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On March 7, 2026, Cerezo Osaka hosts Shimizu S-Pulse in what promises to be an intriguing clash in the Japan J1 League. Both teams find themselves struggling for form, with Cerezo securing just one win in their last four outings, while Shimizu has mirrored this performance pattern.
Cerezo Osaka will look to leverage their home advantage at Yanmar Stadium, where their tactical approach emphasizes quick ball movement and pressing intensity. However, recent inconsistencies in finishing have hampered their ability to convert possession into goals. Meanwhile, Shimizu S-Pulse, known for their resilience and counter-attacking prowess, will aim to exploit any defensive lapses by Osaka. They too have shown signs of struggling in attack, but their solid organization might help to neutralize Osaka’s threats.
Bookmakers price Cerezo as slight favorites with odds of 2.23 against Shimizu’s 2.86, indicating a closely contested match is anticipated. Statistical analysis suggests a predicted scoreline of 1:1 could be a reasonable forecast given both sides’ current form. Factors such as tactical execution and key player performances will ultimately determine the outcome, making this fixture an essential watch for fans and bettors alike.
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| Cerezo Osaka 42.1% |
Draw 25.5% |
Shimizu 32.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.25 | 3.81 | 2.91 | |
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2.2 | 3.5 | 2.98 | |
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2.22 | 3.7 | 2.88 | |
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2.2 | 3.5 | 2.8 | |
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2.23 | 3.85 | 2.86 |
Latest Results
| 28.02.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Cerezo Osaka – 1:0 22.02.26 Cerezo Osaka – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1:2 15.02.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Cerezo Osaka – 0:2 07.02.26 Cerezo Osaka – Gamba Osaka – 0:1 penalties 06.12.25 Cerezo Osaka – Yokohama FC – 1:3 |
28.02.26 Gamba Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 3:2 penalties 21.02.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Vissel Kobe – 1:0 14.02.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Kyoto Sanga – 1:2 penalties 08.02.26 Nagoya Grampus – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 06.12.25 Shimizu S-Pulse – Fagiano Okayama – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 09.11.25 Shimizu S-Pulse – Cerezo Osaka – 1:4 01.06.25 Cerezo Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 4:2 26.06.22 Cerezo Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:1 12.03.22 Shimizu S-Pulse – Cerezo Osaka – 1:3 04.12.21 Shimizu S-Pulse – Cerezo Osaka – 2:1 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7:4 | 10 |
| 2 | Machida | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 3 | Verdy | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10:7 | 8 |
| 4 | Urawa Reds | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 5 | FC Tokyo | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 5 |
| 7 | Mito | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 8 | Kashiwa Reysol | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6:9 | 3 |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 10 | Chiba | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2:7 | 2 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kyoto | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8:5 | 8 |
| 3 | Vissel Kobe | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 4 | Gamba Osaka | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 5 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Nagoya Grampus | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 5 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 8 | Cerezo Osaka | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:4 | 4 |
| 9 | Okayama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:7 | 2 |
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