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Cerezo Osaka

COS

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Form: WLWLW
Squad Size 28
City Osaka
Stadium Yodoko Sakura Stadium
Founded 1957

Cerezo Osaka hold 13th in J1 League, in solid form. With 13 points, they exist in football's quiet middle ground - too good for relegation, too limited for European dreams. The numbers confirm: this is who they are. The squad features Yumeki Yokoyama (DRIBBLER), Ayumu Ohata (ENFORCER), and Rikito Inoue (WALL).

Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

J1 League #13
Form:
WLWLWDLDDL

Overall

Matches Played11
Wins3
Draws4
Losses4
Points13
Win Rate27%

Goals For

Goals For10
Goals Against17
Goal Difference -7
Goals / game0.9
Conceded / game1.5

Defense & discipline

Clean Sheets4
Failed to score4
Penalties scored3
Penalties missed0

Best streaks

1 Win streak
2 Draw streak
1 Loss streak

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Machida Zelvia 11 26 30 10 +20 WShimizu S-pulse 0 - 5 Machida Zelvia (21-10-2026)WMachida Zelvia 3 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (18-10-2026)WKyoto Sanga 0 - 1 Machida Zelvia (10-10-2026)LMachida Zelvia 2 - 4 Kashiwa Reysol (20-09-2026)DMachida Zelvia 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos (12-09-2026)
2 FC Tokyo 11 24 21 8 +13 DFC Tokyo 0 - 0 Kashiwa Reysol (21-10-2026)WTokyo Verdy 0 - 4 FC Tokyo (17-10-2026)WFC Tokyo 3 - 0 Urawa (10-10-2026)WFC Tokyo 1 - 0 Nagoya Grampus (19-09-2026)WGamba Osaka 0 - 2 FC Tokyo (12-09-2026)
3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 11 23 25 10 +15 LV-varen Nagasaki 4 - 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (21-10-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 3 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (17-10-2026)WTokyo Verdy 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (11-10-2026)WAvispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (19-09-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 6 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (12-09-2026)
4 Vissel Kobe 11 22 18 11 +7 LKawasaki Frontale 2 - 1 Vissel Kobe (21-10-2026)WFagiano Okayama 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (18-10-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 Vissel Kobe (09-10-2026)WGamba Osaka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (20-09-2026)WVissel Kobe 2 - 1 Kashima (11-09-2026)
5 Kashiwa Reysol 11 22 22 17 +5 DFC Tokyo 0 - 0 Kashiwa Reysol (21-10-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 1 - 3 Nagoya Grampus (17-10-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 Vissel Kobe (09-10-2026)WMachida Zelvia 2 - 4 Kashiwa Reysol (20-09-2026)WKyoto Sanga 2 - 3 Kashiwa Reysol (11-09-2026)
6 Kashima 11 20 23 18 +5 DKyoto Sanga 2 - 2 Kashima (21-10-2026)WKashima 2 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (17-10-2026)WKashima 2 - 0 Gamba Osaka (09-10-2026)DKawasaki Frontale 3 - 3 Kashima (19-09-2026)LVissel Kobe 2 - 1 Kashima (11-09-2026)
7 Kawasaki Frontale 11 19 23 17 +6 WKawasaki Frontale 2 - 1 Vissel Kobe (21-10-2026)WCerezo Osaka 2 - 4 Kawasaki Frontale (17-10-2026)LKawasaki Frontale 1 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (11-10-2026)DKawasaki Frontale 3 - 3 Kashima (19-09-2026)WMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Kawasaki Frontale (12-09-2026)
8 Urawa 11 18 20 23 -3 WUrawa 3 - 2 JEF United Chiba (21-10-2026)WMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Urawa (17-10-2026)LFC Tokyo 3 - 0 Urawa (10-10-2026)WUrawa 3 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (19-09-2026)LUrawa 1 - 2 Fagiano Okayama (13-09-2026)
9 Yokohama F. Marinos 11 17 15 11 +4 DYokohama F. Marinos 2 - 2 Tokyo Verdy (21-10-2026)DJEF United Chiba 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (17-10-2026)DCerezo Osaka 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (10-10-2026)WYokohama F. Marinos 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (19-09-2026)DMachida Zelvia 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos (12-09-2026)
