Wednesday , 30 September 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 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

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
43% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
14% 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
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Cerezo Osaka FC and Shimizu S-Pulse get this one started.
  • 4' Against the run of play, Reon Yamahara has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 9' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 13' Goal! Niko Takahashi scores his 1 goal in 373 matches.
  • 18' Motohiko Nakajima puts Cerezo Osaka FC on the lead.
  • 23' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cerezo Osaka FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 25 minute. Koya Kitagawa leaves to be changed by Shinya Yajima.
  • 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Shimizu S-Pulse that had 371 games and scored 287 goals.
  • 35' Koya Kitagawa has been relatively quiet despite scoring 43 goals in his last 371 appearances.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kazuki Kozuka made 105 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse. Kai Matsuzaki is replaced by Hikaru Nakahara.
  • 51' Cerezo Osaka FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Shimizu S-Pulse's shape.
  • 54' Rafael Ratao has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 54 minutes.
  • 59' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 64' The referee shows Shimizu S-Pulse player a card on 64.
  • 68' The Shimizu S-Pulse bench stirs into life. Zento Uno is withdrawn and Kazuki Kozuka gets his opportunity.
  • 70' Goal! Lucas Fernandes scores his 25 goal in 179 matches.
  • 73' A tactical swap from Shimizu S-Pulse — Riku Gunji on, Capixaba off on 73 minutes.
  • 77' It’s gonna be a card for Rafael Ratao.
  • 82' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Shimizu S-Pulse are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 83' Shinji Kagawa is replacing Motohiko Nakajima for the Cerezo Osaka FC side.
  • 88' Supporters expect more eagerness from Hayato Okuda, as he is very good at scoring at Yodoko Sakura Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 89' Magnificent from Riku Gunji! That is 1 goals in 371 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 90' Kengo Furuyama has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rafael Ratao on 90 minute.
  • With this win, Cerezo Osaka FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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
Crislan 2
Hiroaki Okuno 2
Satoki Uejo 2
Crislan 2
Hiroshi Kiyotake 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Daigo Takahashi 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.