Cerezo Osaka FC vs Yokohama FC, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Yokohama FC — J. League at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Yokohama FC 0 games · 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Yokohama FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Aug | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Aug | Vegalta Sendai | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Jul | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 21 Jul | FC Tokyo | H | 3–3 | D |
| 17 Jul | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Aug | Vegalta Sendai | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Aug | Nagoya Grampus | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Jul | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jun | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–5 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Cerezo Osaka FC welcome Yokohama FC for this crunch clash at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
- 5' Masahiko Inoha is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Yokohama FC so far.
- 10' Japan international Tatsuki Seko has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 19' The Japan Kazuma Watanabe breaks the deadlock on 19 minutes. 0-1!
- 24' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 29' Ryuya Nishio has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 369 appearances.
- 34' GOAL! Tiago Pagnussat scores on 34.
- 37' Tiago Pagnussat doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 38' Fresh legs for Cerezo Osaka FC! Yuta Toyokawa comes on to replace Ryuya Nishio.
- 38' Tiago Pagnussat adds to his 0 season tally! Cerezo Osaka FC lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
- 39' Time for substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC. Ryuya Nishio is replaced by Yuta Toyokawa.
- 44' Takuya Matsuura has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' Yokohama FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Saulo Mineiro is hanging Takuya Matsuura on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Yokohama FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 55' A stunning finish from Tatsuhiro Sakamoto — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 56' A change in the Yokohama FC ranks — Kazuma Watanabe exits the field as Felipe Vizeu enters on 56.
- 59' Poor challenge from Naoyuki Fujita. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 64' Time for substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC. Naoyuki Fujita is replaced by Riki Harakawa.
- 69' 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.
- 71' It’s gonna be a Red card for Hideto Takahashi.
- 74' Saulo Mineiro is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
- 77' The whistle greets Yusuke Matsuo as he departs to be replaced by Eijiro Takeda.
- 78' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tiago Pagnussat.
- 78' Yutaro Hakamata is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gabriel at the 78 minute mark.
- 80' The whistle greets Tiago Pagnussat as he departs to be replaced by Koji Toriumi.
- 85' Supporters expect more eagerness from Svend Brodersen, as he is very good at scoring at Yodoko Sakura Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 90' Yuya Takagi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Cerezo Osaka FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Tiago Pagnussat ↓ Koji Toriumi 80'
-
9
Adam Taggart ↓ Kato Mutsuki 64'
- 25
- 21
-
5
Naoyuki Fujita ↓ Riki Harakawa 64'
- 2
- 14
- 10
- 15
- 17
-
33
Ryuya Nishio ↓ Yuta Toyokawa 38'
Bench
-
4
Riki Harakawa ↑ 64'
-
13
Toshiyuki Takagi ↑ 80'
- 34
-
32
Yuta Toyokawa ↑ 38'
- 30
-
29
Kato Mutsuki ↑ 64'
-
24
Koji Toriumi ↑ 80'
- 1
Coach
Levir Culpi
Yokohama FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Gabriel ↓ Yutaro Hakamata 78'
- 49
- 4
-
39
Kazuma Watanabe ↓ Felipe Vizeu 56'
-
19
Masahiko Inoha ↓ Reo Yasunaga 56'
-
7
Takuya Matsuura ↓ Saulo Mineiro 46'
- 2
-
37
Yusuke Matsuo ↓ Eijiro Takeda 77'
- 6
- 24
- 26
Bench
-
50
Felipe Vizeu ↑ 56'
- 44
-
17
Eijiro Takeda ↑ 77'
-
3
Yutaro Hakamata ↑ 78'
- 11
-
15
Reo Yasunaga ↑ 56'
-
31
Saulo Mineiro ↑ 46'
Coach
Tomonobu Hayakawa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tiago Pagnussat | 3 |
| Bruno Mendes | 2 |
| Yusuke Matsuo | 2 |
| Yuta Toyokawa | 2 |
| Tatsuhiro Sakamoto | 1 |
| Kazuma Watanabe | 1 |
| Hiroshi Kiyotake | 1 |
| Hirotaka Tameda | 1 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.73
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Yokohama FC xG
I would bet for:
Cerezo Osaka FC to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Yokohama FC
44%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Yokohama FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
11%
2 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.8%
3 – 0
5.7%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
3%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | Yokohama FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 24% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.