Contest between Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse is shaping to be one of those games where recent results gets out the window. Kicking off
Cerezo Osaka’s been erratic, their showings fluctuating from brilliant to questionable. Meanwhile, Shimizu S-Pulse’s scrapping through a tough stretch, their backline looking shaky.
Digging into past meetings, it’s a toss-up. Cerezo Osaka’s had the edge lately, but footy’s got a terrible memory.
My two cents: Each outfits’ve got holes. Cerezo Osaka’s engine room’s stuttering, while Shimizu S-Pulse’s forwards lacks a spark.
Across the 1st Division, this fixture carries added significance. The competition’s race for continental qualification means every outcome is crucial, and both clubs know a strong showing here could shift momentum in the rankings. Recent form in the 1st Division suggests neither outfit can afford mistakes, making this contest even more intriguing.
Still, there’s a feeling about this one—perhaps, it’s the matchup where a player steps up.
Bottom line: This ain't just another match—it's unmissable action with ramifications at both ends of the table. Mark your calendars.
Cerezo Osaka: Koki Fukui, Hayato Okuda, Ryuya Nishio, Shinnosuke Kinoshita, Niko Takahashi, Hinata Kida, Motohiko Nakajima, Lucas Fernandes, Sota Kitano, Thiago Andrade, Rafael Ratão
Shimizu S-Pulse: Yuya Oki, Sen Takagi, Yuji Takahashi, Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi, Reon Yamahara, Zento Uno, Matheus Bueno, Shin Mitsuzaki, Takashi Inui, Capixaba, Koya Kitagawa
The latest head-to-head meetings of competitors in every tournament. Following this data we conclude that Cerezo Osaka has better chance.
Over the last matches Cerezo Osaka holds wins - 3, losses - 1 and draws - 1. Shimizu S-Pulse on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: wins - 1, losses - 3 and draws - 1. Based on this data we can assume that Cerezo Osaka at the moment is in better form, unlike Shimizu S-Pulse.
Cerezo Osaka: Urawa Red Diamonds – (Draw 0:0), Avispa Fukuoka – (Win 2:0), Kyoto Sanga – (Win 1:4), Kawasaki Frontale – (Loss 2:0), Yokohama Marinos – (Win 1:0).
Shimizu S-Pulse: Vissel Kobe – (Win 3:2), Kashima Antlers – (Loss 1:0), Machida Zelvia – (Draw 2:2), Kashiwa Reysol – (Loss 1:0), Nagoya Grampus – (Loss 0:3).
