Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Todoroki Athletics Stadium.
- Kawasaki Frontale 18 games · 28 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 Jul | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Jul | Jubilo Iwata | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Jun | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jun | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Jun | Albirex Niigata | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Jun | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Jul | Tokyo Verdy | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jun | Nagoya Grampus | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jun | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Jun | Jubilo Iwata | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Jun | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 2–1 | W |
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)
H2H (20 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
Kawasaki Frontale this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Kawasaki Frontale and Cerezo Osaka FC is underway.
- 5' Kawasaki Frontale are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jin-hyeon Kim is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kawasaki Frontale.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Toru Oniki might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ryuya Nishio suffering a number of foals already.
- 33' It’s gonna be a card for Shin Yamada.
- 36' What a moment for Marcinho! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
- 41' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kawasaki Frontale and Cerezo Osaka FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Ze Ricardo. He replaces Ryota Oshima on 46 minute.
- 50' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hayato Okuda on 50.
- 55' Ryo Watanabe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 58' Kawasaki Frontale manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yu Kobayashi is hanging Erison on the field on 58 minute.
- 59' Cerezo Osaka FC make a change. Hayato Okuda trudges off to be replaced by Yuichi Hirano on 59 minutes.
- 64' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 65' Akihiro Ienaga is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marcinho at the 65 minute mark.
- 68' Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Vitor Bueno is hanging Hiroaki Okuno on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' Kawasaki Frontale are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cerezo Osaka FC's shape.
- 77' What a strike from Vitor Bueno! The score is 1-1.
- 82' Yusuke Segawa is replacing Shin Yamada for the Kawasaki Frontale side.
- 87' Cerezo Osaka FC 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.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Hirotaka Tameda. He replaces Lucas Fernandes on 88 minute.
- It finishes all square. Kawasaki Frontale and Cerezo Osaka FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Kawasaki Frontale Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
23
Marcinho ↓ Akihiro Ienaga 65'
- 31
- 16
- 8
-
9
Erison ↓ Yu Kobayashi 58'
- 5
-
20
Shin Yamada ↓ Yusuke Segawa 82'
- 2
- 1
-
10
Ryota Oshima ↓ Ze Ricardo 46'
Bench
-
6
Ze Ricardo ↑ 46'
-
11
Yu Kobayashi ↑ 58'
-
41
Akihiro Ienaga ↑ 65'
-
30
Yusuke Segawa ↑ 82'
-
3
Takuma Ominami ↑ 65'
- 99
- 17
Coach
Toru Oniki
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 77
-
9
Leo Ceara ↓ Ryo Watanabe 88'
- 27
-
25
Hiroaki Okuno ↓ Vitor Bueno 68'
- 14
- 10
- 33
- 24
-
7
Satoki Uejo ↓ Masaya Shibayama 46'
- 21
-
16
Hayato Okuda ↓ Yuichi Hirano 59'
Bench
- 6
-
19
Hirotaka Tameda ↑ 88'
-
55
Vitor Bueno ↑ 68'
-
4
Yuichi Hirano ↑ 59'
- 31
-
35
Ryo Watanabe ↑ 88'
-
48
Masaya Shibayama ↑ 46'
Coach
Akio Kogiku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leandro Damiao | 7 |
| Marcinho | 3 |
| Ayumu Seko | 3 |
| Kaoru Mitoma | 3 |
| Hiroaki Okuno | 2 |
| Erison | 2 |
| Yoshito Okubo | 2 |
| Kei Chinen | 2 |
Head to Head
Kawasaki Frontale Form
2024-07-14
Kawasaki Frontale
1–1
Cerezo Osaka FC
D
2024-07-06
Jubilo Iwata
2–2
Kawasaki Frontale
D
2024-06-29
Kawasaki Frontale
1–1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
2024-06-26
Kawasaki Frontale
1–1
Shonan Bellmare
D
2024-06-22
Albirex Niigata
2–2
Kawasaki Frontale
D
2024-06-16
Vissel Kobe
1–0
Kawasaki Frontale
L
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.58
Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.91
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Kawasaki Frontale or Cerezo Osaka FC 74% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.49
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
58%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
68%
Kawasaki Frontale or Cerezo Osaka FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kawasaki Frontale win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 1
5.2%
0 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale
| Handicap | Kawasaki Frontale covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 19% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

