Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka

Fagiano Okayama host Cerezo Osaka in this Japanese J1 league encounter at JFE Harenokuni Stadium, with kick-off set for 01:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

If you agree with our verdict that Fagiano Okayama can avoid defeat against Cerezo Osaka, then you can back the home team with a +0.25 goal start at -115. This means our Asian Handicap stake is split equally between 0 and +0.5.

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Fagiano Okayama played Albirex Niigata on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Denka Big Swan Stadium. The Pheasants recorded just 32% possession and had one shot on target, while Kazunari Ichimi scored the goal.

Cerezo Osaka were beaten in their previous three games and the latest was on the road at Toyota Stadium. Nagoya Grampus claimed a 2-1 win. Arthur Papas' side racked up six shots on goal and boasted 65% possession, while Vitor Bueno found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cerezo beat Fagiano at home when the teams last met. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Cerezo Osaka	37	14	10	13	59	54	5	59:54	52
16	F. Okayama	37	11	9	17	32	42	-10	32:42	42

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Fagiano have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 5.7 attempts. Takashi Kiyama's team have averaged 45.1% possession and 4.8 corners per match, conceding 1.5 goals and 4.6 corners from 3.7 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts.

Top scorer Hiroto Iwabuchi has found the net 3 times, with Kazunari Ichimi and Ataru Esaka getting 2 apiece. Leading assistor is Ataru Esaka with 3.

Cerezo have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 5.2 shots on goal, 10.7 attempts and 1.6 goals. The Cherry Blossoms average 54.2% possession, 6.4 corners taken and 5.3 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 7.7 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Lucas Fernandes has recorded 4 goals, Rafael Ratao 3, with Vitor Bueno and Masaya Shibayama both managing 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Masaya Shibayama, Thiago and Shion Homma who have all made 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Fagiano Okayama confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Svend Brodersen (GK), Kaito Abe, Yugo Tatsuta, Yoshitake Suzuki, Masaya Matsumoto, Yuta Kamiya, Eiji Miyamoto, Ryunosuke Sato, Ataru Esaka, Hiroto Iwabuchi, Lucao.

Cerezo Osaka confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Koki Fukui (GK), Hayato Okuda, Ryosuke Shindo, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, Ayumu Ohata, Shunta Tanaka, Hinata Kida, Shion Homma, Motohiko Nakajima, Thiago, Rafael Ratao.

Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction & Betting Tips

This Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Fagiano Okayama +0.25 for this J1 League game, with odds of -115 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The J1 League form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Fagiano in 11 of their last 17 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Fagiano in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cerezo in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cerezo in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cerezo in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Fagiano Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -115 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Fagiano 1 - 0 Cerezo

There could be merit in backing Fagiano to win 1-0. Odds of +540 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Fagiano Over 4.5 Corners -138

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Fagiano Okayama in their past three home games, while the previous 5 Cerezo Osaka matches have seen them concede an average of 6.20 corners. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to Fagiano covering the Team Corners line, with odds of -138 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Fagiano

Total

9.40 4.80 4.60

Home

9.60 5.40 4.20

Away

10.50 4.10 6.40

Cerezo

Total

11.70 6.40 5.30

Home

13.20 7.20 6.00

Away

9.00 4.30 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-106

Under 10.5

-141

Fagiano Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Cerezo Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+110

X

+650

2

-108

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Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka 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.

With the bookmakers affording them a 47% chance of winning, Cerezo Osaka might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +114 when it comes to this J1 League encounter. The +200 means that Fagiano Okayama are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Cerezo are -175, while Fagiano are alternatively priced at +120.

You can land odds which are similar whether you’re backing Over or Under 2.5 Goals. BTTS Yes is on offer at -141 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+200

X

+245

2

+114

Half-Time Result

1

+270

X

+123

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-164

12

-400

X2

-313

Draw No Bet

1

+120

2

-175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-115

2 Hcp -0.25

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-115

Over 2.5

-118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-141

No

-100

Fagiano have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Cerezo have clocked up four losses, three wins and three draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Fagiano Okayama Home Stats		3-2-5	1.80	0.80	1.00	4	6	4	6
Cerezo Osaka Away Stats		3-3-4	3.70	1.70	2.00	8	2	7	3

• 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

Fagiano Okayama vs Cerezo Osaka Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Fagiano vs Cerezo team news before betting. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

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