Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Vegalta Sendai vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2019
Vegalta Sendai
0 – 2
Full Time
Cerezo Osaka FC
Sat 30 Mar 2019 · 05:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 6' Hiroshi Kiyotake

Overview

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Vegalta Sendai vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Ryuji Sato
  • Referee Jun Mihara
  • Referee Yusuke Seino
  • Referee Hiroyuki Igarashi

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 Kyōto 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 Tōkyō 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

1
4
7
Vegalta Sendai 12 games · Avg 2.3 goals Cerezo Osaka FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-03-30 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-07-28 Vegalta Sendai 2–2 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-04-25 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Vegalta Sendai 2018-02-25 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Vegalta Sendai 2017-09-23 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC

Recent Form

Vegalta Sendai
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Mar Cerezo Osaka FC H 0–2 L
17 Mar Shonan Bellmare A 1–2 L
10 Mar Vissel Kobe H 1–3 L
02 Mar Yokohama F·Marinos A 1–2 L
23 Feb Urawa Red Diamonds H 0–0 D
01 Dec Vissel Kobe A 2–3 L
Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Mar Vegalta Sendai A 2–0 W
17 Mar Urawa Red Diamonds H 1–2 L
09 Mar Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 0–1 L
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

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/4
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cerezo Osaka FC
Solomon Sakuragawa 3 G
Yumeki Yokoyama 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Vegalta Sendai host Cerezo Osaka FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 6' Controversy at the stadium! Hiroshi Kiyotake argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 11' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 16' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Atomu Tanaka made 373 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 21' Cerezo Osaka FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 26' Vegalta Sendai have won 158 goals from 275 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 31' 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.
  • 35' Against the run of play, Ken Tokura has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Hiroaki Okuno is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Vegalta Sendai.
  • 45' 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 Shingo Hyodo suffering a number of foals already.
  • 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 55' Kazuki Oiwa is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vegalta Sendai so far.
  • 60' The 32-year-old Ryohei Michibuchi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 65' Ryohei Michibuchi makes way for Koji Hachisuka at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vegalta Sendai.
  • 67' The crowd applauds Yoichiro Kakitani as he leaves the pitch. Atomu Tanaka steps in for Cerezo Osaka FC.
  • 72' Atomu Tanaka has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 72 minutes.
  • 73' Another substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC to replace Riku Matsuda by Tatsuya Yamashita on 73 minute.
  • 74' Another substitution for Vegalta Sendai to replace Shingo Tomita by Ryo Germain on 74 minute.
  • 79' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 84' A quiet spell here at . Vegalta Sendai seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 89' Cerezo Osaka FC ring the changes. Hiroshi Kiyotake has done his job and it is now time for Kota Mizunuma to step up.
  • The final score is 0-2.

Lineups

Vegalta Sendai Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Susumu Watanabe

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lotina

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Hiroshi Kiyotake 4
Koji Hachisuka 3
Takuma Nishimura 3
Koji Hachisuka 2
Hiroshi Kiyotake 2
Yusuke Maruhashi 2
Yusuke Maruhashi 2
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto 1

Head to Head

2019-03-30 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-07-28 Vegalta Sendai 2–2 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-04-25 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Vegalta Sendai 2018-02-25 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Vegalta Sendai 2017-09-23 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC

Vegalta Sendai Form

2019-03-30 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2019-03-17 Shonan Bellmare 2–1 Vegalta Sendai L 2019-03-10 Vegalta Sendai 1–3 Vissel Kobe L 2019-03-02 Yokohama F·Marinos 2–1 Vegalta Sendai L 2019-02-23 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Urawa Red Diamonds D 2018-12-01 Vissel Kobe 3–2 Vegalta Sendai L

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2019-03-30 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2019-03-17 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2019-03-09 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2019-03-02 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2019-02-22 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Vissel Kobe W 2018-12-01 Yokohama F·Marinos 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.95 Vegalta Sendai xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Vegalta Sendai25% Draw29% Cerezo Osaka FC46%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Vegalta Sendai or Draw
53%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
75%
Vegalta Sendai or Cerezo Osaka FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vegalta Sendai18% Draw49% Cerezo Osaka FC33%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
12.1%
0 – 0
11.2%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 3
4.4%
1 – 3
4.3%
2 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Vegalta Sendai

Handicap Vegalta Sendai covers Push Cerezo Osaka FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 15% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 23% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

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