All eyes will be on Ajinomoto Stadium as Tokyo Verdy and Cerezo Osaka battle for three valuable points this weekend. View our free Tokyo Verdy vs Cerezo Osaka predictions below.
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Tokyo Verdy vs Cerezo Osaka predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- Five of Tokyo Verdy's last six games, and five of Cerezo Osaka’s last seven matches went north of the 2.5-goal marker.
- Cerezo Osaka won their last five encounters with Tokyo Verdy, and are unbeaten in the last 12 skirmishes between these outfits.
- Six of the last eight meetings between these teams featured goals at both ends.
- Cerezo Osaka opened the scoring in four of their last five games, and also the last four times these teams clashed.
Correct score prediction: Tokyo Verdy 1-2 Cerezo Osaka
The last two skirmishes between these teams ended 2-1 in favour of Cerezo Osaka. This was also the result in two Cerezo Osaka's last four games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Cerezo Osaka
- Tokyo Verdy: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- Draw: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- Cerezo Osaka: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Cerezo Osaka have enjoyed some fine form in recent weeks. They are on a five-match unbeaten run, with four wins and a draw. Although Tokyo Verdy have put up some solid performances lately, they lost two of their last four games.
Having said that, Cerezo Osaka are the expected winners at 7/5 (2.40). Teams with these odds usually have a 41.7% probability of winning.
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Moreover, both teams found the net in six of the last eight skirmishes between these outfits. Taking into account that eight of Cerezo Osaka's last nine matches featured goals at both ends, BTTS – yes has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Business as usual for Cerezo Osaka?
Cerezo Osaka have been the dominant side in previous clashes between these sides. They came out on top the last four times these teams met, and have no losses in their last 12 encounters.
Japan J-League 09/03/24
Cerezo Osaka
Tokyo Verdy
Japan J2-League 12/11/16
Tokyo Verdy
Cerezo Osaka
Japan J2-League 26/06/16
Cerezo Osaka
Tokyo Verdy
Japan J2-League 23/11/15
Cerezo Osaka
Tokyo Verdy
Japan J2-League 08/03/15
Tokyo Verdy
Cerezo Osaka
Team news and form guide
Tokyo Verdy: Eyeing their fourth consecutive home win
Yuto Tsunashima faces a late fitness test ahead of this clash, after picking up a knock in Tokyo Verdy’s 2-1 win at Yokohama F Marinos.
Predicted lineup: Vidotto (GK), Taniguchi, Chida, Hayashi, Onaga, Saito, Matsuhashi, Inami, Yamami, Yamada & Yamada..
Japan J-League 28/09/24
D
Gamba Osaka
1
Tokyo Verdy
1
Japan J-League 22/09/24
W
Sagan Tosu
0
Tokyo Verdy
2
Japan J-League 14/09/24
W
Consadole Sapporo
0
Tokyo Verdy
2
Japan J-League 31/08/24
W
Kashiwa Reysol
2
Tokyo Verdy
3
Japan J-League 25/08/24
W
Kashima Antlers
1
Tokyo Verdy
2
Cerezo Osaka: Sights set on a Champions League spot
On the other hand, Cerezo Osaka have a healthy group of players ahead of this clash, with no suspended players.
Predicted lineup: Kim (GK), Okuda, Nishio, Toriumi, Funaki, Fernandes, Tanaka, Okuno, Capixaba, Uejo & Ceara.
Japan J-League 02/10/24
W
Gamba Osaka
0
Cerezo Osaka
1
Japan J-League 28/09/24
D
Kashiwa Reysol
0
Cerezo Osaka
0
Japan J-League 22/09/24
W
Shonan Bellmare
1
Cerezo Osaka
2
Japan J-League 13/09/24
L
Vissel Kobe
2
Cerezo Osaka
1
Japan J-League 24/08/24
L
Yokohama F-Marinos
4
Cerezo Osaka
0
Player to watch: Yudai Kimura
Yudai Kimura was on the scoresheet in the reverse fixture, but it wasn't enough to avoid defeat at the hands of Cerezo Osaka. The 23-year-old has nine goals and two assists in 20 appearances this season. It will be interesting to see if he can fire Tokyo Verdy to their first win against Cerezo Osaka in over two decades.
