Cerezo Osaka FC vs Yokohama F.Marinos, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Yokohama F.Marinos — J. League at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Yokohama F.Marinos 18 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Oita FC Trinita | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Sep | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Sep | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Oct | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Sep | Yokohama FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Sep | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Cerezo Osaka FC | Yokohama F.Marinos | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #18 |
| 31 | Points | 20 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 0 / 7 | W / D / L | 6 / 0 / 12 |
| 48 | Scored | 31 |
| 38 | Conceded | 35 |
| +10 | GD | -4 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 61% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
100%
Clean Sheets
Yokohama F.Marinos this season
Yokohama F.Marinos this season
Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Yokohama F.Marinos are 18th (20 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Cerezo Osaka FC get us underway at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 6' What composure from Takashi Inui! The Japan international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 11' It is a cagey affair so far. Cerezo Osaka FC in their trying to find a way past Yokohama F·Marinos's compact .
- 16' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cerezo Osaka FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 21' A goal from the Japan international Kato Mutsuki! He fires home on 21 to make it 2-0!
- 22' Kato Mutsuki is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Daizen Maeda, as he is very good at scoring at Yodoko Sakura Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 37' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 43' Yuki Saneto is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 48' The travelling Yokohama F·Marinos supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 53' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 58' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Riki Matsuda.
- 59' The referee shows Cerezo Osaka FC player a Yellow card on 59.
- 60' The whistle greets Riki Matsuda as he departs to be replaced by Hiroshi Kiyotake.
- 61' Another substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC to replace Riki Matsuda by Hiroshi Kiyotake on 61 minute.
- 66' 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.
- 71' Elber is replacing Kota Mizunuma for the Yokohama F.Marinos side.
- 76' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Yokohama F·Marinos are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 77' Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yoshito Okubo is hanging Kato Mutsuki on the field on 77 minute.
- 82' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 84' Ryo Miyaichi gets the nod from Yokohama F.Marinos. He replaces Teruhito Nakagawa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Takashi Inui exits the field as Yuta Toyokawa enters on 85.
- 90' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Yokohama F·Marinos are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- Yokohama F·Marinos will have plenty to reflect on. Cerezo Osaka FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Takashi Inui ↓ Yuta Toyokawa 85'
- 21
- 5
- 2
- 14
- 15
- 17
- 30
-
33
Ryuya Nishio ↓ Ryosuke Shindo 77'
-
29
Kato Mutsuki ↓ Yoshito Okubo 77'
-
22
Riki Matsuda ↓ Hiroshi Kiyotake 61'
Bench
-
3
Ryosuke Shindo ↑ 77'
-
20
Yoshito Okubo ↑ 77'
-
10
Hiroshi Kiyotake ↑ 61'
-
32
Yuta Toyokawa ↑ 85'
- 28
- 50
- 37
Coach
Akio Kogiku
Yokohama F.Marinos Lineups
Starting XI
-
41
Kenyu Sugimoto ↓ Leo Ceara 71'
- 1
- 13
- 27
- 23
- 25
-
18
Kota Mizunuma ↓ Elber 71'
- 26
- 38
- 24
- 19
Bench
-
9
Leo Ceara ↑ 71'
-
7
Elber ↑ 71'
-
17
Ryo Miyaichi ↑ 84'
- 6
- 8
- 5
- 21
Coach
Kevin Muscat
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kato Mutsuki | 4 |
| Hiroaki Okuno | 4 |
| Leo Ceara | 4 |
| Hiroshi Kiyotake | 3 |
| Anderson Lopes | 3 |
| Leo Ceara | 3 |
| Rafael Ratao | 2 |
| Jun Amano | 2 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
2021-10-24
Cerezo Osaka FC
2–1
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
2021-10-03
Oita FC Trinita
1–0
Cerezo Osaka FC
L
2021-09-26
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–2
Kashima Antlers
L
2021-09-22
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0–1
Cerezo Osaka FC
W
2021-09-18
Urawa Red Diamonds
2–0
Cerezo Osaka FC
L
2021-09-11
Cerezo Osaka FC
0–2
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
L
Yokohama F.Marinos Form
2021-10-24
Cerezo Osaka FC
2–1
Yokohama F.Marinos
L
2021-10-16
Yokohama F.Marinos
2–1
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
W
2021-10-01
Shonan Bellmare
0–1
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
2021-09-25
Yokohama FC
2–2
Yokohama F.Marinos
D
2021-09-18
Nagoya Grampus
2–1
Yokohama F.Marinos
L
2021-09-11
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–3
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.2
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Yokohama F.Marinos xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Yokohama F.Marinos
47%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Yokohama F.Marinos
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.4%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5.1%
3 – 2
4.7%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 0
3.8%
4 – 1
3.5%
0 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | Yokohama F.Marinos covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 16% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 20% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Yokohama F.Marinos keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

