Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Apr 2025

Defences Could Be On Top

We think the odds of -154 are really attractive when it comes to betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. It’s anticipated that Cerezo Osaka and Fagiano Okayama could play out a low-scoring contest.

Fagiano Triumphed in Last Game

Cerezo Osaka played Urawa Red Diamonds at home in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. Arthur Papas' side had 48% possession and managed three shots on target, with Rafael Ratao bagging the goal.

Fagiano Okayama have suffered successive away defeats. Their most recent game was a 1-0 home win at JFE Harenokuni Stadium where they beat Yokohama F. Marinos. The Pheasants were restricted to just 32% possession and had three shots on goal, with Lucao firing the winner in the 67th minute.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Cerezo Osaka	35	13	10	12	54	50	4	54:50	49
15	F. Okayama	35	11	8	16	31	40	-9	31:40	41

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 11.4 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. Cerezo have had 55.1% possession and 5.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 10.4 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while earning 5.3 corners.

Top scorer Sota Kitano has found the net 4 times, with Rafael Ratao, Motohiko Nakajima and Shunta Tanaka getting 2 each. Lucas Fernandes is the top assists maker on 2.

Fagiano have 3 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 10.0 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. Takashi Kiyama's team average 40.3% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against them, while conceding 0.4 goals from 13.7 attempts and 2.6 shots on goal.

Takaya Kimura has scored 2 goals, followed by Lucao, Takahiro Yanagi, Kazunari Ichimi and Daichi Tagami on 1. Takahiro Yanagi has been the chief assist maker in the previous 7 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Cerezo Osaka confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Koki Fukui (GK), Hayato Okuda, Ryosuke Shindo, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, Kyohei Noborizato, Sota Kitano, Shunta Tanaka, Motohiko Nakajima, Lucas Fernandes, Rafael Ratao, Thiago.

Fagiano Okayama confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Svend Brodersen (GK), Yugo Tatsuta, Daichi Tagami, Kota Kudo, Ryunosuke Sato, Ibuki Fujita, Ryo Tabei, Hijiri Kato, Hiroto Iwabuchi, Ataru Esaka, Lucao.

Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama Prediction & Betting Tips

After weighing everything up, the price of -154 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be a solid wager. Both teams might struggle to net and this J1 League prediction should be a sensible play.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cerezo games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cerezo games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Cerezo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 7 Fagiano games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Fagiano games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Fagiano games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The betting sites make it a 60.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as an option when it comes to placing a Bet Builder. You can add different picks to your bet slip and get a return if all selections win.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cerezo 1 - 0 Fagiano

One bet that has caught our eye is Cerezo to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +550 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Cerezo Over 5.5 Corners +102

Cerezo Osaka have had over 5.5 corners in three straight home matches. We think that there’s a strong case for this outcome and we’ll back Cerezo Osaka to cover the Team Corners line which is available at odds of +102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cerezo

Total

11.10 5.80 5.30

Home

11.40 7.10 4.30

Away

9.50 4.30 5.20

Fagiano

Total

11.14 5.43 5.71

Home

11.80 5.60 6.20

Away

9.50 5.00 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-116

Cerezo Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Fagiano Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-154

X

+575

2

+148

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Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama Odds

Bookies favourites Cerezo Osaka are regarded as the likeliest winners for this J1 League game and the +108 about them triumphing means a 48% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. Fagiano Okayama are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +240.

The odds suggest that Under 2.5 Goals is the likelier outcome in this match.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for J1 League matches, with the football betting sites offering Cerezo Osaka at -189 and Fagiano Okayama are priced at +145 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

+108

X

+235

2

+240

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+110

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-333

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+145

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-125

2 Hcp +0.25

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-139

Over 2.5

+107

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-118

Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama Lineups & Team News

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

The J1 League squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

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