Sunday , 16 August 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 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

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 Tokyo 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
0% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season

Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Tokyo Verdy are 15th (28 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Tokyo Verdy
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ 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' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' Cerezo Osaka FC 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.
  • 15' Kyohei Noborizato has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' Matheus Vidotto has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Tokyo Verdy that had 95 games and scored 82 goals.
  • 28' Tokyo Verdy receives a card for a hard tackle on 28.
  • 33' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Yuan Matsuhashi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 38' Hiroaki Okuno has been relatively quiet despite scoring 27 goals in his last 275 appearances.
  • 42' GOAL! Shinji Kagawa scores on 42. Assisted by Jordy Croux
  • 47' The travelling Tokyo Verdy supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 52' Cerezo Osaka FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Tokyo Verdy backline.
  • 53' The Japan Yudai Kimura breaks the deadlock on 53 minutes. 1-1!
  • 58' It is a cagey affair so far. Cerezo Osaka FC in their trying to find a way past Tokyo Verdy's compact .
  • 63' Tokyo Verdy is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 65' The referee calls foul for Tetsuyuki Inami. He receives a card.
  • 66' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 66 minute. Satoki Uejo leaves to be changed by Leo Ceara.
  • 69' Fresh legs for Tokyo Verdy! Kohei Yamakoshi comes on to replace Kosuke Saito.
  • 70' Hijiri Onaga is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fuki Yamada at the 70 minute mark.
  • 75' Supporters expect more eagerness from Fuki Yamada, as he is very good at scoring at Yodoko Sakura Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 77' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Jordy Croux exits the field as Masaya Shibayama enters on 77.
  • 79' Shunta Tanaka was booked on 79.
  • 83' Itsuki Someno makes way for Yuan Matsuhashi at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Tokyo Verdy.
  • 85' The referee shows Cerezo Osaka FC player a card on 85.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Kyohei Noborizato as he leaves the pitch. Koji Toriumi steps in for Cerezo Osaka FC.
  • Full Time. Cerezo Osaka FC beats Tokyo Verdy

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.