Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse Prediction, H2H & Stats
Japan: J1 League
· Regular Season - 3 Head to head
Last 9 meetings
1 - 1
Cerezo Osaka
0 - 0
Shimizu S-pulse
1 - 4
Cerezo Osaka
4 - 2
Shimizu S-pulse
1 - 1
Shimizu S-pulse
1 - 3
Cerezo Osaka
2 - 1
Cerezo Osaka
2 - 1
Shimizu S-pulse
3 - 1
Cerezo Osaka
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Tokyo |
13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 31:8 | +23 | 30 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 32:10 | +22 | 29 |
| 3 | Machida Zelvia |
13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 30:10 | +20 | 28 |
| 4 | Kashiwa Reysol |
13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 29:19 | +10 | 28 |
| 5 | Vissel Kobe |
13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 21:12 | +9 | 26 |
| 6 | Kashima |
13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 29:22 | +7 | 23 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Frontale |
13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 27:22 | +5 | 22 |
| 8 | Yokohama F. Marinos |
13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 20:14 | +6 | 21 |
| 9 | Urawa |
13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 21:27 | -6 | 21 |
| 10 | Fagiano Okayama |
13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15:21 | -6 | 16 |
| 11 | Nagoya Grampus |
13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 15:21 | -6 | 14 |
| 12 | Cerezo Osaka |
13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 13:23 | -10 | 14 |
| 13 | Shimizu S-pulse |
13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10:22 | -12 | 14 |
| 14 | Kyoto Sanga |
13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 17:23 | -6 | 13 |
| 15 | V-varen Nagasaki |
13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 16:21 | -5 | 12 |
| 16 | Gamba Osaka |
13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 14:21 | -7 | 12 |
| 17 | Tokyo Verdy |
13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 11:22 | -11 | 11 |
| 18 | JEF United Chiba |
13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 15:24 | -9 | 10 |
| 19 | Mito Hollyhock |
13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12:25 | -13 | 9 |
| 20 | Avispa Fukuoka |
13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 13:24 | -11 | 7 |
Top scorers
J1 League
Léo Ceará
Kashima
12goals
A. Suzuki
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
9goals
Marcinho
Kawasaki Frontale
8goals
M. Nagakura
FC Tokyo
7goals
Rafael Elias
Kyoto Sanga
7goals
Y. Segawa
Kashiwa Reysol
7goals
A. Čavrić
Kashima
7goals
K. Tanimura
Yokohama F. Marinos
7goals
Y. Osako
Vissel Kobe
6goals
Matheus Sávio
Urawa
5goals
Recent form
4 - 1
Cerezo Osaka
L
1 - 3
Cerezo Osaka
W
2 - 2
JEF United Chiba
D
1 - 1
Cerezo Osaka
D
2 - 4
Kawasaki Frontale
L
2 - 3
Cerezo Osaka
W
0 - 0
Yokohama F. Marinos
D
2 - 0
Kagoshima United
W
1 - 2
Cerezo Osaka
W
1 - 1
Cerezo Osaka
D
2 - 0
Shimizu S-pulse
L
4 - 0
Shimizu S-pulse
L
0 - 5
Machida Zelvia
L
2 - 2
Gamba Osaka
D
2 - 1
Shimizu S-pulse
L
1 - 2
Shimizu S-pulse
W
2 - 1
V-varen Nagasaki
W
0 - 2
Shimizu S-pulse
W
2 - 1
JEF United Chiba
W
1 - 0
Avispa Fukuoka
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.25 Cerezo Osaka · 1 Shimizu S-pulse
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
J1 League 2027When the goals come
Side by side
Cerezo Osaka
Shimizu S-pulse
Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse: preview and prediction
Cerezo Osaka host Shimizu S-pulse in the Japan J1 League (Regular Season - 3) on Saturday, 22nd August 2026 at 11:00 at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka. Cerezo Osaka sit 12th in the table and Shimizu S-pulse 13th.
Cerezo Osaka have been inconsistent, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (L-D-D-W-L). Shimizu S-pulse are struggling, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 games (L-D-L-L-L).
In the last 9 meetings, Cerezo Osaka won 4, Shimizu S-pulse won 2 and 3 ended level. These games average 3.2 goals, with both teams scoring in 89% and over 2.5 goals in 67%.
Our goal model expects about 1.25 goals for Cerezo Osaka and 1 for Shimizu S-pulse. It gives Cerezo Osaka the edge (42% home win, 28% draw, 30% away win), 39% for over 2.5 goals and 45% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-0.
Our pick was Home or Draw at odds of 1.36. We also like BTTS No.
Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse FAQs
What is the best prediction for Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Our top tip is Double Chance: Home or Draw (1.36 odds).
Who will win Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Cerezo Osaka are favourites: our model gives Cerezo Osaka 42%, the draw 28% and Shimizu S-pulse 30%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 45% chance in our model, and it happened in 89% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.3 goals in total, with a 39% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 22nd August 2026 at 11:00 at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka.
Who is the referee?
Florian Exner, Germany is in charge of this game.
Fagiano Okayama
Tokyo Verdy