Saturday , 14 November 2026

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Cerezo Osaka FC
4 – 2
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sun 1 Jun 2025 · 06:00 UTC Yodoko Sakura Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 64' Yuji Takahashi
Rafael Ratao 77' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.

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

10
3
5
Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · Avg 3.3 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2025-06-01 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-06-26 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-03-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Cerezo Osaka FC 2021-03-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-11-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC

Recent Form

Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jun Shimizu S-Pulse H 4–2 W
28 May Urawa Red Diamonds A 0–0 D
24 May Avispa Fukuoka H 2–0 W
18 May Kawasaki Frontale A 0–2 L
11 May Yokohama F.Marinos H 1–0 W
06 May Vissel Kobe A 3–1 W
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jun Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–4 L
25 May Vissel Kobe H 3–2 W
17 May Kashima Antlers A 0–1 L
11 May FC Machida Zelvia H 2–2 D
06 May Kashiwa Reysol A 0–1 L
03 May Nagoya Grampus H 0–3 L

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)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
31% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
8% Clean Sheets
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
1/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/5
61-75
5/4
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
4/6
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cerezo Osaka FC
Solomon Sakuragawa 4 G
Pablo Sabbag 3 G
Yumeki Yokoyama 2 G
Shimizu S-Pulse
Se-hun Oh 2 G
Koya Kitagawa 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cerezo Osaka FC is hosting Shimizu S-Pulse for another epic battle.
  • 4' The Japan Reon Yamahara breaks the deadlock on 4 minutes. 0-1!
  • 9' Koya Kitagawa is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cerezo Osaka FC so far.
  • 13' A stunning finish from Niko Takahashi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 18' GOAL! Motohiko Nakajima scores on 18.
  • 23' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 25' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Koya Kitagawa trudges off to be replaced by Shinya Yajima on 25 minutes.
  • 30' Shimizu S-Pulse is showing some good football. However, Shimizu S-Pulse are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 40' Shimizu S-Pulse fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Shimizu S-Pulse — Hikaru Nakahara on, Kai Matsuzaki off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 54' The Brazil Rafael Ratao breaks the deadlock on 54 minutes. 3-1!
  • 59' 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.
  • 64' It’s a booking for Shimizu S-Pulse player. Yuji Takahashi gets a card.
  • 68' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Zento Uno trudges off to be replaced by Kazuki Kozuka on 68 minutes.
  • 70' Goal! Lucas Fernandes scores his 27 goal in 188 matches.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Riku Gunji. He replaces Capixaba on 73 minute.
  • 77' Rafael Ratao is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
  • 82' Sota Kitano has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 382 appearances.
  • 83' Shinji Kagawa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Motohiko Nakajima at the 83 minute mark.
  • 88' Japan international Takashi Inui has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 89' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Riku Gunji makes it 4-2.
  • 90' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Rafael Ratao exits the field as Kengo Furuyama enters on 90.
  • Full Time. Cerezo Osaka FC beats Shimizu S-Pulse

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arthur Papas

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tadahiro Akiba

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Rafael Ratao 3
Hiroshi Kiyotake 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Crislan 2
Hiroaki Okuno 2
Satoki Uejo 2
Crislan 2
Matheus Bueno 1

Head to Head

2025-06-01 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-06-26 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-03-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Cerezo Osaka FC 2021-03-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-11-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2025-06-01 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2025-05-28 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2025-05-24 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka W 2025-05-18 Kawasaki Frontale 2–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2025-05-11 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Yokohama F.Marinos W 2025-05-06 Vissel Kobe 1–3 Cerezo Osaka FC W

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2025-06-01 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-05-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–2 Vissel Kobe W 2025-05-17 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-05-11 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 FC Machida Zelvia D 2025-05-06 Kashiwa Reysol 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-05-03 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–3 Nagoya Grampus L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.88 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cerezo Osaka FC62% Draw18% Shimizu S-Pulse20%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes75% 0% No25%
Avg goals/match: 4.51
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 94%
6%
± 2.5 81%
19%
± 3.5 64%
36%
± 4.5 46%
54%

Double Chance

Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
38%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Shimizu S-Pulse
82%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cerezo Osaka FC48% Draw34% Shimizu S-Pulse18%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.4%
3 – 1
6.9%
1 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 2
5.6%
4 – 1
4.9%
2 – 0
4.8%
3 – 0
4.4%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 2
Actual
2 – 3
3.2%
4 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC

Handicap Cerezo Osaka FC covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 26% — 74%
-2 26% 17% 57%
-1.5 43% — 57%
-1 43% 19% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 11% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

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