Albirex Niigata
Football Japan - J1 League Denka Big Swan Stadium Sun 2 Mar 00:00
Cerezo Osaka
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

Cerezo to Make Life Tough for Albi

We’ll chance Cerezo Osaka +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Albirex Niigata. A win delivers a payout at -108 although a draw would still land a return.

Albi 2-1 Winners in Previous H2H

Albirex Niigata have been beaten in back-to-back games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Kashima Antlers at Kashima Soccer Stadium. Daisuke Kimori's side boasted 61% possession and had five shots on target, with Ken Yamura bagging the goal.

Cerezo Osaka have lost back-to-back games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Kashiwa Reysol at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium. The Cherry Blossoms managed three shots on goal and had 42% possession, while Sota Kitano found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Albi who were victorious when they last faced Cerezo. At Yodoko Sakura Stadium, a 2-1 away victory was recorded. The previous 4 H2H meetings have involved two Albi wins, a single draw and one Cerezo victory.

J1 League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
10 Cerezo Osaka logo Cerezo Osaka 34 12 10 12 52 50 2 52:50 46
20 Albirex Niigata logo Albirex Niigata 34 4 10 20 30 56 -26 30:56 22
View Full Table
Albirex Niigata – Last 10 League Games

6 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.4 goals from 10.1 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. Albi have had 53.0% possession and 5.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 9.7 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.6 corners.

Top scorer Shusuke Ota has found the net 2 times, with Ken Yamura and Soya Fujiwara getting 1 apiece. The top assist makers are Jin Okumura, Kento Hashimoto and Yota Komi, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Cerezo Osaka – Last 10 League Games

Cerezo have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 5.4 shots on goal, 15.6 attempts and 1.2 goals. Arthur Papas' men average 52.2% possession, 5.5 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 10.9 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Sota Kitano is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Shunta Tanaka on 2, with Ryosuke Shindo and two others bagging 1. Lucas Fernandes is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Albirex Niigata confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Kazuki Fujita (GK), Soya Fujiwara, Michael James Fitzgerald, Hayato Inamura, Yuto Horigome, Shusuke Ota, Taiki Arai, Yuji Hoshi, Kaito Taniguchi, Motoki Hasegawa, Ken Yamura.

Cerezo Osaka confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jin-Hyeon Kim (GK), Hayato Okuda, Ryuya Nishio, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, Kakeru Funaki, Vitor Bueno, Shunta Tanaka, Sota Kitano, Lucas Fernandes, Motohiko Nakajima, Thiago.

Albirex Niigata vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction & Betting Tips

Cerezo Osaka look a quality wager for this J1 League encounter and we can bet the away team at -108 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Albirex Niigata vs Cerezo Osaka league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Cerezo in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Cerezo in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Albirex in any of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Albirex in any of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Albirex in 12 consecutive games.

Cerezo +0.25 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 51.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

The bookmakers give you the chance to buy or sell goals, meaning that you can select from a variety of lines. Buying means shorter prices, with selling sending the odds upwards.

Our Match Prediction
Cerezo Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -108 Bet Now BetMGM logo
BetMGM logo
BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+
Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.
Published 05:37, 28 February 2025

Correct Score Prediction

Albirex Albirex logo 1 - 2 Cerezo logo Cerezo

Cerezo are available at +950 to secure a 2-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Corners Prediction

Albirex To Have Most Corners -132 BetMGM logo

In the past four home games, it has been Albirex Niigata with the most corners. Albirex Niigata look value at -132 to rack up the most corners.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Albirex Logo Albirex
Total
9.00 5.40 3.60
Home
10.60 5.50 5.10
Away
8.50 4.60 3.90
Cerezo Logo Cerezo
Total
9.60 5.50 4.10
Home
11.20 6.50 4.70
Away
8.40 4.10 4.30
Latest Corner Odds

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Albirex Niigata vs Cerezo Osaka Odds

Albirex Niigata are regarded as having a 47% chance of winning this J1 League match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at +114. Cerezo Osaka are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and they can be backed at +220.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all J1 League matches and you can back Albirex Niigata at -172 and Cerezo Osaka at +133.

Best Betting Offers
Team Stats
Albirex Niigata logo Albirex Niigata League Stats
Cerezo Osaka logo Cerezo Osaka League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Albirex Niigata vs Cerezo Osaka Lineups & Team News

Our Albirex vs Cerezo team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the J1 League squads.

