Cerezo Osaka FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Yusuke Hamamoto
- Referee Yoshiro Imamura
- Referee Yosuke Takabe
- 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 | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 23 Nov | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Jul | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | FC Tōkyō | H | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Dec | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Ōita FC Trinita | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Cerezo Osaka FC | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #7 |
| 31 | Points | 24 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 0 / 7 | W / D / L | 8 / 0 / 10 |
| 48 | Scored | 40 |
| 38 | Conceded | 42 |
| +10 | GD | -2 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 61% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 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
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cerezo Osaka FC
| Solomon Sakuragawa | 3 G |
| Yumeki Yokoyama | 1 G |
Shimizu S-Pulse
| Se-hun Oh | 2 G |
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Cerezo Osaka FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Carlinhos has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cerezo Osaka FC that had 373 games and scored 399 goals.
- 15' Cerezo Osaka FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Cerezo Osaka FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' Naoyuki Fujita is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Shimizu S-Pulse tonight.
- 40' 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.
- 44' Shimizu S-Pulse receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 44.
- 46' Another substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC to replace Ken Tokura by Bruno Mendes on 46 minute.
- 51' The 24-year-old Yuito Suzuki has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 53' It’s a booking for Cerezo Osaka FC player. Ayumu Seko gets a Yellow card.
- 58' The energy levels are beginning to show. Lotina might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 63' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 64' Hiroshi Kiyotake gets the nod from Cerezo Osaka FC. He replaces Yoichiro Kakitani and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jong Tae Se is hanging Teerasil Dangda on the field on 66 minute.
- 68' Valdo makes way for Yugo Tatsuta at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shimizu S-Pulse.
- 71' Hiroaki Okuno does the damage! The net is bulging and Cerezo Osaka FC surge ahead!
- 71' The crowd applauds Valdo as he leaves the pitch. Yugo Tatsuta steps in for Shimizu S-Pulse.
- 76' Cerezo Osaka FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 81' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 82' It is a substitution in Cerezo Osaka FC team. Hiroaki Okuno is replaced by Yuta Toyokawa on 82 minute.
- 83' A change in the Shimizu S-Pulse ranks — Kenta Nishizawa exits the field as Shota Kaneko enters on 83.
- 85' GOAL! Eiichi Katayama fires home to make it 2-0!
- 90' It is a substitution in Cerezo Osaka FC team. Naoyuki Fujita is replaced by Lucas Mineiro on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Cerezo Osaka FC take all three points.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
25
Hiroaki Okuno ↓ Yuta Toyokawa 82'
- 21
-
9
Ken Tokura ↓ Bruno Mendes 46'
-
5
Naoyuki Fujita ↓ Lucas Mineiro 90'
- 2
- 22
- 14
- 8
- 15
- 17
Bench
-
11
Lucas Mineiro ↑ 90'
- 3
-
10
Hiroshi Kiyotake ↑ 64'
-
16
Eiichi Katayama ↑ 64'
-
32
Yuta Toyokawa ↑ 82'
-
20
Bruno Mendes ↑ 46'
- 45
Coach
Lotina
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Valdo ↓ Yugo Tatsuta 68'
-
11
Dutra Junior ↓ Carlinhos 64'
- 24
-
23
Teerasil Dangda ↓ Jong Tae Se 64'
- 3
- 6
- 15
- 7
-
16
Kenta Nishizawa ↓ Shota Kaneko 83'
- 31
- 37
Bench
- 39
-
2
Yugo Tatsuta ↑ 68'
-
30
Shota Kaneko ↑ 83'
-
28
Yasufumi Nishimura ↑ 83'
-
9
Jong Tae Se ↑ 64'
- 14
-
10
Carlinhos ↑ 64'
Coach
Peter Cklamovski
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Ratao | 3 |
| Hiroshi Kiyotake | 2 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 2 |
| Crislan | 2 |
| Hiroaki Okuno | 2 |
| Satoki Uejo | 2 |
| Crislan | 2 |
| Souza | 1 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.51
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.88
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
37%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Shimizu S-Pulse
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 1
7.9%
3 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.9%
1 – 2
4.8%
4 – 1
4.5%
4 – 0
3.4%
0 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | Shimizu S-Pulse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 18% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 20% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.