Football · Japan J-League · 22/08, 12:00

Prediction: Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse

Team pages: Cerezo Osaka · Shimizu S-Pulse

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.76Total
Cerezo Osaka1.51
Shimizu S-Pulse1.25
1X2
42% 28% 30%
Cerezo Osaka Draw Shimizu S-Pulse
Markets
Over 2.5 goals 52% Both teams to score 55%
Most likely score
1-1
Recent form · 10 last
Cerezo Osaka 6-3-1 (W-D-L)
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Shimizu S-Pulse 3-3-4 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Cerezo Osaka 3–3–0 Shimizu S-Pulse (6 last)
  • Shimizu S-Pulse1-1Cerezo Osaka
  • Cerezo Osaka0-0Shimizu S-Pulse
  • Shimizu S-Pulse1-4Cerezo Osaka
  • Cerezo Osaka4-2Shimizu S-Pulse
  • Cerezo Osaka1-1Shimizu S-Pulse
  • Shimizu S-Pulse1-3Cerezo Osaka
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Cerezo Osaka 1566 · Shimizu S-Pulse 1495
Cerezo OsakaDrawShimizu S-Pulse
Our model42%28%30%
Market42%28%30%
Estimated total (ours) 2.76 goals · Bet365 line 2.5 · +0.3

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 53%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Cerezo Osaka (rating 1566 vs 1495).
  • H2H favours Cerezo Osaka: 3-3-0.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Cerezo OsakaShimizu S-Pulse
Goals for / against (FT)2.2 / 1.40.9 / 1.2
Goals for / against (HT)1.4 / 0.70.2 / 0.4
Half-time result (W/D/L)60/30/10%10/60/30%
Corners (HT / FT)2.1 / 4.72.9 / 5.4
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)2.1 / 02 / 0.1

Head-to-head (H2H) · Cerezo Osaka 330 Shimizu S-Pulse

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DateHomeScoreAway
06/05/26
Japan J-League
Shimizu S-Pulse1-1
HT 0-1
Cerezo Osaka
07/03/26
Japan J-League
Cerezo Osaka0-0
HT 0-0
Shimizu S-Pulse
09/11/25
Japan J-League
Shimizu S-Pulse1-4
HT 0-3
Cerezo Osaka
01/06/25
Japan J-League
Cerezo Osaka4-2
HT 2-1
Shimizu S-Pulse
26/06/22
Japan J-League
Cerezo Osaka1-1
HT 0-1
Shimizu S-Pulse
12/03/22
Japan J-League
Shimizu S-Pulse1-3
HT 0-1
Cerezo Osaka

Standings · Japan J-League

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Machida Zelvia 2200 916
2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2200 716
3 Kashiwa Reysol 2200 526
4 Kashima Antlers 2200 646
5 Gamba Osaka 2110 544
6 Vissel Kobe 2110 324
7 Avispa Fukuoka 2101 313
8 Yokohama F-Marinos 2101 443
9 Fagiano Okayama 2101 223
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 2101 223
11 Shimizu S-Pulse 2101 113
12 Cerezo Osaka 2101 243
13 Kawasaki Frontale 2020 332
14 Kyoto Sanga FC 2011 341
15 Mito Hollyhock 2011 231
16 Tokyo Verdy 2011 241
17 FC Tokyo 2011 371
18 Nagoya Grampus 2002 130
19 Urawa Red Diamonds 2002 480
20 JEF Utd Chiba 2002 070

Common opponents 3 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentCerezo OsakaShimizu S-Pulse
Avispa Fukuoka 0-3 L 1-1 D
Fagiano Okayama 2-1 W 0-2 L
Nagoya Grampus 6-1 W 1-0 W
Record vs common 2 W 0 D 1 L 1 W 1 D 1 L

Better against common opponents: Cerezo Osaka (2 of 3 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Cerezo Osaka

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
15/08 Avispa Fukuoka
Japan J-League
0-2 0-3 21 L
08/08 Fagiano Okayama
Japan J-League
2-1 2-1 51 W
29/07 Borussia Dortmund
Elite Club Friendlies
1-0 1-0 51 W
06/06 FC Tokyo
Japan J-League Play-Offs
3-0 3-1 13 W
30/05 FC Tokyo
Japan J-League Play-Offs
1-1 2-2 53 D
24/05 Fagiano Okayama
Japan J-League
1-0 3-2 34 W
17/05 Nagoya Grampus
Japan J-League
3-1 6-1 41 W
09/05 V-Varen Nagasaki
Japan J-League
1-1 3-2 83 W
06/05 Shimizu S-Pulse
Japan J-League
1-0 1-1 72 D
03/05 Avispa Fukuoka
Japan J-League
1-1 1-1 72 D

Shimizu S-Pulse

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
16/08 Shonan Bellmare
Club Friendly List
0-0 1-0 42 W
15/08 Yokohama F-Marinos
Japan J-League
0-0 0-1 71 L
08/08 Nagoya Grampus
Japan J-League
1-0 1-0 73 W
14/07 Polissya Zhytomyr
World Club Friendlies
1-1 3-1 50 W
06/06 Yokohama F-Marinos
Japan J-League Play-Offs
0-1 0-3 42 L
31/05 Yokohama F-Marinos
Japan J-League Play-Offs
0-0 1-1 101 D
24/05 Gamba Osaka
Japan J-League
0-0 1-2 54 L
17/05 Fagiano Okayama
Japan J-League
0-1 0-2 41 L
10/05 Avispa Fukuoka
Japan J-League
0-0 1-1 45 D
06/05 Cerezo Osaka
Japan J-League
0-1 1-1 42 D

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Cerezo Osaka win (42%). Probabilities: Cerezo Osaka 42%, draw 28%, Shimizu S-Pulse 30%.

How many goals are expected in Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse?

The model expects 2.76 goals (Cerezo Osaka 1.51 · Shimizu S-Pulse 1.25), with a 52% chance of over 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse?

The model gives a 55% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.