Jubilo Iwata will host Cerezo Osaka in the upcoming J1 League round on for Saturday, 22 June.
Can Jubilo Iwata take the advantage of playing at home or will Cerezo Osaka again prove they're the better team? Find that out and more from our Jubilo Iwata vs Cerezo Osaka prediction below.
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Jubilo Iwata vs Cerezo Osaka prediction: Confident win for the guests
Key stats
- Cerezo Osaka have won three of the last four duels with Jubilo Iwata.
- Jubilo Iwata are near the relegation zone at the moment, nine points behind Cerezo Osaka.
- Cerezo Osaka have scored exactly two goals in each of their last four H2H meetings with Jubilo Iwata.
- Jubilo Iwata have conceded at least two goals in four of their last seven matches in the league.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Cerezo Osaka the more likely winners
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.30%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.30%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.60%
It's obvious from these Jubilo Iwata vs Cerezo Osaka odds that the guests are the expected winners, which is understandable looking at the standings where Cerezo Osaka are nine points ahead of Jubilo Iwata.
On top of that, Cerezo Osaka have done better in recent H2H meetings and they're currently in better form, so we were a bit surprised that they weren't even bigger favourites in this match.
In any case, if you like our picks for this game, remember to also check out our favourite betting tips for today.
Last five H2Hs: Cerezo Osaka the better team recently
With three wins in the last five duels against Jubilo Iwata, along with a couple of draws, it's clear that Cerezo Osaka have dominated this matchup lately. That being said, Jubilo Iwata have the advantage in the overall H2H record: 19-8-16.
Japan J-League 17/09/22
Jubilo Iwata
Cerezo Osaka
Japan J-League 06/05/22
Cerezo Osaka
Jubilo Iwata
Japan J-League 24/08/19
Jubilo Iwata
Cerezo Osaka
Japan J-League 22/06/19
Cerezo Osaka
Jubilo Iwata
Japan J-League 14/09/18
Cerezo Osaka
Jubilo Iwata
Jubilo Iwata preview: Can they improve their form?
With just one win in their last eight games in the J1 League, Jubilo Iwata have struggled to find their best form and now they are dangerously close to the relegation zone, just four points ahead of the first team in it. So, they will need to get some good results sooner rather than later or they will be in the battle against relegation come the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Ryo Germain is out with an injury ahead of this match.
Predicted lineup: Kawashima (GK), Uemura, Suzuki, Graca, Matsubara, Uehara, Gomes, Hirakawa, Yamada, Matsumoto & Peixoto
Japan J-League Cup 09/04/25
W
Shimizu S-Pulse
1
Jubilo Iwata
2
Japan J-League 08/12/24
L
Sagan Tosu
3
Jubilo Iwata
0
Japan J-League 30/11/24
W
FC Tokyo
1
Jubilo Iwata
2
Japan J-League 16/11/24
L
Yokohama F-Marinos
4
Jubilo Iwata
3
Japan J-League 09/11/24
L
Gamba Osaka
4
Jubilo Iwata
3
Cerezo Osaka preview: Hoping to get closer to the top
While Cerezo Osaka have done well lately since they're undefeated in their last four matches in the league, they are still trailing behind the teams at the top. At the moment, they are sixth in the standings, ten points behind league leaders Machida Zelvia and six points behind the place that leads to the AFC Champions League next season.
When it comes to team news, Kyohei Noborizato and Ryosuke Shindo are on Cerezo's injury list right now.
Predicted lineup: Kim (GK), Okuda, Nishio, Toriumi, Funaki, Tanaka, Okuno, Fernandes, Bueno, Capixaba & Leo
Japan J-League 11/05/25
W
Yokohama F-Marinos
0
Cerezo Osaka
1
Japan J-League 06/05/25
W
Vissel Kobe
1
Cerezo Osaka
3
Japan J-League 03/05/25
W
Kyoto Sanga FC
2
Cerezo Osaka
3
Japan J-League 29/04/25
L
Machida Zelvia
2
Cerezo Osaka
1
Japan J-League 25/04/25
L
Tokyo Verdy
1
Cerezo Osaka
0
Player to watch: Leo Ceara
There is little doubt about who is the player to watch in this match since the Brazilian forward is currently the top scorer in J1 League with 13 goals for Cerezo Osaka.
Leo to score from a penalty?
Four times this season already we saw Leo Ceara score from a penalty spot in the league, so Jubilo Iwata better not give him a chance if they want to get a good result.