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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Oita FC Trinita, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Cerezo Osaka FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Oita FC Trinita
Wed 17 Mar 2021 · 10:00 UTC Yanmar Stadium Nagai HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
Y 42' Yuya Takazawa

Overview

Match Preview

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Oita FC Trinita — J. League at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.

Match Details

  • Referee Yagi Akane
  • Referee Yudai Yamamoto
  • Referee Takuto Okabe
  • Referee Kentaro Matsui
  • Referee Ryosuke Murai

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

4
1
1
Cerezo Osaka FC 6 games · Avg 1.0 goals Oita FC Trinita
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-17 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Oita FC Trinita 2020-11-25 Oita FC Trinita 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2020-02-22 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Oita FC Trinita 2019-12-07 Oita FC Trinita 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC 2019-04-27 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–0 Oita FC Trinita

Recent Form

Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Oita FC Trinita H 1–0 W
13 Mar Yokohama FC A 4–1 W
10 Mar Shimizu S-Pulse H 2–1 W
06 Mar FC Tokyo A 2–3 L
03 Mar Kawasaki Frontale A 2–3 L
27 Feb Kashiwa Reysol H 2–0 W
Oita FC Trinita
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Cerezo Osaka FC A 0–1 L
14 Mar FC Tokyo H 1–1 D
06 Mar Yokohama FC A 2–1 W
27 Feb Tokushima Vortis H 1–1 D
19 Dec Sagan Tosu FC A 2–2 D
16 Dec Shonan Bellmare A 2–1 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Cerezo Osaka FC and Oita FC Trinita get this one started.
  • 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' Oita FC Trinita are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' Japan international Yuta Toyokawa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Oita FC Trinita that had 105 games and scored 104 goals.
  • 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cerezo Osaka FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 35' Hayato Kurosaki has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Oita FC Trinita are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 42' Poor challenge from Yuya Takazawa. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 47' 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' Cerezo Osaka FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 57' A quiet spell here at Yanmar Stadium Nagai. Oita FC Trinita seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 58' Another substitution for Oita FC Trinita to replace Hokuto Shimoda by Yuki Kobayashi on 58 minute.
  • 63' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 64' The Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes a substitution. Yoshito Okubo departs to be replaced by Jun Nishikawa.
  • 69' Over 69 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 71' Another substitution for Oita FC Trinita to replace Kohei Isa by Seigo Kobayashi on 71 minute.
  • 76' Ryosuke Tone, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 81' 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.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Oita FC Trinita. Arata Watanabe is replaced by Yusei Yashiki.
  • 85' Kato Mutsuki gets the nod from Cerezo Osaka FC. He replaces Yuta Toyokawa and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 87' Tatsuhiro Sakamoto adds to his 0 season tally! Cerezo Osaka FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 90' Naoyuki Fujita gets the nod from Cerezo Osaka FC. He replaces Hiroaki Okuno and will look to change the dynamic.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Oita FC Trinita.

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Levir Culpi

Oita FC Trinita Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tomohiro Katanosaka

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Souza 1
Bruno Mendes 1
Hiroshi Kiyotake 1
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto 1
Yamato Machida 1
Hiroaki Okuno 1

Head to Head

2021-03-17 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Oita FC Trinita 2020-11-25 Oita FC Trinita 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2020-02-22 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Oita FC Trinita 2019-12-07 Oita FC Trinita 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC 2019-04-27 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–0 Oita FC Trinita

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2021-03-17 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Oita FC Trinita W 2021-03-13 Yokohama FC 1–4 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2021-03-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2021-03-06 FC Tokyo 3–2 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2021-03-03 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2021-02-27 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Kashiwa Reysol W

Oita FC Trinita Form

2021-03-17 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Oita FC Trinita L 2021-03-14 Oita FC Trinita 1–1 FC Tokyo D 2021-03-06 Yokohama FC 1–2 Oita FC Trinita W 2021-02-27 Oita FC Trinita 1–1 Tokushima Vortis D 2020-12-19 Sagan Tosu FC 2–2 Oita FC Trinita D 2020-12-16 Shonan Bellmare 1–2 Oita FC Trinita W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.29 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79 Oita FC Trinita xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cerezo Osaka FC51% Draw29% Oita FC Trinita20%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Oita FC Trinita
49%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Oita FC Trinita
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cerezo Osaka FC31% Draw53% Oita FC Trinita16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
14.9%
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
10%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.5%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
1.5%

Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC

Handicap Cerezo Osaka FC covers Push Oita FC Trinita covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 25% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 14% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗
Oita FC Trinita keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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