Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction & Preview
J-League (Japan) · Aug 22, 2026 · kickoff 10:00 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
J-LEAGUE (JAPAN)
Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Model pick: Cerezo Osaka (43%)
Goals: Over 2.5
BTTS: Yes
📊 Match Prediction
Win probabilities from our own Poisson statistical model (attack & defence ratings, home advantage, expected goals):
Expected goals: 1.57 – 1.07
Total goals: 2.6
Over 2.5: 50%
Both teams score: 55%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| Cerezo Osaka | Shimizu S-Pulse |
|---|
| League position | #3 (0 pts) | #7 (0 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | n/a | n/a |
| Win rate this season* | 0% | 0% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 1.0 / 1.4 | 1.6 / 1.0 |
*Cerezo Osaka shown at home, Shimizu S-Pulse shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
Cerezo Osaka — last 5
LWWWL
At home: keeps a clean sheet 29% of the time; 48% of home games go over 2.5.
Shimizu S-Pulse — last 5
LWWWL
On the road: clean sheet 27% of the time; 52% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | Cerezo Osaka (home) | Shimizu S-Pulse (away) |
|---|
| This season record | n/a | n/a |
| Clean sheet rate | 29% | 27% |
| Both teams scored | 56% | 56% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 48% | 52% |
| Top scorer | Solomon Sakuragawa (8) | Se-Hun Oh (7) |
J-League (Japan) — league context this season
Avg goals / game: 2.55
Home wins: 41%
Draws: 25%
Away wins: 33%
Over 2.5: 47%
BTTS: 50%
Use these J-League (Japan) averages as a benchmark for the two teams above.
🎲 More Prediction Markets
Derived from the model's expected goals (1.57 vs 1.07):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 1-1 (12%) |
| Double chance — Cerezo Osaka or draw (1X) | 74% |
| Double chance — Shimizu S-Pulse or draw (X2) | 51% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 75% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 74% / 26% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 27% / 73% |
| Cerezo Osaka clean sheet | 34% |
| Shimizu S-Pulse clean sheet | 21% |
🎯 Our Verdict
Cerezo Osaka is the model's most likely outcome at
43%. Cerezo Osaka are backed at home, where they average 1.4 goals a game. Goals may be harder to come by (50% under 2.5).
The lean on goals is
Over 2.5 and both-teams-to-score
Yes.
These are model probabilities, not guarantees — football is uncertain by design.
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❓ Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse — FAQ
Who will win Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse?
Our statistical model makes Cerezo Osaka the most likely result at 43%. Full probabilities: Cerezo Osaka 43%, draw 27%, Shimizu S-Pulse 30%.
Will both teams score in Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse?
The model gives a 55% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'Yes'.
How many goals in Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse?
Expected goals are 1.57 for Cerezo Osaka and 1.07 for Shimizu S-Pulse — about 2.6 total, pointing to Over 2.5.
What is the most likely score in Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 1-1 (12%). Double chance for Cerezo Osaka or draw is 74%.