Yokohama F·Marinos vs Cerezo Osaka FC, 2018
Overview
Match Preview
Yokohama F·Marinos vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League .
- Yokohama F·Marinos 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Yuichi Nishimura
- Referee Satoshi Karakami
- Referee Osamu nomura
- Referee Ryosuke Yamaoka
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Nov | V-Varen Nagasaki | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | FC Tōkyō | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 31 Oct | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | FC Tōkyō | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Yokohama F·Marinos | Cerezo Osaka FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #2 |
| 20 | Points | 31 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 0 / 12 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 31 | Scored | 48 |
| 35 | Conceded | 38 |
| -4 | GD | +10 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 1.72 |
| 33% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Yokohama F·Marinos this season
Yokohama F·Marinos this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Yokohama F·Marinos are 18th (20 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Yokohama F·Marinos
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
3/2
46-60
5/1
61-75
3/2
76+
3/4
■ 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Yokohama F·Marinos and Cerezo Osaka FC is underway.
- 5' Yokohama F·Marinos currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The 31-year-old Takuya Kida has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Takaki Fukumitsu has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 369 appearances.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yasuki Kimoto made 369 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Cerezo Osaka FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' Yokohama F·Marinos are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' Cerezo Osaka FC have won 396 goals from 369 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 45' The travelling Cerezo Osaka FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 50' Cerezo Osaka FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 55' Cerezo Osaka FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 60' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 65' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 75' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 80' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Yokohama F·Marinos and Cerezo Osaka FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 85' Sho Ito has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 90' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- Another three points for Cerezo Osaka FC.
Lineups
Yokohama F·Marinos Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 2
- 13
- 44
- 21
- 6
-
27
Ken Matsubara ↓ Hugo Vieira 65'
-
5
Takuya Kida ↓ Takefusa Kubo 64'
- 11
- 16
- 19
Bench
-
7
Hugo Vieira ↑ 65'
-
15
Takefusa Kubo ↑ 64'
- 32
-
22
Yuji Nakazawa ↑ 82'
- 8
- 38
- 9
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 9
- 6
- 2
- 22
- 14
- 24
-
11
Souza ↓ Daichi Akiyama 66'
- 15
-
10
Hiroshi Kiyotake ↓ Atomu Tanaka 80'
- 7
Bench
- 27
- 23
-
26
Daichi Akiyama ↑ 66'
-
17
Takaki Fukumitsu ↑ 83'
-
32
Atomu Tanaka ↑ 80'
- 16
- 19
Coach
Yoon Junghwan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kato Mutsuki | 4 |
| Hiroaki Okuno | 4 |
| Leo Ceara | 4 |
| Hiroshi Kiyotake | 3 |
| Anderson Lopes | 3 |
| Leo Ceara | 3 |
| Jun Amano | 2 |
| Kota Mizunuma | 2 |
Head to Head
Yokohama F·Marinos Form
2018-12-01
Yokohama F·Marinos
1–2
Cerezo Osaka FC
L
2018-11-24
Sagan Tosu FC
2–1
Yokohama F·Marinos
L
2018-11-10
V-Varen Nagasaki
0–1
Yokohama F·Marinos
W
2018-11-03
Yokohama F·Marinos
0–1
FC Tōkyō
L
2018-10-20
Gamba Osaka
2–1
Yokohama F·Marinos
L
2018-10-05
Yokohama F·Marinos
2–1
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
W
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.43
Yokohama F·Marinos xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Yokohama F·Marinos or Cerezo Osaka FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Yokohama F·Marinos or Draw
57%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
69%
Yokohama F·Marinos or Cerezo Osaka FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Yokohama F·Marinos
| Handicap | Yokohama F·Marinos covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 15% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 20% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Yokohama F·Marinos keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

