Yokohama FC vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

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J. League · 2023

Yokohama FC

0 – 1

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Cerezo Osaka FC

Sun 20 Aug 2023 · 09:30 UTC Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium 8,195 HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 49' Leo Ceara

Kyohei Yoshino 19' Y

Boniface Nduka 56' Y

Y 82' Kakeru Funaki

Overview

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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)

Match Details

Referee Yusuke Araki
Assistant 1 Naoya Okawa
Assistant 2 Osamu Akasaka

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 Tokyo	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

Yokohama FC 8 games · Avg 2.8 goals Cerezo Osaka FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-08-20 Yokohama FC 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2023-05-28 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Yokohama FC 2021-08-21 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 Yokohama FC 2021-03-13 Yokohama FC 1–4 Cerezo Osaka FC 2020-11-29 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Yokohama FC

Recent Form

Yokohama FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Aug	Cerezo Osaka FC	H	0–1	L
12 Aug	Avispa Fukuoka	A	0–2	L
06 Aug	Vissel Kobe	H	2–0	W
16 Jul	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	A	1–1	D
08 Jul	Kawasaki Frontale	A	0–3	L
01 Jul	Gamba Osaka	H	0–0	D

Cerezo Osaka FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Aug	Yokohama FC	A	1–0	W
12 Aug	Kashiwa Reysol	A	1–1	D
06 Aug	FC Tokyo	H	0–1	L
16 Jul	Urawa Red Diamonds	H	2–0	W
08 Jul	Sagan Tosu FC	A	1–2	L
30 Jun	Avispa Fukuoka	H	0–1	L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium as Yokohama FC face off against Cerezo Osaka FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
10' Leo Ceara has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 6 goals to his name this season.
15' A quiet spell here at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium. Yokohama FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
19' The referee calls foul for Kyohei Yoshino. He receives a card.
24' Japan international Kakeru Funaki has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
29' Supporters expect more eagerness from Satoki Uejo, as he is very good at scoring at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
34' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Yokohama FC that had 143 games and scored 139 goals.
39' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Yokohama FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
49' The deadlock is broken! Leo Ceara gets on the scoresheet on 49 minutes.
54' It is a cagey affair so far. Yokohama FC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Cerezo Osaka FC's compact 4-4-2.
56' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Boniface Nduka on 56 minutes.
61' Yokohama FC are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Cerezo Osaka FC's 4-4-2 shape.
62' Tomoki Kondo gets the nod from Yokohama FC. He replaces Kotaro Hayashi and will look to change the dynamic.
67' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
69' Tokuma Suzuki is ready to make an impact after coming on for Satoki Uejo at the 69 minute mark.
74' The 25-year-old Kotaro Hayashi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
77' Fresh legs for Yokohama FC! Hirotaka Mita comes on to replace Yuri.
79' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 79 minute. Leo Ceara leaves to be changed by Ryo Watanabe.
81' A tactical swap from Cerezo Osaka FC — Haruki Arai on, Capixaba off on 81 minutes.
82' Kakeru Funaki picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
82' The Yokohama FC bench stirs into life. Sho Ito is withdrawn and Kazuma Takai gets his opportunity.
87' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
The final score is 0-1.

Lineups

Yokohama FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

49
Svend Brodersen
6
Takuya Wada
25
Hirotaka Mita ↑ 77'
9
Marcelo Ryan ↑ 77'
10
Caprini ↑ 62'
14
Kazuma Takai ↑ 82'
33
Tomoki Kondo ↑ 62'

Coach Shuhei Yomoda

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

22
Matej Jonjic ↑ 79'
17
Tokuma Suzuki ↑ 69'
26
Haruki Arai ↑ 81'
31
Keisuke Shimizu
38
Sota Kitano
35
Ryo Watanabe ↑ 79'
48
Masaya Shibayama ↑ 69'

Coach Akio Kogiku

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Tiago Pagnussat	3
Yuta Toyokawa	2
Bruno Mendes	2
Yusuke Matsuo	2
Yoshito Okubo	1
Towa Yamane	1
Toshiyuki Takagi	1
Dion Cools	1

Head to Head

Yokohama FC Form

2023-08-20 Yokohama FC 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2023-08-12 Avispa Fukuoka 2–0 Yokohama FC L 2023-08-06 Yokohama FC 2–0 Vissel Kobe W 2023-07-16 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Yokohama FC D 2023-07-08 Kawasaki Frontale 3–0 Yokohama FC L 2023-07-01 Yokohama FC 0–0 Gamba Osaka D

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2023-08-20 Yokohama FC 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2023-08-12 Kashiwa Reysol 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2023-08-06 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 FC Tokyo L 2023-07-16 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Urawa Red Diamonds W 2023-07-08 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2023-06-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

0.97 Yokohama FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.2 Cerezo Osaka FC xG

I would bet for: Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Yokohama FC29% Draw31% Cerezo Osaka FC40%

Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes44% 0% No56%

Avg goals/match: 2.17

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	86%	14%
± 1.5	64%	36%
± 2.5	37%	63%
± 3.5	18%	82%
± 4.5	8%	92%

Double Chance

Yokohama FC or Draw

60%

Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC

71%

Yokohama FC or Cerezo Osaka FC

69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Yokohama FC20% Draw52% Cerezo Osaka FC28%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

14.2%

0 – 0

13.8%

0 – 1

Actual

1 – 0

9.8%

0 – 2

7.9%

1 – 2

7.7%

2 – 1

6.2%

2 – 0

5.1%

2 – 2

3.9%

1 – 3

3.1%

0 – 3

3.1%

3 – 1

Asian Handicap — Yokohama FC

Handicap	Yokohama FC covers	Push	Cerezo Osaka FC covers
-2.5	3%	—	97%
-2	3%	8%	90%
-1.5	10%	—	90%
-1	10%	17%	72%
-0.5	28%	—	72%
+0.5	60%	—	40%
+1	60%	22%	18%
+1.5	82%	—	18%
+2	82%	12%	6%
+2.5	94%	—	6%

Clean Sheet

Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet

31% ✓

Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet

39% ✗

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