J1 League· Regular Season - 3· Yodoko Sakura Stadium
Cerezo Osaka
Shimizu S-pulse1-0
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Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 22 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Cerezo Osaka +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 94% | 1.06 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 86% | 1.17 | - |
| 1XCerezo Osaka or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Shimizu S-pulse +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 68% | 1.48 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 63% | 1.59 | - |
| X2Shimizu S-pulse or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Cerezo Osaka to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 37% | 2.70 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 32% | 3.09 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Cerezo Osaka -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 23% | 4.31 | - |
| 2Shimizu S-pulse to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 14% | 7.00 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Shimizu S-pulse -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 6% | 16.68 | - |
Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse preview & analysis
Match preview
Cerezo Osaka host Shimizu S-pulse in the J1 League (Regular Season - 3) at Yodoko Sakura Stadium on Saturday, 22 August 2026, with kick-off at 10:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Cerezo Osaka have won 3, Shimizu S-pulse have won 0 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 3.2 goals, and both teams scored in 5 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Cerezo Osaka narrow favourites: Cerezo Osaka 44%, draw 38%, Shimizu S-pulse 18%. We expect around 2.0 goals (1.3 - 0.7 in expected goals), with 32% for over 2.5 and 37% for both teams to score.
Head to head
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 21 |
| 2 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +16 | 20 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 20 |
| 4 |  FC Tokyo | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 20 |
| 5 |  Vissel Kobe | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 19 |
| 6 |  Kashima | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 16 |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 15 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +3 | 13 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 10 | Shimizu S-pulse | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
| 11 |  Urawa | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 12 | Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 |  Mito Hollyhock | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 |
| 14 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 9 |
| 15 |  Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 9 |
| 16 |  Kyoto Sanga | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 |
| 17 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 18 |  Gamba Osaka | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 |  JEF United Chiba | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 5 |
| 20 |  Tokyo Verdy | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -10 | 4 |
Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse?
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Cerezo Osaka are favourites. Our model gives Cerezo Osaka a 44% chance of winning, Shimizu S-pulse 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse?
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We rate both teams to score at 37%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse kick off?
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Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse kicks off at 10:00 UTC on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka.
