Sunday , 16 August 2026

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 – 4
Full Time
Cerezo Osaka FC
Sun 9 Nov 2025 · 06:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 66' Hayato Okuda
Y 66' Rafael Ratao

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

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

5
3
9
Shimizu S-Pulse 17 games · Avg 3.4 goals Cerezo Osaka FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-11-09 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–4 Cerezo Osaka FC 2025-06-01 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-06-26 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-03-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Cerezo Osaka FC 2021-03-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Nov Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–4 L
25 Oct Tokyo Verdy H 1–0 W
18 Oct Kawasaki Frontale A 3–5 L
04 Oct FC Tokyo H 1–1 D
27 Sep Vissel Kobe A 1–2 L
23 Sep Urawa Red Diamonds H 0–0 D
Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Nov Shimizu S-Pulse A 4–1 W
25 Oct Kawasaki Frontale H 2–0 W
18 Oct Fagiano Okayama FC A 2–1 W
04 Oct Nagoya Grampus A 1–2 L
28 Sep Kyoto Sanga FC H 1–2 L
23 Sep Kashima Antlers A 1–3 L

Season Stats

Shimizu S-Pulse Cerezo Osaka FC
#7 Position #2
24 Points 31
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 11 / 0 / 7
40 Scored 48
42 Conceded 38
-2 GD +10
1.33 PPG 1.72
44% Win % 61%

Key Stats

65% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
59% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
0% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at IAI Stadium Nihondaira!
  • 3' Rafael Ratao makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Cerezo Osaka FC are in front.
  • 8' Cerezo Osaka FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 11' Vitor Bueno makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Cerezo Osaka FC are in front.
  • 16' Sen Takagi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Shimizu S-Pulse tonight.
  • 21' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Shimizu S-Pulse winning 50% of all matches.
  • 26' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 27' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Sen Takagi by Yutaka Yoshida on 27 minute.
  • 28' Time for substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse. Yudai Shimamoto is replaced by Shinya Yajima.
  • 33' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Shimizu S-Pulse needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 38' Shimizu S-Pulse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cerezo Osaka FC backline.
  • 42' What a strike from Rafael Ratao! The score is 0-3.
  • 46' Takashi Inui is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kai Matsuzaki at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' The Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes a substitution. Vitor Bueno departs to be replaced by Shunta Tanaka.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 66' Cerezo Osaka FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 70' A tactical swap from Shimizu S-Pulse — Alfredo Stephens on, Koya Kitagawa off on 70 minutes.
  • 75' Cerezo Osaka FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 75.
  • 77' Cerezo Osaka FC ring the changes. Thiago Andrade has done his job and it is now time for Dion Cools to step up.
  • 78' A tactical swap from Shimizu S-Pulse — Hikaru Nakahara on, Capixaba off on 78 minutes.
  • 83' Jelani Sumiyoshi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 335 appearances.
  • 84' GOAL! Takashi Inui scores on 84. Assisted by Toshiki Takahashi
  • 89' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matheus Bueno made 135 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 90' Cerezo Osaka FC ring the changes. Hayato Okuda has done his job and it is now time for Rikito Inoue to step up.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Cerezo Osaka FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tadahiro Akiba

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arthur Papas

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Rafael Ratao 3
Hiroshi Kiyotake 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Crislan 2
Hiroaki Okuno 2
Satoki Uejo 2
Crislan 2
Souza 1

Head to Head

2025-11-09 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–4 Cerezo Osaka FC 2025-06-01 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-06-26 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-03-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Cerezo Osaka FC 2021-03-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2025-11-09 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–4 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2025-10-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Tokyo Verdy W 2025-10-18 Kawasaki Frontale 5–3 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-10-04 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 FC Tokyo D 2025-09-27 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-09-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Urawa Red Diamonds D

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2025-11-09 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–4 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2025-10-25 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Kawasaki Frontale W 2025-10-18 Fagiano Okayama FC 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2025-10-04 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2025-09-28 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2025-09-23 Kashima Antlers 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.86 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.55 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 77%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse29% Draw22% Cerezo Osaka FC49%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes77% 0% No23%
Avg goals/match: 4.41
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 80%
20%
± 3.5 63%
37%
± 4.5 44%
56%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
51%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
71%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Cerezo Osaka FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse24% Draw35% Cerezo Osaka FC41%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
6%
2 – 3
5.5%
2 – 1
5.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
4.1%
1 – 4
Actual
2 – 4
3.6%
3 – 3
3.5%
0 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Cerezo Osaka FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 8% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 14% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 48% — 52%
+1 48% 19% 34%
+1.5 66% — 34%
+2 66% 15% 18%
+2.5 82% — 18%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
9% ✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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