Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON
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Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League .
- Nagoya Grampus 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Yusuke Araki
- Referee Tadashi Baba
- Referee Tomohiro Inoue
- Referee Satoshi Karakami
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 Tōkyō | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Shonan Bellmare | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Nov | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Nov | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Nov | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | Nagoya Grampus | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Nagoya Grampus | Cerezo Osaka FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #2 |
| 31 | Points | 31 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 46 | Scored | 48 |
| 44 | Conceded | 38 |
| +2 | GD | +10 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 1.72 |
| 56% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season
Nagoya Grampus this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Nagoya Grampus are 3rd (31 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Nagoya Grampus
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
3/1
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Nagoya Grampus to score. At the same time, Cerezo Osaka FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nagoya Grampus and Cerezo Osaka FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Cerezo Osaka FC is showing some good football. However, Cerezo Osaka FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Nagoya Grampus are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cerezo Osaka FC backline.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' 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.
- 40' Kazuya Miyahara has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' Cerezo Osaka FC have won 396 goals from 369 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' Another substitution for Nagoya Grampus to replace Yuki Soma by Naoki Maeda on 46 minute.
- 51' A quiet spell here at . Cerezo Osaka FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' Yuichi Maruyama is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cerezo Osaka FC tonight.
- 61' 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 Joao Schmidt suffering a number of foals already.
- 66' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 68' Shuhei Akasaki gets the nod from Nagoya Grampus. He replaces Ryuji Izumi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' It is a substitution in Cerezo Osaka FC team. Hiroshi Kiyotake is replaced by Leandro Desabato on 70 minute.
- 74' Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kota Mizunuma is hanging Hiroaki Okuno on the field on 74 minute.
- 79' Shuhei Akasaki is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Bruno Mendes. He replaces Ken Tokura on 79 minute.
- 84' Cerezo Osaka FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 86' Poor challenge from Joao Schmidt. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' Magnificent from Shuhei Akasaki! That is 7 goals in 439 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' Poor challenge from Matej Jonjic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' Takuji Yonemoto makes way for Yuki Kobayashi at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Nagoya Grampus.
- Nagoya Grampus celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Nagoya Grampus Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 2
- 1
- 23
- 17
-
29
Ryuji Izumi ↓ Shuhei Akasaki 68'
- 6
- 10
- 7
- 20
-
27
Yuki Soma ↓ Naoki Maeda 46'
Bench
-
32
Shuhei Akasaki ↑ 68'
- 5
-
25
Naoki Maeda ↑ 46'
- 16
- 3
-
4
Yuki Kobayashi ↑ 90'
- 26
Coach
Yahiro Kazama
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Hiroaki Okuno ↓ Kota Mizunuma 74'
- 21
-
9
Ken Tokura ↓ Bruno Mendes 79'
- 23
- 22
- 14
- 8
- 11
- 3
- 10
- 29
Bench
-
6
Leandro Desabato ↑ 70'
- 27
- 2
-
7
Kota Mizunuma ↑ 74'
- 13
-
20
Bruno Mendes ↑ 79'
- 15
Coach
Lotina
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mateus | 3 |
| Sota Kitano | 2 |
| Yudai Kimura | 2 |
| Solomon Sakuragawa | 2 |
| Satoki Uejo | 2 |
| Yumeki Yokoyama | 2 |
| Yuki Soma | 2 |
| Shuhei Akasaki | 2 |
Head to Head
Nagoya Grampus Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.24
Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nagoya Grampus win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
Nagoya Grampus or Draw
74%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
47%
Nagoya Grampus or Cerezo Osaka FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.7%
3 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 3
4.1%
1 – 3
3.7%
1 – 0
3.6%
3 – 0
3.3%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus
| Handicap | Nagoya Grampus covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 14% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 19% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 15% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
18%
✗
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.