J1 League Gameweek 2
Avispa Fukuoka 3 - 0 FT Cerezo Osaka
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Futmetrix Verdict
93
Plzen
vs
Union St. Gilloise
Thu, Sep 17 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
4
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
A gritty start to European nights.
Futmetrix Verdict
56
OFI
vs
1899 Hoffenheim
Thu, Sep 17 • 16:45 UTC
⚡ Form
7
⚖️ Balance
54
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
Hoffenheim huge favorites in Crete trip.
Futmetrix Verdict
56
Crystal Palace
vs
Lech Poznan
Thu, Sep 17 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
6
⚖️ Balance
53
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
62
Palace look to coast against Poznan.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
35' K. Fujimoto
43' Y. Tsujioka
45' K. Maeda
HT
↓ K. Okazawa ↑J. Irvine 46'
↓ Y. Yokoyama ↑Thiago Andrade 60'
↓ S. Kagawa ↑Y. Komi 60'
62' ↓ M. Shigemi ↑S. Nago
62' ↓ K. Fujimoto ↑D. Fukazawa
67' ↓ K. Maeda ↑K. Shiihashi
67' ↓ S. Morooka ↑S. Usui
74' Werik Popo (D. Fukazawa)
↓ T. Nakamura ↑P. Sabbag 78'
84' ↓ K. Mikuni ↑T. Nara
↓ A. Ohata ↑K. Noborizato 84'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Avispa Fukuoka
Goalkeepers
Takumi Nagaishi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Teppei Oka 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Kennedy Egbus Mikuni 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yuma Tsujioka 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
2
Aerials Won
1
Tackles
Midfielders
Yu Hashimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kokoro Maeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Tomoya Miki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuki Fujimoto 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Shu Morooka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Masato Shigemi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Werik Popó
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Kazuki Fujita 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daiki Fukazawa 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
33
Minutes
7
Rating
Tatsuki Nara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yota Maejima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shintaro Nago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oriol Romeu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keiya Shiihashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sonosuke Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shosei Usui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cerezo Osaka
Goalkeepers
Kosuke Nakamura
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Dion-Johan Cools 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
67%
Pass Acc
Shinnosuke Hatanaka 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
76
Passes
10
Duels
Rikito Inoue
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Takumi Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Kosei Okazawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Shunta Tanaka
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
63
Passes
10
Duels
Ayumu Ohata
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Shinji Kagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Yumeki Yokoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Solomon Sakuragawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Koto Abe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Travis Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayato Okuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyohei Noborizato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Irvine 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
5
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Lucas Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yota Komi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Sabbag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2026 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 02/15/2026 | Avispa Fukuoka | 0 - 2 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 09/13/2025 | Avispa Fukuoka | 2 - 4 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 05/24/2025 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 0 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 11/09/2024 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 0 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 05/18/2024 | Avispa Fukuoka | 0 - 3 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 06/30/2023 | Cerezo Osaka | 0 - 1 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 02/25/2023 | Avispa Fukuoka | 2 - 1 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 07/30/2022 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 0 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 04/17/2022 | Avispa Fukuoka | 0 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
05/03/2026
02/15/2026
09/13/2025
05/24/2025
11/09/2024
05/18/2024
06/30/2023
02/25/2023
07/30/2022
04/17/2022
Avispa Fukuoka Win
Cerezo Osaka Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Avispa Fukuoka
Cerezo Osaka
Avispa Fukuoka
Cerezo Osaka
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Masterclass in Counter-Attacking
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A ruthless display of transition football saw the hosts dismantle their possession-heavy opponents with surgical precision.
Absorbing the Pressure
The opening whistle at Best Denki Stadium ushered in a tactical pattern that would define the entire contest. Cerezo Osaka took immediate command of the ball, dictating the tempo and dominating possession to the tune of 67%. The Balance of play initially seemed skewed toward the visitors, who relentlessly circulated the ball across the pitch with an impressive 535 total passes. However, their vast periods of possession lacked the cutting edge required to break down a resolute defensive unit. The hosts absorbed the pressure with immense discipline, waiting patiently for their opening. That crucial moment arrived in the 35th minute when K. Fujimoto finished off a blistering counter-attack, shattering the deadlock and completely rewriting the tactical script.
Striking Before the Break
The momentum shifted permanently just before the interval, setting the stage for a massive Upset Factor. While the visitors continued to pass the ball sideways with 84% accuracy, they remained entirely toothless in the final third, managing a solitary shot on target all match. Conversely, the hosts attacked with lethal intent every time they won the ball back. In the 43rd minute, Y. Tsujioka doubled the advantage, striking a devastating psychological blow right before the halftime whistle. The Intensity from the home side out of possession was immense, aggressively closing down spaces and turning the visitors' possession into a sterile exercise. This double blow left the pre-match favorites looking shell-shocked as they trudged down the tunnel.
A Tactical Masterstroke
The second half merely cemented a tactical masterclass, delivering a flawless defensive performance mixed with clinical transitions. Substitute D. Fukazawa entered the fray and immediately made his mark, showcasing exactly how to impact a game off the bench. In the 74th minute, he carved open the ragged defensive line to feed Werik Popo, who ruthlessly killed off the tie. Avispa Fukuoka climbed out of the early-season danger zone with this emphatic 3-0 victory. The Stakes were exceptionally high after their opening day defeat, and they responded with a perfect blueprint. They sacrificed possession to win the war, leaving their bewildered opponents to reflect on a heavy defeat despite having the lion's share of the ball.
Key Questions
How did substitute Werik Popó change the game?
He provided the ultimate lethal touch in the 74th minute, scoring the definitive third goal to completely extinguish any lingering hopes of a comeback.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
An Early Top-Four Test Lacking Fireworks
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. While both clubs sit near the summit, our verdict suggests this tightly contested J1 League affair might be one for the tactical purists rather than the highlights reel.
The Setup
On August 15, 2026, Avispa Fukuoka host Cerezo Osaka at Best Denki Stadium. An off-the-charts Balance rating highlights how little separates the fourth and fifth-placed sides. However, a modest Stars rating and low Stakes this early in the regular season temper broader expectations. Yumeki Yokoyama provides a vital glimmer of attacking hope for the visitors in an otherwise pragmatic matchup.
Key Battle
With no marquee individual matchups dominating the narrative, the contest boils down to a gritty midfield turf war. The home midfield, anchored by T. Miki, must disrupt the rhythm of a visiting engine room featuring Thiago Andrade and S. Tanaka. Expect a congested center of the park where space is at an absolute premium and passing lanes vanish quickly.
Our Prediction
A dead heat. The probability gap is virtually non-existent, pointing toward a cagey draw. Both sides will prioritize not losing over gambling for the win, resulting in a risk-averse ninety minutes defined by defensive structure rather than offensive flair.