Albirex vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction 2 March 2025
In the upcoming match, Albirex Niigata hosts Cerezo Osaka, and it promises to be an exciting clash. Despite the fact that the hosts are on a losing streak, having lost four consecutive home matches, they are eager to turn things around. Cerezo Osaka, on the other hand, is showing more stable play on the road. The odds for a home win are 2.2, while the visitors are rated at 3.3. A cautious game with a focus on defense is expected, considering the trends towards low scoring. Will Albirex manage to break their losing streak, or will Cerezo continue their successful away performance?
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of the official matches between the teams Albirex Niigata and Cerezo Osaka:
- 27 matches played;
- number of wins for the home team - 9, for the away team - 12, draws - 6;
- number of goals - 27 against 34;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.7, in the 2nd - 1.56;
- average total goals per match - 2.26.
The last game took place on 20 July 2024 at Cerezo Osaka's field and ended with a score of 1:2.
Head-to-head statistics Albirex - Cerezo Osaka
Albirex Niigata Team Overview
Albirex Niigata is going through a challenging period in the J1 League. The team is showing mediocre performance at the start of the season, which reflects their current 18th place in the standings. Weak scoring - only 0.8 goals per game - and an unstable defense with 1.2 goals conceded make them vulnerable. In the last five matches, the "Swans" have suffered three defeats and drawn twice. The recent encounter with Cerezo Osaka ended in a 1-2 defeat, highlighting their difficulties in head-to-head clashes. The team's strategy often relies on defense and counterattacks, but the lack of success calls for changes.
Match Results: Albirex Niigata
Cerezo Osaka Team Overview
Cerezo Osaka is showing more confident play this season. Occupying the 10th place, they have earned 3 points in three matches and demonstrate an attacking style with an emphasis on ball possession. In the last five games, the team has secured three victories with two losses, indicating good form. However, historically they score less than 1.5 goals in away matches against Albirex, which could be a concern. In the previous match against Albirex, they won 2-1, which adds confidence ahead of the upcoming encounter. Their tactics include high pressing and quick transitions from defense to attack.
Match Results: Cerezo Osaka
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- number of encounters - 27;
- number of wins for the home team - 9, for the away team - 12, draws - 6.
- Albirex Niigata has drawn the 1st half at home in 7 consecutive head-to-head matches of these teams in the J-League 1 tournament.
- Albirex Niigata has drawn the 1st half in 13 of the last 14 head-to-head meetings of these teams in the J-League 1 tournament.
Total Prediction
Head-to-head matches
- home team average goals - 1, away team - 1.26;
- average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.26;
- both teams scored: overall - 14 times; at the home team's field - 7 times.
- Total under 2.5 goals has occurred in 8 consecutive head-to-head matches of these teams at the home field in the J-League 1 tournament.
Corners Prediction
Albirex Niigata: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 4; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5.5; at home - 8.5.
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 5, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5.5; away - 4.6.
- Total over 8.5 corners has occurred in 6 consecutive head-to-head matches of these teams in the J-League 1 tournament.
- Total over 8.5 corners has occurred in 6 of the last 7 away matches of Cerezo Osaka in the J-League 1 tournament.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-head matches
- average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.14 (1.07 for the home team and 1.07 for the away team);
- average total yellow cards at the home field - 1.62 (0.85 for the home team and 0.77 for the away team).
Albirex Niigata: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 1.33; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average total - 1.1; at home - 1.5.
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 0.67, away - 0.5;
- last 10 matches: average total - 0.9; away - 0.4.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- number of encounters - 27;
- both teams scored overall - 14 times;
- at the home team's field - 7 times.
Editor's Prediction
Considering the current form of the teams and historical data, the match between Albirex Niigata and Cerezo Osaka promises to be tense and low-scoring. The home team is in a difficult position, with a series of four consecutive home defeats and low scoring performance. Meanwhile, Cerezo Osaka shows more stable play away, despite frequently conceding goals. Trends indicate the likelihood of a total of less than 2.5 goals in this match, which is supported by the history of their head-to-head meetings. Therefore, the most likely outcome appears to be a bet on a total of less than 2.5 goals.
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