Cerezo Osaka and Shimizu S-Pulse face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 J1 League season. The game takes place at KINCHO Stadium on Saturday, 22/08/2026, at 11:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Cerezo Osaka vs S-Pa, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
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Cerezo Osaka preview
Cerezo Osaka comes into the match having played 2 games in the J1 League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses.
Cerezo Osaka's attack has scored 2 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the J1 League, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.
The offence system of Cerezo Osaka is led by Solomon Sakuragawa as the top scorer of the season. The japanese forward has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Shinji Kagawa, who has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 4 goals conceded in 2 matches, resulting in an average of 2.
S-Pa preview
On the other hand, Shimizu S-Pulse comes into the match having played 2 games in the J1 League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses.
Shimizu S-Pulse's attack has scored 1 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the J1 League, averaging 0.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.5.
The offence system of Shimizu S-Pulse is led by Koya Kitagawa as the top scorer of the season. The japanese forward has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tomoya Fujii, who has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 1 goals conceded in 2 matches, resulting in an average of 0.5.
Head to head: Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cerezo Osaka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L W |
1.2 |
| Home | W L W L D |
1.4 |
| Away | L L W W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.86 | 0.93 | 0.78 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.88 | 1.48 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L L |
0.6 |
| Home | L L L W D |
0.8 |
| Away | W L L L W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.42 | 1.72 |
|
xGA
|
1.74 | 1.3 | 2.17 |
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