Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Fagiano Okayama FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2026 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2026
Fagiano Okayama FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Cerezo Osaka FC
Sun 24 May 2026 · 03:55 UTC City Light Stadium 13,980 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 8' Yumeki Yokoyama
0–2 56' Yumeki Yokoyama
Leonardo Gaucho 71' 1–2
1–3 81' Satoki Uejo
Leonardo Gaucho 90' 2–3
Y 37' Ayumu Ohata
Y 62' Thiago Andrade
Yoshitake Suzuki 77' Y
Hiroshi Omori 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Fagiano Okayama FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at City Light Stadium.

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

1
3
Fagiano Okayama FC 4 games · Avg 3.5 goals Cerezo Osaka FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-05-24 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–3 Cerezo Osaka FC 2026-03-18 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Fagiano Okayama FC 2025-10-18 Fagiano Okayama FC 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC 2025-04-02 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Fagiano Okayama FC

Recent Form

Fagiano Okayama FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 May Cerezo Osaka FC H 2–3 L
17 May Shimizu S-Pulse H 2–0 W
10 May Vissel Kobe A 3–0 W
06 May V-Varen Nagasaki A 1–2 L
02 May Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–0 W
29 Apr Nagoya Grampus A 1–1 D
Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 May Fagiano Okayama FC A 3–2 W
17 May Nagoya Grampus H 6–1 W
09 May V-Varen Nagasaki H 3–2 W
06 May Shimizu S-Pulse A 4–6 L
03 May Avispa Fukuoka H 2–2 D
29 Apr Vissel Kobe A 0–0 D

Season Stats

Fagiano Okayama FC Cerezo Osaka FC
#6 Position #2
26 Points 31
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 11 / 0 / 7
41 Scored 48
46 Conceded 38
-5 GD +10
1.44 PPG 1.72
44% Win % 61%

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
43% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season

Fagiano Okayama FC are 6th (26 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fagiano Okayama FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/3
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/4
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Fagiano Okayama FC
Kota Kawano 3 G
Lucao 1 G 1 A
Noah Browne 1 G
Cerezo Osaka FC
Solomon Sakuragawa 3 G
Yumeki Yokoyama 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Fagiano Okayama FC is hosting Cerezo Osaka FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' 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.
  • 8' A goal from the Japan international Yumeki Yokoyama! He fires home on 8 to make it 0-1!
  • 13' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 18' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fagiano Okayama FC and Cerezo Osaka FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 23' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 28' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 33' Over 33 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 37' Poor challenge from Ayumu Ohata. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Fagiano Okayama FC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Cerezo Osaka FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 47' Brazil international Thiago Andrade has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 52' It looks surprising Cerezo Osaka FC does not make any changes. Nelson Ishiwatari has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 56' What a moment for Yumeki Yokoyama! That strike on 56 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 61' It’s high time Takashi Kiyama made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Thiago Andrade.
  • 67' Kosuke Shirai has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 71' A stunning finish from Leonardo Gaucho — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 73' Against the run of play, Leonardo Gaucho has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 77' Yoshitake Suzuki is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
  • 81' Satoki Uejo makes no mistake. The score reads 2-3 and Cerezo Osaka FC are in front.
  • 85' Hiroshi Omori is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
  • 90' Leonardo Gaucho makes a hat-trick on 90.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Cerezo Osaka FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takashi Kiyama

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arthur Papas

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yumeki Yokoyama 2
Leonardo Gaucho 2
Rafael Ratao 2
Ryunosuke Sato 2
Lucao 1
Satoki Uejo 1
Thiago Andrade 1

Head to Head

2026-05-24 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–3 Cerezo Osaka FC 2026-03-18 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Fagiano Okayama FC 2025-10-18 Fagiano Okayama FC 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC 2025-04-02 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Fagiano Okayama FC

Fagiano Okayama FC Form

2026-05-24 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–3 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2026-05-17 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2026-05-10 Vissel Kobe 0–3 Fagiano Okayama FC W 2026-05-06 V-Varen Nagasaki 2–1 Fagiano Okayama FC L 2026-05-02 Fagiano Okayama FC 1–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2026-04-29 Nagoya Grampus 1–1 Fagiano Okayama FC D

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2026-05-24 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–3 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2026-05-17 Cerezo Osaka FC 6–1 Nagoya Grampus W 2026-05-09 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–2 V-Varen Nagasaki W 2026-05-06 Shimizu S-Pulse 6–4 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2026-05-03 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka D 2026-04-29 Vissel Kobe 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.3 Fagiano Okayama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.52 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 85% + Both teams to score 82%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fagiano Okayama FC36% Draw23% Cerezo Osaka FC41%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes82% 0% No18%
Avg goals/match: 4.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 95%
5%
± 2.5 85%
15%
± 3.5 69%
31%
± 4.5 52%
48%

Double Chance

Fagiano Okayama FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
64%
Fagiano Okayama FC or Cerezo Osaka FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fagiano Okayama FC30% Draw34% Cerezo Osaka FC36%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
5.4%
1 – 1
5.4%
3 – 2
5%
1 – 3
4.8%
3 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 4
3.4%
1 – 4
3.1%
4 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Fagiano Okayama FC

Handicap Fagiano Okayama FC covers Push Cerezo Osaka FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 11% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 15% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 17% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 13% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Fagiano Okayama FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.