Fagiano vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction
The upcoming clash between Fagiano Okayama and Cerezo Osaka promises to be intriguing, given the current form of both teams and their statistics. The home side, sitting in 12th place, are eager to turn around their fortunes after a string of disappointing results. Meanwhile, Cerezo Osaka, in 10th place, are aiming to bolster their chances for Asian cup qualification. Both opponents have shown inconsistent performances in recent matches: Fagiano have had mixed success at home, while the visitors struggle on the road. Lineups suggest a primary game plan focused on defense.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 02 April 2025 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Cerezo Osaka were the home side):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
📊The teams have faced each other in three official matches. The stats are as follows:
- goals: 1 to 6;
- average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd - 1.33;
- average total goals per match - 2.33.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Fagiano Okayama Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on in the J1 League, with Albirex Niigata hosting Fagiano Okayama. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Fagiano Okayama vs Albirex Niigata):
- possession: 32% vs 68%;
- corners: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
Fagiano Okayama sit mid-table, delivering an average performance this season. They score an average of 0.88 goals per game while conceding 1.06, highlighting their defensive approach. The hosts have struggled in their last five matches, managing just one draw alongside four defeats, indicating issues with scoring - only netting once while conceding seven times in this stretch. It's also worth noting their most recent head-to-head against Cerezo Osaka, where they fell 1-2.
Match Results: Fagiano Okayama

Cerezo Osaka Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the J1 League, where they faced Nagoya Grampus away. The match ended with a 2-1 victory for the home side.
Here are the match stats (Cerezo Osaka vs Nagoya Grampus):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 5;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Cerezo Osaka hold a higher position in the standings, sitting in 10th place, largely due to their superior attacking performance compared to the home side. They average 1.52 goals per match, while conceding around 1 goal per game. However, the team has shown inconsistent form, with three consecutive losses followed by a draw and a win in their most recent outing. Notably, they have a tendency for open play on the road, with over 2.5 goals hitting in eight consecutive matches.
Match Results: Cerezo Osaka
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- First-half wins for the home team - 0; for the away team - 0; draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home team averages 0.33 goals, while the visitors average 0.67.
First-Half Statistics: Fagiano Okayama (home) vs Cerezo Osaka (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 16;
- Wins: 5 (29.41%) vs 1 (6.25%);
- Losses: 1 (5.88%) vs 6 (37.5%);
- Draws: 11 (64.71%) vs 9 (56.25%);
- Average goals scored: 0.53 vs 1.69;
- Average goals conceded: 0.12 vs 1.06.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 2;
- Losses: 2 vs 4;
- Draws: 5 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.9).
- Cerezo Osaka have conceded in the first half on the road in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Cerezo Osaka have conceded in the first half in their last 6 consecutive away matches (J-League 1).
- Cerezo Osaka have conceded in the first half in their last 5 consecutive matches (J-League 1).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- Home wins - 0, Away wins - 3, Draws - 0.
Statistics: Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka
- Matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Victories: 11 vs 11;
- Win percentage: 33% vs 33%;
- Losses: 14 vs 12;
- Draws: 8 vs 10.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 2;
- Losses: 5 vs 5;
- Draws: 2 vs 3.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Today's home side average goals scored - 0.33, visitors - 2;
- Average total goals in head-to-head - 2.33;
- Both teams scored: overall - 1 time; at home side's ground - 0 times.
Statistics: Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka
- Average total in the tournament: 1.94 vs 3;
- Average goals scored: 0.88 vs 1.52;
- Average first-half total: 0.45 vs 0.7;
- Average second-half total: 0.42 vs 0.82;
- Fagiano Okayama: average home total in the tournament - 0.94;
- Cerezo Osaka: average away total in the tournament - 1.63;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 0.8) vs 1.4 (away - 1.4).
- Cerezo Osaka score less than 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches (J-League 1).
Corner Prediction
Fagiano Okayama: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.94; at home - 5.47;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.8; at home - 6.
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.67, away - 4.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.3; away - 4.
- Fagiano Okayama have delivered more than 3.5 corners at home in six consecutive matches (J-League 1).
Card Prediction
Fagiano Okayama: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.12; at home - 1.18;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.3; at home - 1.2.
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.06, away - 1.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.1; away - 1.4.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- Both teams scored overall - once;
- At the home team's ground - never.
Statistics: Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka
- Total matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 24;
- BTTS for Fagiano Okayama at home - 6 (35%);
- BTTS for Cerezo Osaka away - 11 (69%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches count: 4 vs 9;
- BTTS for Fagiano Okayama at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS for Cerezo Osaka away - 4 (80%).
- Cerezo Osaka score and concede in seven consecutive matches (J-League 1).
- Cerezo Osaka score and concede away in six of their last seven matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Based on statistical data and the recent performances of both teams, a hard-fought battle is expected at Fagiano Okayama's field. Both sides struggle with converting chances in front of the goal and keeping their own nets secure. Given the trend showing a tendency for both teams to score against each other (as they have done in previous encounters), a well-founded prediction here is to bet on both teams to score in this match.