Cerezo Osaka FC vs Yokohama FC, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 | Kyōto 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 | Tōkyō 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 Tōkyō | 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
31%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/5
61-75
5/4
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cerezo Osaka FC
| Solomon Sakuragawa | 4 G |
| Pablo Sabbag | 3 G |
| Yumeki Yokoyama | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Cerezo Osaka FC and Yokohama FC.
- 5' Cerezo Osaka FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Yokohama FC backline.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Yokohama FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 19' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kazuma Watanabe makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 24' Cerezo Osaka FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Yokohama FC's shape.
- 29' Cerezo Osaka FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 34' Magnificent from Tiago Pagnussat! That is 10 goals in 342 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 37' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tiago Pagnussat makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 38' The Cerezo Osaka FC bench stirs into life. Ryuya Nishio is withdrawn and Yuta Toyokawa gets his opportunity.
- 38' What composure from Tiago Pagnussat! The Brazil international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 39' Yuta Toyokawa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryuya Nishio at the 39 minute mark.
- 44' The 39-year-old Kim Jinhyeon has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' Time for substitution for Yokohama FC. Takuya Matsuura is replaced by Saulo Mineiro.
- 51' Yokohama FC have won 139 goals from 143 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 55' Tatsuhiro Sakamoto makes no mistake. The score reads 4-1 and Cerezo Osaka FC are in front.
- 56' Another change for Yokohama FC made on 56 minute. Kazuma Watanabe leaves to be changed by Felipe Vizeu.
- 59' Naoyuki Fujita picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 64' Riki Harakawa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Naoyuki Fujita at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Yokohama FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 71' Hideto Takahashi picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 74' Controversy at the stadium! Saulo Mineiro argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 77' Eijiro Takeda gets the nod from Yokohama FC. He replaces Yusuke Matsuo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' The referee has no hesitation. Tiago Pagnussat is booked for Cerezo Osaka FC — Yellow card on 78.
- 78' Yutaro Hakamata gets the nod from Yokohama FC. He replaces Gabriel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' It is a substitution in Cerezo Osaka FC team. Tiago Pagnussat is replaced by Koji Toriumi on 80 minute.
- 85' Cerezo Osaka FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- Another three points for Cerezo Osaka FC.
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 |
| Hikaru Nakahara | 1 |
| Kota Yamada | 1 |
| Yoshito Okubo | 1 |
| Towa Yamane | 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.