J1 League Gameweek 9
Cerezo Osaka 0 - 0 FT Yokohama F. Marinos
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Futmetrix Verdict
46
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Racing Santander
0-3
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
48
⚖️ Balance
11
🏆 Stakes
49
🎲 Upset
0
Three early blows, one late reprieve denied
Futmetrix Verdict
78
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Ulsan Hyundai FC
2-1
Gangwon FC
⚡ Intensity
64
⚖️ Balance
87
🏆 Stakes
36
🎲 Upset
0
Farias delivers Ulsan's late lift
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' Javi Hernández
26' Ayumu Ohata
32' Rikito Inoue
HT
50' Jackson Irvine
53' ↓ Javi Hernández ↑Travis Takahashi
62' ↓ Lucas Fernandes ↑Yota Komi
Takuto Kimura 66'
71' ↓ Yumeki Yokoyama ↑Kosei Okazawa
72' ↓ Pablo Sabbag ↑Shinji Kagawa
↓ Ryo Miyaichi ↑Jordy Croux 75'
↓ Jun Amano ↑Daiya Tono 75'
↓ Tomoki Kondo ↑George Onaiwu 82'
↓ Kaina Tanimura ↑Rio Nitta 82'
↓ Kosuke Matsumura ↑Kei Chinen 89'
90'+2 Shinji Kagawa
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cerezo Osaka
Goalkeepers
Kosuke Nakamura 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dion-Johan Cools 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Rikito Inoue 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Javier Hernández
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Hayato Okuda 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Shunta Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Irvine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayumu Ohata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Fernandes 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yumeki Yokoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Pablo Sabbag 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Koto Abe 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Takumi Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Travis Takahashi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Shinji Kagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosei Okazawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reiya Sakata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Satoki Uejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yota Komi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Nagasoe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yokohama F. Marinos
Goalkeepers
Hiroki Iikura 
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
51
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Takuto Kimura
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Jeison Quiñónes
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Kosei Suwama
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Toichi Suzuki
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
33%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Kosuke Matsumura 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
35%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Riku Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoki Kondo
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
Jun Amano
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ryo Miyaichi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Kaina Tanimura
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Park Il-Gyu
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Taisei Inoue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Fujii
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Kida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kei Chinen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiya Tono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
George Onaiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Nitta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Croux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 - 1 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 05/11/2025 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 0 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 08/24/2024 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 4 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Japan National Stadium |
| 04/27/2024 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 11/12/2023 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 04/01/2023 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 07/10/2022 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 02/19/2022 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 - 2 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 10/24/2021 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 04/06/2021 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
11/30/2025
05/11/2025
08/24/2024
04/27/2024
11/12/2023
04/01/2023
07/10/2022
02/19/2022
10/24/2021
04/06/2021
Cerezo Osaka Win
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +12
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 9 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +23
P: 13 GD: +22
P: 13 GD: +20
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -10
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -11
P: 13 GD: -9
P: 13 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Cerezo Osaka
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Cerezo Osaka
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
VAR Intervention Forges a Frustrating Stalemate
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. An early VAR red card killed the contest's momentum, leaving both sides to scrap out a disjointed and ultimately forgettable goalless draw that does neither any favours.
Tentative Beginnings
The match began with a cagey, tactical rhythm at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium. Cerezo Osaka edged possession in the early stages with 51% of the ball, patiently circulating 376 total passes as they probed for openings. However, the attacking rhythm was painfully absent from both sides. The Stakes felt relatively modest for this mid-table clash, and it showed in the cautious, risk-averse tempo. Yokohama F. Marinos struggled to connect their midfield to the forward line, frequently misplacing passes in the final third—ultimately registering 83 failed passes. Despite seeing slightly more of the ball, the hosts were equally blunt in front of goal. Their build-up play was heavily laboured, failing to register a single big chance in the opening exchanges. The lack of genuine attacking intent made for a highly sterile spectacle, with both defensive units comfortably absorbing whatever minor threats came their way.
The VAR Pivot
The defining moment arrived in the 32nd minute, entirely shifting the Balance of the afternoon. A clumsy challenge prompted an immediate VAR review, culminating in a card upgrade and a straight red for Rikito Inoue. This numerical disadvantage forced the hosts to completely abandon their initial game plan, retreating into a rigid, defensive low block. Rather than capitalising on the extra man, the visitors appeared completely flummoxed by the sudden tactical pivot. Yokohama managed 12 total shots throughout the match, but a dismal 0.15 shooting accuracy meant they rarely troubled the goalkeeper. Anderson Lopes and the visiting attacking contingent were utterly stifled, unable to break down a resolute ten-man wall. Cerezo’s defensive resilience was highlighted by their 20 tackles and 15 crucial clearances, frustrating their opponents at every turn.
A Frustrating Resolution
The second half ultimately descended into an exercise in attacking futility. The Intensity bottomed out as the ten men of Cerezo seemed entirely content to secure a solitary point, while Yokohama clearly lacked the creative spark required to break them down. Both teams finished with an expected goals tally well below 1.00—Cerezo at 0.76 and Yokohama at a marginally better 0.93—which serves as a damning indictment of the offensive quality on display. This disjointed result leaves the away side stalled in seventh place on 15 points, while the hosts continue to hover uncomfortably in eleventh on 12 points. The lack of any genuine Upset Factor meant this fixture played out exactly as the underlying numbers suggested: a cautious, mistake-ridden affair where defensive survival comfortably trumped attacking ambition. A point apiece does very little to accelerate either side's season trajectory.
Key Questions
Why was Rikito Inoue sent off?
A VAR review in the 32nd minute upgraded his initial yellow card to a straight red following a dangerous challenge.
Did either team dominate possession?
No, the match was incredibly tight. Cerezo Osaka edged possession with 51%, while Yokohama F. Marinos held the remaining 49%.
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.
Mid-Table Ambitions Collide in Osaka
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. This J1 League clash presents a golden opportunity for the visitors to cement their top-half status while the hosts desperately need to halt a worrying slide down the table.
The Setup
Cerezo Osaka welcome Yokohama F. Marinos to Yodoko Sakura Stadium for this crucial regular-season encounter. Sitting down in 11th place, the hosts are battling a patchy Form rating that highlights their ongoing struggles for consistency. They simply cannot afford to keep dropping points if they intend to push for the upper echelons of the league. Conversely, the visitors arrive in sixth place, boasting a highly impressive away record that bolsters their strong Balance going into the fixture. With modest Stakes on the line at this stage of the campaign, both sides might be tempted to play with more freedom, though Marinos will be heavily motivated to exploit Cerezo's negative goal differential and make a statement on the road.
Key Battle
Because neither side will rely entirely on a single talisman, the defining clash will unfold purely as a tactical chess match between Cerezo Osaka's vulnerable defensive line and Yokohama's surging attacking unit. With the home side frequently shipping goals in their own backyard, their back four must remain heavily disciplined. They will be severely tested by a visiting forward unit that has proven ruthlessly efficient on their travels, creating a fascinating dynamic of attack versus containment.
Our Prediction
While the home side is slightly favored by the oddsmakers, our take leans toward a narrow away victory or, at best, a highly frustrating draw for the hosts. Yokohama's proven ability to grind out results away from home, combined with a high Stars rating driven by lethal finishing, suggests they will find a way through the home resistance. We expect a hard-fought 2-1 win for the visitors as their attacking quality ultimately prevails.