Cerezo Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction 21 June 2025
The upcoming clash between Cerezo Osaka and Tokyo Verdy promises to be a thrilling contest. Cerezo Osaka have been in excellent form recently, securing five consecutive home victories. This streak boosts their confidence on their own turf, where they are traditionally strong. Their attacking line has been delivering impressive performances, posing a significant threat to the opponent's defense. On the other hand, Tokyo Verdy are looking to climb the standings and need points to maintain season stability. Both teams are highly motivated to win, setting the stage for a captivating encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 25 April 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here is a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Tokyo Verdy as the home team):
- possession percentage: 25% vs 75%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 14 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 7.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Cerezo Osaka and Tokyo Verdy:
- 4 matches played;
- home team victories - 2, away team wins - 1, draws - 1;
- total goals scored - 5 for Cerezo Osaka, 4 for Tokyo Verdy;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.75, in the 2nd half - 1.5;
- average total goals per match - 2.25.
Head-to-head statistics Cerezo Osaka - Tokyo Verdy

Cerezo Osaka Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the J1 League, with Tokyo hosting Cerezo Osaka. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Cerezo Osaka vs Tokyo):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
Cerezo Osaka currently sit in 8th place on the table and are renowned for their home strength - the "Sakura" consistently secure victories in front of their fans. In their last ten matches, they have claimed six wins, boasting an impressive average of 2.2 goals per game. However, their defense occasionally falters, conceding around 1.2 goals per match. In their previous head-to-head with Tokyo Verdy, Cerezo suffered a 0-1 defeat, which now drives the team to seek revenge.
Match Results: Cerezo Osaka

Tokyo Verdy Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on as part of the J1 League (home team - Tokyo Verdy, away team - Kashiwa Reysol). The match concluded with a 0-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Tokyo Verdy vs Kashiwa Reysol):
- possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 7 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 0 vs 5.
Tokyo Verdy are struggling this season, sitting at a lowly 14th place in the standings. The team frequently faces challenges in attack, averaging just 0.65 goals per match, while their defense concedes slightly over one goal per game (1.05). Despite these setbacks, the "Greens" are eager to bounce back after a string of disappointing performances, with four losses in their last five matches highlighting the need for changes in their play to achieve success.
Match Results: Tokyo Verdy
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 1; for the visitors (away) - 0; draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 0.75;
- Today's home team averages 0.5 goals, visitors - 0.25.
First-Half Statistics: Cerezo Osaka (home) vs Tokyo Verdy (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- Wins: 5 (50%) vs 1 (10%);
- Losses: 1 (10%) vs 2 (20%);
- Draws: 4 (40%) vs 7 (70%);
- Average goals scored: 1.2 vs 0.8;
- Average goals conceded: 0.4 vs 0.6.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 5 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4) vs 1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.4).
- Tokyo Verdy have drawn the first half in 7 of their last 8 away matches (J-League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- Home team wins - 2, Away team wins - 1, Draws - 1.
Statistics: Cerezo Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy
- Matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 20;
- Wins: 8 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 38% vs 30%;
- Losses: 7 vs 8;
- Draws: 6 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 5;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
- Cerezo Osaka have won their last 5 home games in a row.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.25, Away team - 1;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.25;
- Both teams scored: overall - 3 times; at home team's ground - 1 time.
Statistics: Cerezo Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy
- Average tournament total: 2.86 vs 1.7;
- Average goals scored: 1.52 vs 0.65;
- Average first-half total: 0.76 vs 0.25;
- Average second-half total: 0.76 vs 0.4;
- Cerezo Osaka: average home total in the tournament - 1.5;
- Tokyo Verdy: average away total in the tournament - 0.5;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.2 (home - 3.2) vs 1 (away - 1).
- Total over 1.5 goals has occurred in 8 of Cerezo Osaka's last 9 matches.
- Total over 1.5 goals has occurred in 6 of Cerezo Osaka's last 7 home matches.
Corner Prediction
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.38; at home - 6.6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.6; at home - 6.6.
Tokyo Verdy: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 3.8, away - 3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.5; away - 4.25.
Card Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1 (0.5 for the home team and 0.5 for the away team);
- Average yellow cards at home ground - 3 (2 for the home team and 1 for the away team).
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.1; at home - 1.2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.1; at home - 1.4.
Tokyo Verdy: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.1, away - 1.1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 0.7; away - 0.5.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- Both teams have scored overall - 3 times;
- At the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Cerezo Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy
- Total matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 20;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 4;
- Cerezo Osaka's BTTS at home - 7 (70%);
- Tokyo Verdy's BTTS away - 2 (20%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 4 vs 3;
- Cerezo Osaka's BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Tokyo Verdy's BTTS away - 2 (50%).
Editor's Prediction
The clash between Cerezo Osaka and Tokyo Verdy promises to be thrilling. The home side, known for their solid performances at their own ground, boasts a formidable attack that can trouble any defense. We've previously highlighted their motivation to secure a win after their loss in the last head-to-head encounter. Cerezo Osaka's current form suggests that the visitors from Tokyo are in for a tough challenge. Considering the hosts' successful home run and resilience in defense, backing a straight Cerezo win seems to be the most well-founded option among all possible outcomes.