10 Fagiano Okayama 11 16 14 15 -1 WFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (21-10-2026)LFagiano Okayama 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (18-10-2026)LAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 1 Fagiano Okayama (10-10-2026)LFagiano Okayama 1 - 2 Kyoto Sanga (19-09-2026)WUrawa 1 - 2 Fagiano Okayama (13-09-2026)
11 Shimizu S-pulse 11 14 10 16 -6 LShimizu S-pulse 0 - 5 Machida Zelvia (21-10-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 2 - 2 Gamba Osaka (17-10-2026)WMito Hollyhock 1 - 2 Shimizu S-pulse (11-10-2026)WShimizu S-pulse 2 - 1 JEF United Chiba (19-09-2026)WShimizu S-pulse 1 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (12-09-2026)
12 Nagoya Grampus 11 13 13 17 -4 DNagoya Grampus 1 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (21-10-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 1 - 3 Nagoya Grampus (17-10-2026)WKawasaki Frontale 1 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (11-10-2026)LFC Tokyo 1 - 0 Nagoya Grampus (19-09-2026)LV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 0 Nagoya Grampus (12-09-2026)
13 Cerezo Osaka 11 13 10 17 -7 DNagoya Grampus 1 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (21-10-2026)LCerezo Osaka 2 - 4 Kawasaki Frontale (17-10-2026)DCerezo Osaka 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (10-10-2026)DV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (19-09-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 6 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (12-09-2026)
14 V-varen Nagasaki 11 12 15 18 -3 WV-varen Nagasaki 4 - 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (21-10-2026)LKashima 2 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (17-10-2026)DJEF United Chiba 1 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (11-10-2026)DV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (19-09-2026)WV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 0 Nagoya Grampus (12-09-2026)
15 Gamba Osaka 11 10 12 19 -7 WAvispa Fukuoka 1 - 2 Gamba Osaka (21-10-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 2 - 2 Gamba Osaka (17-10-2026)LKashima 2 - 0 Gamba Osaka (09-10-2026)LGamba Osaka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (20-09-2026)LGamba Osaka 0 - 2 FC Tokyo (12-09-2026)
16 Mito Hollyhock 11 9 12 16 -4 LFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (21-10-2026)LMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Urawa (17-10-2026)LMito Hollyhock 1 - 2 Shimizu S-pulse (11-10-2026)LYokohama F. Marinos 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (19-09-2026)LMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Kawasaki Frontale (12-09-2026)
17 Kyoto Sanga 11 9 13 21 -8 DKyoto Sanga 2 - 2 Kashima (21-10-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 3 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (17-10-2026)LKyoto Sanga 0 - 1 Machida Zelvia (10-10-2026)WFagiano Okayama 1 - 2 Kyoto Sanga (19-09-2026)LKyoto Sanga 2 - 3 Kashiwa Reysol (11-09-2026)
18 Avispa Fukuoka 11 7 12 18 -6 LAvispa Fukuoka 1 - 2 Gamba Osaka (21-10-2026)LMachida Zelvia 3 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (18-10-2026)WAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 1 Fagiano Okayama (10-10-2026)LAvispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (19-09-2026)LShimizu S-pulse 1 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (12-09-2026)
19 JEF United Chiba 11 6 10 22 -12 LUrawa 3 - 2 JEF United Chiba (21-10-2026)DJEF United Chiba 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (17-10-2026)DJEF United Chiba 1 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (11-10-2026)LShimizu S-pulse 2 - 1 JEF United Chiba (19-09-2026)DTokyo Verdy 1 - 1 JEF United Chiba (13-09-2026)
20 Tokyo Verdy 11 5 6 20 -14 DYokohama F. Marinos 2 - 2 Tokyo Verdy (21-10-2026)LTokyo Verdy 0 - 4 FC Tokyo (17-10-2026)LTokyo Verdy 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (11-10-2026)LUrawa 3 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (19-09-2026)DTokyo Verdy 1 - 1 JEF United Chiba (13-09-2026)

