Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu Prediction 22 August 2026
🔊 Cerezo Osaka and Shimizu meet early in the J1 League season, both sitting mid-table with one win from two matches. Either side could close the gap to the Asian Champions League places with a win, as they currently sit just one point behind. Cerezo Osaka have the more consistent recent record, while Shimizu have lost more often over their last ten matches. In this one, a lot may come down to which side finds their attacking rhythm first.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 06 May 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Shimizu S Pulse):
- ball possession percentage: 64% vs 36%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Cerezo Osaka and Shimizu S Pulse:
- played 39 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 20, for the away team - 10, draws - 9;
- number of goals - 78 against 52;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.31, in the 2nd half - 2.03;
- average total goals in the match - 3.33.
Head-to-head statistics Cerezo Osaka - Shimizu
Cerezo Osaka Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Avispa Fukuoka, away team - Cerezo Osaka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here's the game statistics (Cerezo Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka):
- ball possession: 67% vs 33%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 6.
Cerezo Osaka have shown strong form over the long run: seven wins and two defeats in ten matches, with an average of 2.1 goals per game pointing to a productive attack. In their last five matches they have won four and lost one, which speaks to their consistency. A trend stretching back to last season underlines their attacking potential - Cerezo have scored more than 1.5 goals in almost every one of their last seven J1 League matches, making their forward line one of the most dangerous in the division.
Match Results: Cerezo Osaka
Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Shimizu S Pulse, away - Yokohama Marinos). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Shimizu S Pulse vs Yokohama Marinos):
- ball possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Shimizu have had a similar start to the season - one win and one defeat. Their scoring rate is noticeably lower, averaging just 0.8 goals per game, while conceding at a rate of 1.4. Over a longer stretch, they have won three of their last five matches, which suggests reasonable form, though it should be noted that some of those wins came in pre-season friendlies. Their league objective mirrors the hosts' - to close the gap on the Asian Champions League places - but at this early stage, finding the right balance between attack and defence is arguably the more pressing concern.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 39;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 7; for visitors away - 5; number of draws - 9;
- Average first-half total: 1.31;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.72, while the visitors net 0.59.
First-Half Stats: Cerezo Osaka (home) vs Shimizu S Pulse (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 1 (100%) vs 1 (100%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 3 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 1 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 5 vs 1;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 2 (scored - 1.3, conceded - 0.7) vs 0.7 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.5).
- Cerezo Osaka scored in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 games (J1 League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 2, the guests - 1.33;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 28; at the home team's field - 15.
- Shimizu S Pulse have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 away games against Cerezo Osaka.
- Shimizu S Pulse have scored under 1.5 goals in last 8 games (J1 League).
Prediction on corners
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.5; at home field - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; at home field - 5.8.
Shimizu S Pulse: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7, away - 7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.8; away - 6.25.
- Over 9.5 corners in last 5 Cerezo Osaka games against Shimizu S Pulse (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- both teams scored all-time - 28 times;
- on the home team’s field - 15 times.
Statistics: Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S Pulse
- number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 0;
- number of BTTS matches for Cerezo Osaka at home - 1 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Cerezo Osaka at home - 5 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse away - 1 (25%).
- Cerezo Osaka have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games against Shimizu S Pulse (J1 League).
- Cerezo Osaka have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games (J1 League).
- Cerezo Osaka have scored and conceded in last 5 home games (J1 League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:1 (4/20, 20%);
- Cerezo Osaka at home most often finish matches: 2:1 (1/1, 100%);
- Shimizu S Pulse away most often play: 0:1 (1/1, 100%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.71% (odds 6.5)
1:0 - 11.52% (odds 8.5)
0:1 - 9.19% (odds 10)
⭐ Editor's Pick
Cerezo Osaka's scoring record over the distance shapes the likely pattern of this match - the side consistently converts chances and backs up their attacking potential both in recent form and across longer trends. Over their last ten matches, they have averaged 2.1 goals per game, and in seven consecutive matches they went over 2.5. That tempo has carried into the new season, with Cerezo Osaka again looking aggressive in the final third. Shimizu lose more often than not and have modest attacking numbers, but their defence is not particularly reliable either, which raises the probability of an open game with chances at both ends. Total Goals - Over 2.5 looks the logical call.
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