 0–1 Kashima Antlers L 2019-11-30 Júbilo Iwata 2–1 Nagoya Grampus L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.15 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.78 Nagoya Grampus xG
I would bet for: Cerezo Osaka FC or Nagoya Grampus 76% + Over 2.5 goals 74%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cerezo Osaka FC44% Draw24% Nagoya Grampus32%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes73% 0% No27%
Avg goals/match: 3.93
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 74%
26%
± 3.5 54%
46%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Nagoya Grampus
56%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Nagoya Grampus
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cerezo Osaka FC36% Draw38% Nagoya Grampus26%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
5.6%
3 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.6%
2 – 3
4.1%
1 – 3
3.8%
1 – 0
3.8%
3 – 0
3.2%
0 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC

Handicap Cerezo Osaka FC covers Push Nagoya Grampus covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 14% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 19% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 15% 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
12% ✗

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