Sunday , 16 August 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

9
3
5
Cerezo Osaka FC 17 games · Avg 3.4 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

65% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
59% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
0% 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)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Cerezo Osaka FC welcome Shimizu S-Pulse for this crunch clash at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
  • 4' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Reon Yamahara makes it 0-1.
  • 9' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 13' The deadlock is broken! Niko Takahashi gets on the scoresheet on 13 minutes.
  • 18' Motohiko Nakajima doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 23' Cerezo Osaka FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 23.
  • 25' A tactical swap from Shimizu S-Pulse — Shinya Yajima on, Koya Kitagawa off on 25 minutes.
  • 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 35' Cerezo Osaka FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 45' Hinata Kida has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 369 appearances.
  • 46' The whistle greets Kai Matsuzaki as he departs to be replaced by Hikaru Nakahara.
  • 51' Sen Takagi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 54' Brilliant from the ! Rafael Ratao makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 54.
  • 59' Cerezo Osaka FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 64' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Yuji Takahashi on 64 minutes.
  • 68' The whistle greets Zento Uno as he departs to be replaced by Kazuki Kozuka.
  • 70' The deadlock is broken! Lucas Fernandes gets on the scoresheet on 70 minutes.
  • 73' The Shimizu S-Pulse bench stirs into life. Capixaba is withdrawn and Riku Gunji gets his opportunity.
  • 77' The referee shows Cerezo Osaka FC player a card on 77.
  • 82' Over 82 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 83' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 83 minute. Motohiko Nakajima leaves to be changed by Shinji Kagawa.
  • 88' It looks surprising Cerezo Osaka FC does not make any changes. Thiago Andrade has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 89' Riku Gunji doubles the advantage! 4-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 90' Kengo Furuyama has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rafael Ratao on 90 minute.
  • It finishes all square. Cerezo Osaka FC and Shimizu S-Pulse share the spoils 4-2.

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
Carlinhos 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.