J1 League
Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 11:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: KINCHO Stadium
Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 22/08 (Saturday) at KINCHO Stadium, 11:00 (UK time).
Read the Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
Last updated on 19-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Cerezo Osaka the side to beat, with roughly 41% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all J1 League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Cerezo Osaka Preview
Cerezo Osaka reach this fixture 2 match into their J1 League. Here is where Cerezo Osaka stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
2 scored, at 1 a game
4 conceded, at 2 a game
Cerezo Osaka, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Yumeki Yokoyama, 1 goals
Most assists: Shinji Kagawa, 1 assists
Recent results — Cerezo Osaka
15/08/2026 06:00
08/08/2026 06:00
06/12/2025 00:00
18/10/2025 01:00
04/10/2025 00:30
Shimizu S-Pulse: how they are travelling
Shimizu S-Pulse come in 2 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what S-Pa have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
1 scored, at 0.5 a game
1 conceded, at 0.5 a game
S-Pa, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Koya Kitagawa, 1 goals
Most assists: Tomoya Fujii, 1 assists
Recent results — S-Pa
15/08/2026 05:30
08/08/2026 06:00
06/12/2025 00:00
18/10/2025 01:00
04/10/2025 00:00
The head-to-head favours Cerezo Osaka
Recent meetings have tended to go Cerezo Osaka's way against Shimizu S-Pulse.
From 26 match(es):
Cerezo Osaka: 12 win(s)
Shimizu S-Pulse: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 7
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse prediction.
Form comparison Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Cerezo Osaka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.86 | 0.93 | 0.78 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.88 | 1.48 |
Away Team
Shimizu S-Pulse
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.42 | 1.72 |
|
xGA
|
1.74 | 1.3 | 2.17 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
Our analysis shows that this match is likely to see many goals.
After reviewing Cerezo Osaka and Shimizu S-Pulse’s recent performances, we predict this game will exceed 2.5 total goals. Both teams boast some of the strongest attacks in J1 League, which makes this a strong betting option.
👉 Prediction: Cerezo Osaka to Win
Expect a hard-fought battle in Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse, but we’re backing Cerezo Osaka to take home the three points.
Their strong home record at KINCHO Stadium makes them the safer pick, and we expect them to use their home-field advantage to claim all three points.
Fixture information - Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Match: Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Competition: J1 League
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 11:00 (UK time)
Venue: KINCHO Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2
League: 3.35
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 65%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 70%
Cards
4
League: 2.25
Corners
12
League: 9.45
Home Team
Cerezo Osaka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.86 | 0.93 | 0.78 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.88 | 1.48 |
Away Team
Shimizu S-Pulse
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.42 | 1.72 |
|
xGA
|
1.74 | 1.3 | 2.17 |
Corners
9.5 / Match
+68% Corners / Match
Shimizu S-Pulse received +68% more corners than Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League
16 / Match
Avispa Fukuoka
(2)
Fagiano Okayama
(5)(7)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(7)
Nagoya Grampus
Cards
0.5 / Match
+300% Cards / Match
Shimizu S-Pulse received +300% more cards than Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League
2 / Match
Avispa Fukuoka
(0)
Fagiano Okayama
(1)(1)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(2)
Nagoya Grampus
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+100%
Cerezo Osaka is +100% better in terms of goals scored
0.5 / Match
Avispa Fukuoka
(0)
Fagiano Okayama
(2)(0)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(1)
Nagoya Grampus
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+75%
Cerezo Osaka condeded +75% more goals than Shimizu S-Pulse
0.5 / Match
Avispa Fukuoka
(3)
Fagiano Okayama
(1)(1)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(0)
Nagoya Grampus
J1 League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Machida Zelvia
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 4 |
Kashima Antlers
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 5 |
Vissel Kobe
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 |
Gamba Osaka
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 15 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 16 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Tokyo
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Urawa Reds
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
JEF United
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | -7 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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