Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse | Prediction | J1 League | 22/08

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22 Aug 2026 06:00

Cerezo Osaka and Shimizu S-Pulse face each other on Saturday 08.22.2026, at 11:00 (UK Time), in a J1 League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Cerezo Osaka's home ground, the KINCHO Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cerezo Osaka and S-Pa, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.62

1.62

Confidence

63%

Last updated: 18-08-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: Cerezo Osaka win or draw

Our top betting tip is Cerezo Osaka to win or draw on the Double Chance market. What that means is Cerezo Osaka, the home team, must win or draw for the bet to win, and we feel strongly that the match will end in one of those two outcomes.

We simply don't see Cerezo Osaka losing to Shimizu S-Pulse. More than the gulf in quality between the two sides which is clear to see in the statistics, we also have a lot of belief in Cerezo Osaka's ability to make home advantage count in this match.

Our prediction is: over 9.5 corners

For those in need of a nice change in betting markets, let's take a good look at over/under corners. Based on our research on Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse, we expect to see both teams spend significant time deep in opposition territory given their willingness to go forward.

That is why we highly recommend taking the over 9.5 corners line at odds of 1.69 for this upcoming match.

Cerezo Osaka preview

Cerezo Osaka heads into the match with the following record in the J1 League: in 2 matches, Cerezo Osaka secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Cerezo Osaka's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 1 victories so far.

Cerezo Osaka has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 2 goals, of which 2 were scored in the J1 League, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Solomon Sakuragawa, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Shinji Kagawa has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, Cerezo Osaka has conceded 4 goals in the J1 League (an average of 2 per game) and 4 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

Cerezo Osaka's Latest Results

Shimizu S-Pulse preview

Shimizu S-Pulse comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the J1 League. They have secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses.

S-Pa's attack has been highly effective, scoring 1 goals during this period. Of that total, 1 were netted in the J1 League, with an average of 0.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.5.

S-Pa's offensive system is led by Koya Kitagawa, the team's top scorer this season. The japanese forward has found the back of the net 1 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Tomoya Fujii. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 1 goals in 2 matches, averaging 0.5 per match.

Shimizu S-Pulse's Latest Results