Yokohama FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Yokohama FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium.
- Yokohama FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Feb | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Feb | Fagiano Okayama FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | FC Tōkyō | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar | Yokohama FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | Albirex Niigata | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Feb | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Feb | Gamba Osaka | A | 5–2 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
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' The ball is rolling at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium. Yokohama FC are looking to make home advantage count against Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 5' It looks surprising Yokohama FC does not make any changes. Motohiko Nakajima has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Cerezo Osaka FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Yokohama FC in their trying to find a way past Cerezo Osaka FC's compact .
- 27' A stunning finish from Kota Yamada — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 32' Vitor Bueno has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 27 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 37' Over 37 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 42' Boniface Nduka has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' The Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes a substitution. Lucas Fernandes departs to be replaced by Reiya Sakata.
- 51' 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.
- 53' Against the run of play, Towa Yamane has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 58' It looks like no one’s ball. Yokohama FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' Another substitution for Yokohama FC to replace Solomon Sakuragawa by Sho Ito on 62 minute.
- 66' The Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes a substitution. Niko Takahashi departs to be replaced by Kyohei Noborizato.
- 67' Yokohama FC ring the changes. Kota Yamada has done his job and it is now time for Mizuki Arai to step up.
- 72' Shunta Tanaka has been relatively quiet despite scoring 19 goals in his last 83 appearances.
- 74' Thiago Andrade has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rafael Ratao on 74 minute.
- 79' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Yokohama FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 84' The home supporters are growing impatient. Yokohama FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 85' The whistle greets Akito Fukumori as he departs to be replaced by Makito Ito.
- 90' The 22-year-old Sota Kitano has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- Yokohama FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Yokohama FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Akito Fukumori ↓ Makito Ito 85'
- 6
-
76
Kota Yamada ↓ Mizuki Arai 67'
- 8
- 21
- 2
- 30
-
34
Hinata Ogura ↓ Yuri 85'
- 48
-
9
Solomon Sakuragawa ↓ Sho Ito 62'
Bench
-
15
Sho Ito ↑ 62'
- 13
- 10
-
4
Yuri ↑ 85'
-
16
Makito Ito ↑ 85'
-
17
Mizuki Arai ↑ 67'
- 3
- 40
- 20
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
77
Lucas Fernandes ↓ Reiya Sakata 46'
- 44
-
9
Rafael Ratao ↓ Thiago Andrade 74'
-
14
Kakeru Funaki ↓ Hayato Okuda 66'
- 13
- 10
-
5
Hinata Kida ↓ Vitor Bueno 46'
- 33
- 21
- 38
- 22
Bench
-
6
Kyohei Noborizato ↑ 66'
- 3
-
55
Vitor Bueno ↑ 46'
-
11
Thiago Andrade ↑ 74'
- 7
-
17
Reiya Sakata ↑ 46'
-
16
Hayato Okuda ↑ 66'
- 1
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tiago Pagnussat | 3 |
| Bruno Mendes | 2 |
| Yusuke Matsuo | 2 |
| Yuta Toyokawa | 2 |
| Leo Ceara | 1 |
| Tatsuhiro Sakamoto | 1 |
| Kazuma Watanabe | 1 |
| Hiroshi Kiyotake | 1 |
Head to Head
Yokohama FC Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27
Yokohama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Yokohama FC or Cerezo Osaka FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Yokohama FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Yokohama FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
62%
Yokohama FC or Cerezo Osaka FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Yokohama FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Yokohama FC
| Handicap | Yokohama FC covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.