Thursday , 2 July 2026

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Tokyo Verdy, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2024
Cerezo Osaka FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Tokyo Verdy
Sat 9 Mar 2024 · 07:00 UTC Yodoko Sakura Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 28' Tetsuyuki Inami
YR 65' Tetsuyuki Inami
Shunta Tanaka 79' Y
Kakeru Funaki 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Tokyo Verdy — 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 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

2
1
1
Cerezo Osaka FC 4 games · Avg 2.3 goals Tokyo Verdy
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-09 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Tokyo Verdy

Recent Form

Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Mar Tokyo Verdy H 2–1 W
02 Mar Kashima Antlers A 1–1 D
24 Feb FC Tōkyō H 2–2 D
03 Dec Albirex Niigata A 0–1 L
25 Nov Kyoto Sanga FC H 0–1 L
12 Nov Yokohama F·Marinos A 0–2 L
Tokyo Verdy
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Mar Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–2 L
03 Mar Urawa Red Diamonds A 1–1 D
25 Feb Yokohama F·Marinos H 1–2 L
08 Dec Jubilo Iwata A 0–2 L

Season Stats

Cerezo Osaka FC Tokyo Verdy
#2 Position #15
31 Points 28
18 Played 18
11 / 0 / 7 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
48 Scored 29
38 Conceded 32
+10 GD -3
1.72 PPG 1.56
61% Win % 56%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
22% Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season

Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Tokyo Verdy are 15th (28 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
Tokyo Verdy
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/3
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. Cerezo Osaka FC are looking to make home advantage count against Tokyo Verdy.
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' Hiroaki Okuno has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' It’s high time Akio Kogiku made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 25' The travelling Tokyo Verdy supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 28' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tetsuyuki Inami on 28.
  • 33' Cerezo Osaka FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Tokyo Verdy's shape.
  • 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 42' Magnificent from Shinji Kagawa! That is 11 goals in 521 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 47' Hiroto Taniguchi, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 52' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kyohei Noborizato is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cerezo Osaka FC.
  • 53' Yudai Kimura doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 58' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Tokyo Verdy needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 63' Cerezo Osaka FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Tokyo Verdy backline.
  • 65' Tokyo Verdy player sees a card in front of him.
  • 66' The Cerezo Osaka FC bench stirs into life. Satoki Uejo is withdrawn and Leo Ceara gets his opportunity.
  • 69' Kohei Yamakoshi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kosuke Saito at the 69 minute mark.
  • 70' Fresh legs for Tokyo Verdy! Hijiri Onaga comes on to replace Fuki Yamada.
  • 75' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 77' The crowd applauds Jordy Croux as he leaves the pitch. Masaya Shibayama steps in for Cerezo Osaka FC.
  • 79' Controversy at the stadium! Shunta Tanaka argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 83' A tactical swap from Tokyo Verdy — Yuan Matsuhashi on, Itsuki Someno off on 83 minutes.
  • 85' Controversy at the stadium! Kakeru Funaki argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Koji Toriumi. He replaces Kyohei Noborizato on 90 minute.
  • 2-1 the final result. Tokyo Verdy will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Akio Kogiku

Tokyo Verdy Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hiroshi Jofuku

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.16 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Tokyo Verdy xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cerezo Osaka FC56% Draw23% Tokyo Verdy21%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Tokyo Verdy
44%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Tokyo Verdy
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cerezo Osaka FC42% Draw40% Tokyo Verdy18%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC

Handicap Cerezo Osaka FC covers Push Tokyo Verdy covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 17% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 21% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 12% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Tokyo Verdy keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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