Cerezo Osaka vs FC Tokyo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Apr 2025

Two or Less Goals Predicted in this Clash

We don’t think the net will bulge too many times when Cerezo Osaka go up against Tokyo. For this reason, we’re backing Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market and this selection is priced at -118.

Tokyo Too Good for Cerezo in Last H2H

Cerezo Osaka have enjoyed successive home victories at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. Last time out, Kashima Antlers were beaten 1-0. The Cherry Blossoms recorded seven shots on target and boasted 65% possession, with Ryosuke Shindo scoring a late winner.

FC Tokyo played Kashiwa Reysol at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Ajinomoto Stadium. The Chōfu club were restricted to just 31% possession and had four shots on goal, while Teruhito Nakagawa found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Tokyo have not lost to Cerezo in the past three meetings. In the last encounter, home team Tokyo claimed a 3-0 win at Ajinomoto Stadium. The past 10 H2H meetings have resulted in six Tokyo wins, three draws and one Cerezo victory.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Cerezo Osaka	28	10	9	9	42	39	3	42:39	39
15	FC Tokyo	28	8	7	13	30	42	-12	30:42	31

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Cerezo have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. Arthur Papas' team have averaged 55.0% possession and 5.6 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.5 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Sota Kitano leads the way with 4 goals, Rafael Ratao has 3, with Ryosuke Shindo and Motohiko Nakajima scoring 2. Lucas Fernandes is the top assists maker with 4.

Tokyo have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.7 goals from 8.2 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 51.9% possession, 3.7 corners in their favour and 4.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 8.3 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Kein Sato is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Teruhito Nakagawa, Henrique, Keita Yamashita and Soma Anzai have 1. Takahiro Koh, Soma Anzai and Kein Sato have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cerezo Osaka confirmed lineup (4-1-2-3): Koki Fukui (GK), Hayato Okuda, Ryosuke Shindo, Ryuya Nishio, Kyohei Noborizato, Shunta Tanaka, Sota Kitano, Motohiko Nakajima, Lucas Fernandes, Rafael Ratao, Thiago.

FC Tokyo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Taishi Brandon Nozawa (GK), Kosuke Shirai, Kanta Doi, Teppei Oka, Soma Anzai, Kento Hashimoto, Takahiro Koh, Kein Sato, Maki Kitahara, Kota Tawaratsumida, Teruhito Nakagawa.

Cerezo Osaka vs FC Tokyo Prediction & Betting Tips

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Under 2.5 Goals at odds of -118. This looks like an attractive bet, with the teams set to play out a low-scoring J1 League encounter.

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 FC Tokyo league stats:

• 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 3 of the last 5 Cerezo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Tokyo games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Tokyo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Tokyo games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 54.1% prospect of winning. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you want to boost your Under 2.5 Goals selection at a bigger price, then there’s an opportunity to combine this pick with BTTS No. A Total Goals & Both Teams to Score bet can often make appeal.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cerezo 1 - 0 Tokyo

Let’s take a chance on the +575 available that Cerezo secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -138

It’s been five consecutive Cerezo Osaka home matches where 9.5 corners has been covered, while the same outcome has happened in two straight Tokyo games. The two sides should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -138 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cerezo

Total

11.20 5.60 5.60

Home

11.30 7.10 4.20

Away

9.40 4.30 5.10

Tokyo

Total

8.20 3.70 4.50

Home

9.80 5.10 4.70

Away

7.70 3.40 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-111

Cerezo Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-141

Tokyo Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-154

Most Corners

1

-152

X

+575

2

+143

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Cerezo Osaka vs FC Tokyo Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

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The Cerezo Osaka betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are -103 favourites to land victory in this J1 League encounter which means a 51% chance of winning. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Tokyo are available at +255.

Over and Under 2.5 Goals backers are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-103

X

+250

2

+255

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+112

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-345

X2

-128

Draw No Bet

1

-208

2

+160

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-102

2 Hcp +0.5

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-122

No

-116

Cerezo Osaka vs FC Tokyo Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Cerezo vs Tokyo team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the J1 League squads.

Cerezo Osaka Team Page FC Tokyo Team Page