Albirex Niigata Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Cerezo Osaka Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Albirex Niigata Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 Kazuki Fujita
25 Soya Fujiwara 5 M. James Fitzgerald 3 Hayato Inamura 31 Yuto Horigome
28 Shusuke Ota 22 Taiki Arai 19 Yuji Hoshi 7 Kaito Taniguchi
41 Motoki Hasegawa 9 Ken Yamura
21 Jin-Hyeon Kim
16 Hayato Okuda 33 Ryuya Nishio 44 Shinnosuke Hatanaka 14 Kakeru Funaki
55 Vitor Bueno 10 Shunta Tanaka 38 Sota Kitano
77 Lucas Fernandes 13 Motohiko Nakajima 11 Thiago

Cerezo Osaka Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Albirex Niigata Substitutes

  • 2Jason Geria
  • 11Danilo
  • 13Riku Ochiai
  • 16Yota Komi
  • 18Yamato Wakatsuki
  • 23Daisuke Yoshimitsu
  • 30Jin Okumura
  • 33Yoshiaki Takagi
  • 38Kodai Mori

Cerezo Osaka Substitutes

  • 1Koki Fukui
  • 2Takumi Nakamura
  • 5Hinata Kida
  • 7Satoki Uejo
  • 8Shinji Kagawa
  • 9Rafael Ratao
  • 17Reiya Sakata
  • 22Niko Takahashi
  • 48Masaya Shibayama

Previous Albirex Niigata Lineups

26 Feb J1 League
Kashima Antlers 2-1 Albirex Niigata
22 Feb J1 League
Shimizu S-Pulse 2-0 Albirex Niigata
15 Feb J1 League
Yokohama F.M. 1-1 Albirex Niigata
08 Dec J1 League
Urawa Reds 0-0 Albirex Niigata
30 Nov J1 League
Albirex Niigata 0-1 Gamba Osaka
09 Nov J1 League
Kashiwa Reysol 1-1 Albirex Niigata

Previous Cerezo Osaka Lineups

26 Feb J1 League
Kashiwa Reysol 2-1 Cerezo Osaka
22 Feb J1 League
Cerezo Osaka 1-2 Shonan Bellmare
14 Feb J1 League
Gamba Osaka 2-5 Cerezo Osaka
08 Dec J1 League
FC Tokyo 3-0 Cerezo Osaka
30 Nov J1 League
Cerezo Osaka 0-2 Kashima Antlers
09 Nov J1 League
Cerezo Osaka 1-0 Avispa Fukuoka
Japan FlagJ1 League Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Kashima Antlers 34 20 6 8 52:28 66
2 Kashiwa Reysol 34 17 12 5 53:33 63
3 Kyoto Sanga 34 17 10 7 58:36 61
4 Vissel Kobe 34 18 7 9 43:28 61
5 Sanfrecce H. 34 17 8 9 39:23 59
6 K. Frontale 34 15 11 8 65:48 56
7 Machida Zelvia 34 16 8 10 49:35 56
8 Urawa Reds 34 14 10 10 40:36 52
9 Gamba Osaka 34 15 5 14 46:52 50
10 Cerezo Osaka 34 12 10 12 52:50 46
11 FC Tokyo 34 11 9 14 36:46 42
12 Tokyo Verdy 34 11 9 14 22:35 42
13 Avispa Fukuoka 34 10 11 13 32:37 41
14 Shimizu S-Pulse 34 10 11 13 38:44 41
15 F. Okayama 34 11 8 15 30:37 41
16 Nagoya Grampus 34 10 10 14 42:50 40
17 Yokohama F.M. 34 9 7 18 36:44 34
18 Yokohama 34 8 8 18 23:39 32
19 Shonan Bellmare 34 6 8 20 29:58 26
20 Albirex Niigata 34 4 10 20 30:56 22
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Urawa Reds 17 12 2 3 24:12 38
2 Kashima Antlers 17 11 4 2 30:14 37
3 Vissel Kobe 18 10 4 4 24:12 34
4 Gamba Osaka 17 11 0 6 28:24 33
5 Kashiwa Reysol 16 9 5 2 23:15 32
6 Kyoto Sanga 16 8 5 3 26:13 29
7 K. Frontale 17 8 5 4 39:29 29
8 Sanfrecce H. 17 8 4 5 16:13 28
9 Machida Zelvia 17 8 3 6 23:16 27
10 Cerezo Osaka 17 7 6 4 24:18 27
11 Nagoya Grampus 17 7 5 5 26:23 26
12 Tokyo Verdy 17 8 2 7 15:17 26
13 F. Okayama 18 7 4 7 17:15 25
14 FC Tokyo 17 7 3 7 19:24 24
15 Shimizu S-Pulse 16 5 7 4 21:19 22
16 Avispa Fukuoka 17 5 7 5 18:19 22
17 Yokohama 18 6 4 8 13:19 22
18 Yokohama F.M. 17 5 5 7 19:20 20
19 Shonan Bellmare 17 3 6 8 20:25 15
20 Albirex Niigata 17 2 8 7 17:26 14