Cerezo Osaka FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
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 Tōkyō | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (17 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
22%
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
3/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Cerezo Osaka FC and Shimizu S-Pulse.
- 4' A goal from the Japan international Reon Yamahara! He fires home on 4 to make it 0-1!
- 9' Yuya Oki has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 13' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Niko Takahashi makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 18' Motohiko Nakajima has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 18 minutes.
- 23' The travelling Shimizu S-Pulse supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Shinya Yajima gets the nod from Shimizu S-Pulse. He replaces Koya Kitagawa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 30' Shimizu S-Pulse 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.
- 35' Shinnosuke Hatanaka, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' Shimizu S-Pulse come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Shimizu S-Pulse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' The Shimizu S-Pulse bench stirs into life. Kai Matsuzaki is withdrawn and Hikaru Nakahara gets his opportunity.
- 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cerezo Osaka FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 54' A goal from the Brazil international Rafael Ratao! He fires home on 54 to make it 3-1!
- 59' Cerezo Osaka FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 59.
- 64' The referee has no hesitation. Yuji Takahashi is booked for Shimizu S-Pulse — card on 64.
- 68' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Zento Uno trudges off to be replaced by Kazuki Kozuka on 68 minutes.
- 70' Lucas Fernandes is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Riku Gunji. He replaces Capixaba on 73 minute.
- 77' Rafael Ratao has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 77.
- 82' With 1 assists to his name this season, Kai Matsuzaki is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 83' Shinji Kagawa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Motohiko Nakajima at the 83 minute mark.
- 88' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Thiago Andrade made 286 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 89' What composure from Riku Gunji! The Japan international strokes it home. 4-2.
- 90' Fresh legs for Cerezo Osaka FC! Kengo Furuyama comes on to replace Rafael Ratao.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Cerezo Osaka FC take all three points.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 77
- 44
-
9
Rafael Ratao ↓ Kengo Furuyama 90'
- 13
- 5
- 33
-
11
Thiago Andrade ↓ Reiya Sakata 73'
-
38
Sota Kitano ↓ Satoki Uejo 90'
- 16
- 22
- 1
Bench
-
8
Shinji Kagawa ↑ 83'
- 3
- 14
- 55
-
7
Satoki Uejo ↑ 90'
- 21
-
17
Reiya Sakata ↑ 73'
- 48
-
29
Kengo Furuyama ↑ 90'
Coach
Arthur Papas
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 33
- 3
- 1
-
23
Koya Kitagawa ↓ Shinya Yajima 25'
- 98
- 14
- 66
-
19
Kai Matsuzaki ↓ Hikaru Nakahara 46'
-
36
Zento Uno ↓ Kazuki Kozuka 68'
- 70
Bench
-
21
Shinya Yajima ↑ 25'
-
8
Kazuki Kozuka ↑ 68'
- 5
-
4
Sodai Hasukawa ↑ 46'
-
11
Hikaru Nakahara ↑ 46'
- 71
- 55
- 17
Coach
Tadahiro Akiba
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.