Shonan Bellmare vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shonan Bellmare vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Shonan BMW Stadium.
- Shonan Bellmare 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Hirokazu Otsubo
- Referee Hiroshi Yamauchi
- Referee Toshiyuki Tanaka
- Referee Koei Koya
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Mar | FC Tokyo | A | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | Vegalta Sendai | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Mar | Kashima Antlers | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Mar | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar | Shonan Bellmare | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Mar | Oita FC Trinita | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | Yokohama FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 10 Mar | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Mar | FC Tokyo | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Mar | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Shonan BMW Stadium. Shonan Bellmare are looking to make home advantage count against Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Shonan Bellmare is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Satoshi Tanaka, as he is very good at scoring at Shonan BMW Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' 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.
- 23' Controversy at the stadium! Takuya Okamoto argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 28' Shonan Bellmare are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cerezo Osaka FC's shape.
- 33' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cerezo Osaka FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shonan Bellmare and Cerezo Osaka FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Toshiyuki Takagi is hanging Yuta Toyokawa on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kosei Tani made 403 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 61' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shonan Bellmare side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 66' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 71' Ayumu Seko has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 76' Kato Mutsuki needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 81' The whistle greets Hiroaki Okuno as he departs to be replaced by Naoyuki Fujita.
- 82' Shota Kobayashi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Takuya Okamoto on 82 minute.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Jun Nishikawa. He replaces Riki Harakawa on 86 minute.
- 90' Another change for Shonan Bellmare made on 90 minute. Satoshi Tanaka leaves to be changed by Kazuki Oiwa.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Shonan Bellmare Lineups
Starting XI
-
33
Shuto Machino ↓ Naoki Ishihara 82'
- 1
- 20
-
10
Naoki Yamada ↓ Akimi Barada 81'
- 6
- 3
- 42
- 17
-
32
Satoshi Tanaka ↓ Kazuki Oiwa 90'
- 4
- 29
Bench
-
22
Kazuki Oiwa ↑ 90'
-
5
Shota Kobayashi ↑ 82'
-
13
Naoki Ishihara ↑ 82'
- 23
- 8
-
14
Akimi Barada ↑ 81'
- 40
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Hiroaki Okuno ↓ Naoyuki Fujita 81'
- 21
-
4
Riki Harakawa ↓ Jun Nishikawa 86'
-
20
Yoshito Okubo ↓ Kato Mutsuki 46'
- 2
- 14
- 10
- 32
- 15
- 17
- 33
Bench
- 3
-
5
Naoyuki Fujita ↑ 81'
-
13
Toshiyuki Takagi ↑ 46'
-
18
Jun Nishikawa ↑ 86'
- 50
-
29
Kato Mutsuki ↑ 46'
- 16
Coach
Levir Culpi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Akito Suzuki | 5 |
| Hiroshi Kiyotake | 3 |
| Leo Ceara | 3 |
| Hiroaki Okuno | 2 |
| Shota Kobayashi | 2 |
| Yuki Ohashi | 2 |
| Souza | 1 |
| Adam Taggart | 1 |
Head to Head
Shonan Bellmare Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.03
Shonan Bellmare xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Shonan Bellmare or Cerezo Osaka FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Shonan Bellmare or Draw
63%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
68%
Shonan Bellmare or Cerezo Osaka FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
10.9%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
2.7%
0 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Shonan Bellmare
| Handicap | Shonan Bellmare covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 21% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Shonan Bellmare keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

