Cerezo Osaka vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
Cerezo Osaka vs Kawasaki Frontale Predictions
We’re going to side with Cerezo Osaka on the Asian Handicap with a +0.5 goal start. They can either win or avoid defeat against Kawasaki Frontale, with this bet looking like a value proposition at -172.
This Cerezo Osaka vs Kawasaki Frontale betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Cerezo Osaka host Kawasaki Frontale at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, with kick-off set for 02:00 on Saturday 17 October.
Cerezo Osaka played Yokohama F. Marinos at home in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. Pablo Machin's side recorded two shots on target and had 51% possession.
Kawasaki Frontale lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Nagoya Grampus 2-1 at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu. The Blue and Black had 51% possession and managed two shots on goal, with Yasuto Wakizaka finding the net.
H2H: Cerezo 2-0 Winners in Last Head-to-Head Battle
It was Cerezo who came out on top when they last played Frontale. At Yodoko Sakura Stadium, a 2-0 home win was recorded. It’s been five Cerezo wins, two draws and three Frontale victories in the past 10 H2H matches.
| J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | K. Frontale |
9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 17:14 | 13 |
| 12 | Cerezo Osaka |
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 7:12 | 12 |
Cerezo have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 11.7 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. The Cherry Blossoms have averaged 54.9% possession and 5.4 corners per game, conceding 1.3 goals and 6.5 corners from 13.9 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.
Top goalscorer Solomon Sakuragawa has found the net 5 times, with Lucas Fernandes, Satoki Uejo, Thiago and Yumeki Yokoyama scoring 1 each. Shinji Kagawa and Masaya Shibayama have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.
Frontale have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 17.3 attempts, 6.1 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. Shigetoshi Hasebe's men average 52.7% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 5.8 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts.
Marcinho has recorded 6 goals, Yasuto Wakizaka 3, with Tatsuya Ito and Lazar Romanic both managing 2. Yasuto Wakizaka and Derik Lacerda are the top assist makers with 3 in the previous 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
There’s a strong case for backing Cerezo Osaka on the Asian Handicap in this J1 League match. Landing odds of -172 looks value when it comes to the home team with a +0.5 goal start.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
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When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 63.3% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re going for Cerezo at +650 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.
Corners Prediction
Cerezo Osaka have had an average of 6.80 corners in the past 5 home matches, with Kawasaki Frontale averaging 3.60 corners in their previous 5 away games. We think that the value can be found by backing Cerezo to have the most corners and we like the odds of -133.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our same-game multi, try Cerezo Osaka to cover the +0.5 Asian Handicap, more than two goals to be scored and also Cerezo Osaka to win the Corners bet.
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Cerezo Osaka vs Kawasaki Frontale Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The Kawasaki Frontale betting odds are +125 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this J1 League encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 44% chance of winning. Cerezo Osaka are seen as the most unlikely winner at +175.
The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Frontale are -147, while Cerezo are alternatively priced at +102.
Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -233 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Stats: Last 10 J1 League matches only.
Cerezo Osaka have avoided defeat in their last ten matches at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. Pablo Machin's side have managed six wins and four draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 0.70.
Frontale have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
The previous Yodoko Sakura Stadium encounter involved a 2-0 Cerezo win against Frontale. The previous 5 H2H meetings at Yodoko Sakura Stadium have involved four Cerezo triumphs and just one win for Frontale.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cerezo Osaka Home Stats |
6-4-0 | 2.70 | 2.00 | 0.70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Kawasaki Frontale Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 2.30 | 1.00 | 1.30 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- J1 League: 25/10 2025 Cerezo 2 Frontale 0
- J1 League: 18/05 2025 Frontale 2 Cerezo 0
- J1 League: 14/07 2024 Frontale 1 Cerezo 1
- J1 League: 13/04 2024 Cerezo 1 Frontale 0
- J1 League: 02/09 2023 Cerezo 3 Frontale 0
- J1 League: 18/03 2023 Frontale 0 Cerezo 0
- J1 League: 02/07 2022 Cerezo 2 Frontale 1
- J1 League: 02/04 2022 Frontale 1 Cerezo 4
- J1 League: 20/11 2021 Cerezo 1 Frontale 4
- J1 League: 03/03 2021 Frontale 3 Cerezo 2
Cerezo Osaka League Stats
Kawasaki Frontale League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 6.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cerezo Osaka this season are Solomon Sakuragawa (3), Lucas Fernandes (1), Satoki Uejo (1)
- Top Assistors for Cerezo Osaka this season are Shinji Kagawa (2), Hayato Okuda (1), Jackson Irvine (1)
Cerezo Osaka vs Kawasaki Frontale Lineups & Team News
Make sure you're up to date on the Cerezo vs Frontale team news before betting. Get the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.
Previous Cerezo Osaka Lineups
Previous Kawasaki Frontale Lineups
Cerezo Osaka Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pablo Machin
Kawasaki Frontale Player Stats & Squad
J1 League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 21:14 | 21 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce H. | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 22:6 | 20 |
| 3 | Machida Zelvia | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 22:10 | 20 |
| 4 | FC Tokyo | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 17:8 | 20 |
| 5 | Vissel Kobe | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14:9 | 19 |
| 6 | Kashima Antlers | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19:16 | 16 |
| 7 | Yokohama F.M. | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13:9 | 15 |
| 8 | K. Frontale | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17:14 | 13 |
| 9 | F. Okayama | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12:12 | 13 |
| 10 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8:9 | 13 |
| 11 | Urawa Reds | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 16:21 | 12 |
| 12 | Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7:12 | 12 |
| 13 | Mito Hollyhock | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12:13 | 9 |
| 14 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11:16 | 9 |
| 15 | Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9:15 | 9 |
| 16 | Kyoto Sanga | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11:16 | 8 |
| 17 | Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11:13 | 7 |
| 18 | Gamba Osaka | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:16 | 6 |
| 19 | JEF United | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8:19 | 5 |
| 20 | Tokyo Verdy | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 4:14 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Tokyo | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9:5 | 12 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 11 |
| 3 | Sanfrecce H. | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:2 | 10 |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 5 | Kashiwa Reysol | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10:7 | 9 |
| 6 | Kashima Antlers | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 9 |
| 7 | K. Frontale | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:10 | 8 |
| 8 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:7 | 8 |
| 9 | Yokohama F.M. | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 10 | Machida Zelvia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:7 | 7 |
| 11 | Avispa Fukuoka | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:7 | 7 |
| 12 | F. Okayama | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4:4 | 7 |
| 14 | Nagoya Grampus | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 15 | Urawa Reds | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 16 | Mito Hollyhock | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:7 | 5 |
| 17 | Gamba Osaka | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 18 | JEF United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Kyoto Sanga | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 20 | Tokyo Verdy | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3:11 | 2 |
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