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Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka FC, 2018

J. League · 2018
Kawasaki Frontale
1 – 2
Full Time
Cerezo Osaka FC
Wed 11 Apr 2018 · 10:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Ryuji Sato
  • Referee Hideaki Nishio
  • Referee Toru Sagara
  • Referee Junichi Kabasawa

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

8
3
9
Kawasaki Frontale 20 games · Avg 3.6 goals Cerezo Osaka FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-04-11 Kawasaki Frontale 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-01-12 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–3 Kawasaki Frontale 2017-08-10 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Cerezo Osaka FC 2017-04-15 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–3 Kawasaki Frontale 2016-12-04 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Cerezo Osaka FC

Recent Form

Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Apr Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–2 L
08 Apr Yokohama F.Marinos A 1–1 D
06 Apr Nagoya Grampus H 3–0 W
31 Mar Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 0–1 L
31 Mar Kashiwa Reysol A 0–2 L
18 Mar Nagoya Grampus A 1–0 W
Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Apr Kawasaki Frontale A 2–1 W
08 Apr Shonan Bellmare H 1–1 D
07 Apr Sagan Tosu FC H 2–1 W
31 Mar Shonan Bellmare H 2–1 W
31 Mar Shimizu S-Pulse A 0–2 L
18 Mar Vissel Kobe A 0–2 L

Season Stats

Kawasaki Frontale Cerezo Osaka FC
#14 Position #2
28 Points 31
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 11 / 0 / 7
38 Scored 48
40 Conceded 38
-2 GD +10
1.56 PPG 1.72
56% Win % 61%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
0% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season

Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Kawasaki Frontale and Cerezo Osaka FC get this one started.
  • 5' Kawasaki Frontale currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Kawasaki Frontale are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cerezo Osaka FC backline.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Kawasaki Frontale is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kawasaki Frontale that had 439 games and scored 556 goals.
  • 40' The 39-year-old Kim Jinhyeon has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 50' The travelling Cerezo Osaka FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 55' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 60' Kawasaki Frontale have won 556 goals from 439 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 65' The energy levels are beginning to show. Yoon Junghwan might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 70' Kawasaki Frontale 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.
  • 75' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 80' Kawasaki Frontale are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cerezo Osaka FC's shape.
  • 85' 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.
  • 90' Kawasaki Frontale is showing some good football. However, Kawasaki Frontale are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Cerezo Osaka FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toru Oniki

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Yoon Junghwan

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Leandro Damiao 7
Kaoru Mitoma 3
Marcinho 3
Ayumu Seko 3
Yasuto Wakizaka 2
Leo Ceara 2
Akihiro Ienaga 2
Hiroaki Okuno 2

Head to Head

2018-04-11 Kawasaki Frontale 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-01-12 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–3 Kawasaki Frontale 2017-08-10 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Cerezo Osaka FC 2017-04-15 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–3 Kawasaki Frontale 2016-12-04 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Cerezo Osaka FC

Kawasaki Frontale Form

2018-04-11 Kawasaki Frontale 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2018-04-08 Yokohama F.Marinos 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale D 2018-04-06 Kawasaki Frontale 3–0 Nagoya Grampus W 2018-03-31 Kawasaki Frontale 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2018-03-31 Kashiwa Reysol 2–0 Kawasaki Frontale L 2018-03-18 Nagoya Grampus 0–1 Kawasaki Frontale W

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2018-04-11 Kawasaki Frontale 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2018-04-08 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Shonan Bellmare D 2018-04-07 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Sagan Tosu FC W 2018-03-31 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shonan Bellmare W 2018-03-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2018-03-18 Vissel Kobe 2–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.16 Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.12 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 77%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kawasaki Frontale39% Draw24% Cerezo Osaka FC37%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes77% 0% No23%
Avg goals/match: 4.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 79%
21%
± 3.5 61%
39%
± 4.5 42%
58%

Double Chance

Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
63%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
61%
Kawasaki Frontale or Cerezo Osaka FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kawasaki Frontale32% Draw37% Cerezo Osaka FC31%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 2
5%
2 – 3
4.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 3
3.5%
2 – 0
3.4%
0 – 2
3.3%
4 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale

Handicap Kawasaki Frontale covers Push Cerezo Osaka FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 12% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 17% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 17% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 12% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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