Urawa Red Diamonds vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Urawa Red Diamonds vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Saitama Stadium 2002.
- Urawa Red Diamonds 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Sep | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | FC Tōkyō | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | FC Machida Zelvia | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | Gamba Osaka | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Sep | Shonan Bellmare | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Sep | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 0–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Urawa Red Diamonds | Cerezo Osaka FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #2 |
| 25 | Points | 31 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 0 / 11 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 37 | Scored | 48 |
| 37 | Conceded | 38 |
| +0 | GD | +10 |
| 1.39 | PPG | 1.72 |
| 39% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Urawa Red Diamonds this season
Urawa Red Diamonds this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Urawa Red Diamonds are 16th (25 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Urawa Red Diamonds
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/2
76+
2/6
■ 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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Urawa Red Diamonds and Cerezo Osaka FC has kicked off!
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Shusaku Nishikawa, a Japan , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' Hiroaki Okuno has been relatively quiet despite scoring 27 goals in his last 275 appearances.
- 17' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Hirotaka Tameda makes it 0-1.
- 22' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 24' Ryoma Watanabe was booked on 24.
- 29' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 34' The home supporters are growing impatient. Urawa Red Diamonds must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 39' Both keepers have barely been tested. Urawa Red Diamonds and Cerezo Osaka FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 44' Yota Sato has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 49' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' The referee shows Cerezo Osaka FC player a card on 51.
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryuya Nishio is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Urawa Red Diamonds.
- 61' Urawa Red Diamonds are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 63' Urawa Red Diamonds manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Naoki Maeda is hanging Tomoaki Okubo on the field on 63 minute.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Capixaba. He replaces Lucas Fernandes on 64 minute.
- 65' The crowd applauds Sota Kitano as he leaves the pitch. Satoki Uejo steps in for Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 70' Urawa Red Diamonds are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cerezo Osaka FC backline.
- 75' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 76' The crowd applauds Yusuke Matsuo as he leaves the pitch. Shoya Nakajima steps in for Urawa Red Diamonds.
- 77' Ryogo Yamasaki is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leo Ceara at the 77 minute mark.
- 82' A quiet spell here at Saitama Stadium 2002. Cerezo Osaka FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 86' Urawa Red Diamonds make a change. Ryoma Watanabe trudges off to be replaced by Rio Nitta on 86 minutes.
- 88' That is a card for Urawa Red Diamonds. Yota Sato will be fuming at that decision.
- 88' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 88 minute. Reiya Sakata leaves to be changed by Hayato Okuda.
- 89' Koji Toriumi gets the nod from Cerezo Osaka FC. He replaces Hirotaka Tameda and will look to change the dynamic.
- Cerezo Osaka FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Urawa Red Diamonds Lineups
Starting XI
- 78
- 12
- 1
- 14
- 66
-
21
Tomoaki Okubo ↓ Naoki Maeda 63'
-
24
Yusuke Matsuo ↓ Shoya Nakajima 76'
-
13
Ryoma Watanabe ↓ Rio Nitta 86'
- 20
- 25
- 23
Bench
-
10
Shoya Nakajima ↑ 76'
-
4
Hirokazu Ishihara ↑ 86'
-
38
Naoki Maeda ↑ 63'
-
8
Yoshio Koizumi ↑ 76'
- 88
- 16
-
41
Rio Nitta ↑ 86'
Coach
Maciej Skorza
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
77
Lucas Fernandes ↓ Capixaba 64'
-
9
Leo Ceara ↓ Ryogo Yamasaki 77'
- 25
- 3
- 10
- 5
- 33
-
19
Hirotaka Tameda ↓ Koji Toriumi 89'
- 21
-
17
Reiya Sakata ↓ Hayato Okuda 88'
-
38
Sota Kitano ↓ Satoki Uejo 65'
Bench
-
27
Capixaba ↑ 64'
- 6
-
29
Ryogo Yamasaki ↑ 77'
-
24
Koji Toriumi ↑ 89'
-
7
Satoki Uejo ↑ 65'
- 1
-
16
Hayato Okuda ↑ 88'
Coach
Akio Kogiku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Shinzo Koroki | 4 |
| Hiroshi Kiyotake | 2 |
| Souza | 2 |
| Yusuke Maruhashi | 1 |
| Hayato Okuda | 1 |
| Souza | 1 |
| Ataru Esaka | 1 |
| Hirotaka Tameda | 1 |
Head to Head
Urawa Red Diamonds Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.49
Urawa Red Diamonds xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.89
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Urawa Red Diamonds or Cerezo Osaka FC 75% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.38
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Urawa Red Diamonds or Draw
55%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
70%
Urawa Red Diamonds or Cerezo Osaka FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 0
4.9%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
3.8%
0 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Urawa Red Diamonds
| Handicap | Urawa Red Diamonds covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 20% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Urawa Red Diamonds keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.