FC Tokyo vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Tokyo vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Ajinomoto Stadium.
- FC Tokyo 18 games · 37 pts (2026/27)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 May | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–3 | L |
| 17 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 2–3 | L |
| 10 May | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 May | Albirex Niigata | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun | FC Tokyo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Jun | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 4–2 | W |
| 28 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 May | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 May | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 May | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Tokyo | Cerezo Osaka FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #2 |
| 37 | Points | 31 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 13 / 0 / 5 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 55 | Scored | 48 |
| 42 | Conceded | 38 |
| +13 | GD | +10 |
| 2.06 | PPG | 1.72 |
| 72% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season
FC Tokyo this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Ajinomoto Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between FC Tokyo and Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 3' Against the run of play, Marcelo Ryan has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 8' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 13' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Tokyo and Cerezo Osaka FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 18' The travelling Cerezo Osaka FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 23' Ryuya Nishio, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 33' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Tokyo in their trying to find a way past Cerezo Osaka FC's compact .
- 38' FC Tokyo are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cerezo Osaka FC's shape.
- 41' Brilliant from the ! Rafael Ratao makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 41.
- 46' Fresh legs for Cerezo Osaka FC! Niko Takahashi comes on to replace Kyohei Noborizato.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Niko Takahashi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 369 appearances.
- 57' Time for substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC. Vitor Bueno is replaced by Motohiko Nakajima.
- 59' FC Tokyo make a change. Soma Anzai trudges off to be replaced by Kota Tawaratsumida on 59 minutes.
- 60' Another change for FC Tokyo made on 60 minute. Keigo Higashi leaves to be changed by Kein Sato.
- 65' The Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes a substitution. Thiago Andrade departs to be replaced by Shion Homma.
- 66' A tactical swap from Cerezo Osaka FC — Shunta Tanaka on, Shinji Kagawa off on 66 minutes.
- 71' Sensational shot from Shunta Tanaka. Cerezo Osaka FC is back in the lead.
- 75' Leon Nozawa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Keita Endo on 75 minute.
- 80' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 81' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marcelo Ryan makes it 2-2.
- 84' The crowd applauds Marcelo Ryan as he leaves the pitch. Everton steps in for FC Tokyo.
- 86' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Rafael Ratao exits the field as Masaya Shibayama enters on 86.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FC Tokyo Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 2
- 10
- 18
- 99
- 22
- 8
- 4
- 13
- 19
- 7
Bench
- 5
- 37
- 30
- 41
- 33
- 98
- 32
- 28
- 16
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 77
-
8
Shinji Kagawa ↓ Shunta Tanaka 66'
- 6
- 44
-
9
Rafael Ratao ↓ Masaya Shibayama 86'
- 5
- 33
-
55
Vitor Bueno ↓ Motohiko Nakajima 57'
-
11
Thiago Andrade ↓ Shion Homma 65'
- 16
- 1
Bench
- 3
- 35
- 14
-
13
Motohiko Nakajima ↑ 57'
-
10
Shunta Tanaka ↑ 66'
- 21
-
19
Shion Homma ↑ 65'
-
48
Masaya Shibayama ↑ 86'
-
22
Niko Takahashi ↑ 46'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryoma Watanabe | 5 |
| Leandro | 4 |
| Diego Oliveira | 3 |
| Hiroaki Okuno | 2 |
| Ryotaro Araki | 2 |
| Shunta Tanaka | 2 |
| Tatsuhiro Sakamoto | 2 |
| Rafael Ratao | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Tokyo Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.46
FC Tokyo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.01
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 78%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 4.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
Double Chance
FC Tokyo or Draw
69%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
53%
FC Tokyo or Cerezo Osaka FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
5.5%
3 – 2
5.5%
2 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
3.4%
4 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — FC Tokyo
| Handicap | FC Tokyo covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 14% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 18% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 15% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 9% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

