FC Tokyo vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Tokyo vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League .
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | Shonan Bellmare | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | Kashima Antlers | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Sep | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | FC Tokyo | A | 0–4 | L |
| 08 Oct | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Oct | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Sep | Jubilo Iwata | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Sep | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–1 | 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' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for FC Tōkyō and Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryoma Watanabe, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' Cerezo Osaka FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' international Sota Kitano has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 24' It is a substitution in Cerezo Osaka FC team. Ryosuke Yamanaka is replaced by Ryosuke Shindo on 24 minute.
- 29' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cerezo Osaka FC that had 369 games and scored 396 goals.
- 34' Matej Jonjic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 39' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 44' Hotaka Nakamura needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 46' Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nelson Ishiwatari is hanging Tokuma Suzuki on the field on 46 minute.
- 48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ryoma Watanabe makes it 0-1.
- 53' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Hirotaka Tameda exits the field as Jean Patric enters on 56.
- 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
- 66' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 68' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kuryu Matsuki.
- 73' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Tōkyō and Cerezo Osaka FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 75' A change in the FC Tokyo ranks — Adailton exits the field as Kazuya Konno enters on 75.
- 76' Ryoma Watanabe with the second goal in the match!
- 77' Ryoma Watanabe doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 78' Brilliant from the ! Ryoma Watanabe makes it 0-4 with a superb finish on 78.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Jean Patric argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Leandro. He replaces Ryoma Watanabe on 81 minute.
- 83' Against the run of play, Luiz Phellype has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 85' Seiji Kimura gets the nod from FC Tokyo. He replaces Keigo Higashi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Tōkyō 4-0 Cerezo Osaka FC.
Lineups
FC Tokyo Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 49
- 10
- 9
- 30
- 15
- 35
- 24
- 37
- 23
- 44
Bench
- 22
- 5
- 47
- 20
- 13
- 17
- 31
Coach
Albert Puig
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Adam Taggart ↓ Sota Kitano 56'
- 21
- 6
-
2
Riku Matsuda ↓ Bruno Mendes 75'
- 22
- 10
- 16
- 33
- 17
-
19
Hirotaka Tameda ↓ Jean Patric 56'
- 7
Bench
-
3
Ryosuke Shindo ↑ 24'
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 56'
-
11
Bruno Mendes ↑ 75'
- 41
- 31
-
38
Sota Kitano ↑ 56'
-
37
Nelson Ishiwatari ↑ 46'
Coach
Akio Kogiku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryoma Watanabe | 5 |
| Leandro | 4 |
| Diego Oliveira | 3 |
| Shunta Tanaka | 2 |
| Tatsuhiro Sakamoto | 2 |
| Rafael Ratao | 2 |
| Marcelo Ryan | 2 |
| Hiroaki Okuno | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Tokyo Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.84
FC Tokyo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.78
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 82% + Both teams to score 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Tokyo win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.62
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 3.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 4.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
Double Chance
FC Tokyo or Draw
78%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
41%
FC Tokyo or Cerezo Osaka FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
2 – 1
7%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 1
5.7%
3 – 2
5.7%
4 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 0
4.2%
4 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.6%
3 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — FC Tokyo
| Handicap | FC Tokyo covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 17% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 19% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 12% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
18%
✗
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

