Yokohama F·Marinos vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Yokohama F·Marinos vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Nissan Stadium.
- Yokohama F·Marinos 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Futoshi Nakamura
- Referee Isao Nishihashi
- Referee Reo Tanaka
- Referee Masahiro Horikoshi
- Referee Hiroyuki Kimura
8 games this season
🟨 1.1/game
⚽ 11.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Mar | Tokushima Vortis | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Mar | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 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 |
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Yokohama F·Marinos to score. At the same time, Cerezo Osaka FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Yokohama F·Marinos needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' Yokohama F·Marinos are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cerezo Osaka FC's shape.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daizen Maeda made 34 appearances and scored 84 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Japan international Jun Nishikawa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' It looks surprising Yokohama F·Marinos does not make any changes. Teruhito Nakagawa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Riku Matsuda.
- 40' Cerezo Osaka FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Teruhito Nakagawa on 45.
- 50' Yokohama F·Marinos currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 54' The referee shows Yokohama F.Marinos player a Yellow card on 54.
- 55' Cerezo Osaka FC make a change. Riki Matsuda trudges off to be replaced by Motohiko Nakajima on 55 minutes.
- 60' The home supporters are growing impatient. Yokohama F·Marinos must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 65' A quiet spell here at Nissan Stadium. Yokohama F·Marinos seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 66' Ado Onaiwu gets the nod from Yokohama F.Marinos. He replaces Jun Amano and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' A tactical swap from Cerezo Osaka FC — Kato Mutsuki on, Yuta Toyokawa off on 71 minutes.
- 76' Over 76 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 78' Teruhito Nakagawa makes way for Kota Mizunuma at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Yokohama F.Marinos.
- 83' Yohei Takaoka is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Yokohama F·Marinos so far.
- 87' Ado Onaiwu does the damage! The net is bulging and Yokohama F.Marinos surge ahead!
- 89' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 89 minute. Naoto Arai leaves to be changed by Yuta Koike.
- With this win, Yokohama F·Marinos is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Yokohama F·Marinos Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
14
Jun Amano ↓ Ado Onaiwu 66'
- 1
- 13
- 4
- 6
- 27
-
8
Takuya Kida C ↓ Tomoki Iwata 78'
- 23
- 38
- 16
Bench
- 33
-
18
Kota Mizunuma ↑ 78'
- 26
-
24
Tomoki Iwata ↑ 78'
-
45
Ado Onaiwu ↑ 66'
- 15
- 21
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 21
- 3
- 5
- 2
- 10
-
32
Yuta Toyokawa ↓ Kato Mutsuki 71'
-
18
Jun Nishikawa ↓ Hiroto Yamada 71'
- 33
- 22
-
16
Naoto Arai ↓ Yuta Koike 89'
Bench
- 40
-
34
Hiroto Yamada ↑ 71'
-
26
Yuta Koike ↑ 89'
-
28
Motohiko Nakajima ↑ 55'
-
29
Kato Mutsuki ↑ 71'
- 24
- 48
Coach
Levir Culpi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leo Ceara | 4 |
| Kato Mutsuki | 4 |
| Hiroaki Okuno | 4 |
| Hiroshi Kiyotake | 3 |
| Anderson Lopes | 3 |
| Leo Ceara | 3 |
| Kota Mizunuma | 2 |
| Rafael Ratao | 2 |
Head to Head
Yokohama F·Marinos Form
2021-04-06
Yokohama F·Marinos
1–0
Cerezo Osaka FC
W
2021-04-03
Yokohama F·Marinos
1–1
Shonan Bellmare
D
2021-03-17
Yokohama F·Marinos
1–0
Tokushima Vortis
W
2021-03-14
Yokohama F·Marinos
3–0
Urawa Red Diamonds
W
2021-03-10
Avispa Fukuoka
1–3
Yokohama F·Marinos
W
2021-03-07
Yokohama F·Marinos
3–3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.49
Yokohama F·Marinos xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.83
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Yokohama F·Marinos or Cerezo Osaka FC 75% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Yokohama F·Marinos win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
60%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
65%
Yokohama F·Marinos or Cerezo Osaka FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
6%
1 – 3
5.3%
0 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Yokohama F·Marinos
| Handicap | Yokohama F·Marinos covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 20% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Yokohama F·Marinos keeps clean sheet
17%
✗
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.