Cerezo Osaka vs Yokohama Marinos Prediction 11 May 2025
An exciting clash in the J-League is on the horizon as Cerezo Osaka take on Yokohama F. Marinos. Both teams are currently struggling with form, but the match promises to be intense given their attacking prowess. Cerezo Osaka sit 12th in the standings and boast solid home scoring stats, netting over 1.5 goals in most of their home games. Meanwhile, Yokohama F. Marinos find themselves at the bottom of the league, grappling with point accumulation. Their away form has been lackluster, which could be a decisive factor in this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 24 August 2024 and ended with a 4-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative look at the statistics from that encounter (home team - Yokohama Marinos):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 8 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
📊Analytical review of the previous official matches between Cerezo Osaka and Yokohama Marinos:
- 37 matches played;
- home team victories - 16, away team wins - 9, draws - 12;
- goals scored (home/away) - 60 to 47;
- average total goals per match - 2.89.
Head-to-head statistics Cerezo Osaka - Yokohama Marinos

Cerezo Osaka Team Overview
The last official match took place on as part of the J1 League (Vissel Kobe at home against Cerezo Osaka). The match ended with a scoreline of 1-3.
Here are the game statistics (Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe):
- possession percentage: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 1 vs 6;
- fouls: 11 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
Cerezo Osaka are establishing themselves as a solid mid-table team with decent attacking stats, often scoring more than one goal per game on home turf. Despite recent setbacks, they have every chance to solidify their position above the league's average, thanks to their quality play up front and a well-organized defense. In their last outing, the hosts thrashed Yokohama 4-0, which should boost the players' confidence ahead of this match. The "Sakura" display consistent performances at home, rarely losing to their opponents.
Match Results: Cerezo Osaka

Yokohama Marinos Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the AFC Champions League, facing off against Yokohama Marinos. The encounter ended with a 1-4 scoreline in favor of Al-Nassr.
Here's a breakdown of the match statistics (Yokohama Marinos vs Al-Nassr):
- possession: 35% vs 65%;
- corners: 1 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 12.
Yokohama Marinos are enduring a tough season, with just one win in their last twelve matches speaking volumes. Their attack lacks consistency and often struggles even against weaker opponents, averaging only one goal per game while their defense remains highly vulnerable. This makes them easy prey for stronger teams. They particularly struggle on the road, as recent statistics show: they have scored fewer than 1.5 goals in six of their last seven away matches.
Match Results: Yokohama Marinos
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Cerezo Osaka (Home) vs Yokohama Marinos (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 6;
- Number of wins: 3 (0.43%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 1 (0.14%) vs 1 (0.17%);
- Number of draws: 3 (0.43%) vs 5 (0.83%);
- Average total goals scored: 1.14 vs 0.83;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.43 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 7 vs 5;
- Average first half total: 1.9 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.7).
- Cerezo Osaka scored in the 1st half in last 7 home games against Yokohama Marinos (J1 League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 37;
- Home wins - 16, Away wins - 9, Draws - 12.
Statistics: Cerezo Osaka vs Yokohama Marinos
- Matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 12;
- Wins: 5 vs 1;
- Win percentage: 33% vs 8%;
- Losses: 6 vs 6;
- Draws: 4 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 2;
- Losses: 3 vs 6;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Cerezo Osaka have not lost at home in the last 14 head-to-head meetings between these teams.
- Cerezo Osaka have remained unbeaten at home in the last 12 head-to-head matches in J1 League.
- Yokohama Marinos have failed to win in 12 of their last 13 matches in J1 League.
- Yokohama Marinos are winless in their last 8 matches.
- Yokohama Marinos have not won away in their last 6 matches in J1 League.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.62, away team - 1.27;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.89;
- Both teams scored: overall - 25 times; at home team's ground - 13 times.
Statistics: Cerezo Osaka vs Yokohama Marinos
- Average total in the tournament: 3 vs 2.33;
- Average goals scored: 1.53 vs 0.92;
- Average first-half total: 0.8 vs 0.42;
- Average second-half total: 0.73 vs 0.5;
- Cerezo Osaka: average home total in the tournament - 1.14;
- Yokohama Marinos: average away total in the tournament - 0.83;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.2) vs 1.4 (away - 1).
- Cerezo Osaka have scored more than 1.5 goals at home in 13 of the last 14 head-to-head encounters between these teams.
- Cerezo Osaka have scored more than 1.5 goals at home in 11 of the last 12 head-to-head encounters in J1 League.
Corners Prediction
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5; at home - 6.57;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.8; at home - 6.
Yokohama Marinos: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.5, away - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.7; away - 4.6.
- Total under 10.5 corners has played out in Cerezo Osaka's last 5 matches in J1 League.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.06 (1.03 for the home team and 1.03 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home team's ground - 2.2 (1.1 for the home team and 1.1 for the away team).
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.07; at home - 0.86;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1; at home - 0.6.
Yokohama Marinos: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.17, away - 1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.5; away - 0.8.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 37;
- Both teams scored overall - 25 times;
- At the home team's ground - 13 times.
Statistics: Cerezo Osaka vs Yokohama Marinos
- Total matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 12;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): Cerezo Osaka - 12, Yokohama Marinos - 6;
- Cerezo Osaka BTTS at home - 6 (86%);
- Yokohama Marinos BTTS away - 3 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Cerezo Osaka - 8, Yokohama Marinos - 6;
- Cerezo Osaka BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Yokohama Marinos BTTS away - 3 (60%).
- Cerezo Osaka have both scored and conceded at home in their last 6 head-to-head matches with Yokohama Marinos in J1 League.
- Cerezo Osaka have both scored and conceded at home in 6 of their last 7 matches in J1 League.
- Yokohama Marinos have both scored and conceded in their last 5 matches.
Editor's Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and trends from previous encounters, a high-scoring match with an edge for the home side is expected. Cerezo Osaka consistently perform well at home and have historically succeeded against Yokohama on their turf - the over 2.5 goals mark has been surpassed in their last seven head-to-heads here consecutively. The visitors' struggles are apparent: low attacking efficiency and a high number of conceded goals make them clear underdogs in this fixture. Therefore, a bet on over 2.5 goals appears to be the most reasonable choice.