Match Coverage

Cerezo Osaka results, scores, and our take on recent matches

DateMatchScoreLeagueCoverageFutMetrix
Oct 21, 2026 Away Nagoya Grampus 1-1 J1 League
Stalemate at Toyota Stadium Prolongs Mid-Table Misery

Stalemate at Toyota Stadium Prolongs Mid-Table Misery A gritty clash ended in a 1-1 draw that ultimately does little to ignite either side's stuttering league campaign. Lightning out of the Blocks The crowd at Toyota Stadium barely had time to take their seats before Nagoya Grampus drew first blood. With...

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Oct 17, 2026 Home Kawasaki Frontale 2-4 J1 League
Six-Goal Thriller: Frontale Punish Ten-Man Cerezo in Osaka

Six-Goal Thriller: Frontale Punish Ten-Man Cerezo in Osaka An early red card sparked absolute chaos rather than a defensive collapse, as the visitors eventually overpowered a remarkably resilient home side in a true J1 League classic. The Red Mist Descends The atmosphere at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium was electric from the...

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Oct 10, 2026 Home Yokohama F. Marinos 0-0 J1 League
VAR Intervention Forges a Frustrating Stalemate

VAR Intervention Forges a Frustrating Stalemate 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...

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Sep 19, 2026 Away V-varen Nagasaki 1-1 J1 League
Spot-Kick Drama Divides the Spoils at Peace Stadium

Spot-Kick Drama Divides the Spoils at Peace Stadium A tense encounter at Peace Stadium connected by SoftBank saw early home joy neutralized by a second-half penalty, leaving both sides with plenty to ponder. The First Blow The contest began with an undeniable Intensity , as both teams looked to stamp...

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Sep 12, 2026 Away Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-6 J1 League
Hiroshima's Six-Goal Symphony Dismantles Osaka

Hiroshima's Six-Goal Symphony Dismantles Osaka A devastating attacking masterclass turned what looked like a tight mid-table clash into an absolute rout at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima. Early Intent The match began with a blistering tempo, setting a high Intensity that Cerezo Osaka simply could not handle right from the opening...

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Sep 06, 2026 Home Tokyo Verdy 0-0 J1 League
Blunt Blades at Yodoko Sakura Stadium

Blunt Blades at Yodoko Sakura Stadium Total control means nothing when you cannot find the back of the net, leaving the hosts frustrated and the visitors relieved. The Opening Barrage The early passages of play at Yodoko Sakura Stadium set a familiar tone. Cerezo Osaka absolutely dominated possession, hoarding the...

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Sep 02, 2026 Home Kashiwa Reysol 2-0 J1 League
Sakuragawa's Brace Shatters Reysol's Momentum

Sakuragawa's Brace Shatters Reysol's Momentum A ruthless display of counter-punching saw Cerezo Osaka derail the league leaders, proving that tactical discipline can overcome pure territorial control. The Early Ambush The atmosphere inside Yodoko Sakura Stadium crackled with anticipation as Kashiwa Reysol arrived looking to cement their status at the J1...

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Aug 29, 2026 Away Vissel Kobe 0-1 J1 League
Penalty Drama Decides the Kansai Derby

Penalty Drama Decides the Kansai Derby A tense Kansai Derby at Noevir Stadium swung on a single VAR decision, proving that in regional rivalries, defensive grit often outshines territorial control. Early Tensions The regional pride on the line in this Kansai Derby at Noevir Stadium set the stage for a...

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Aug 22, 2026 Home Shimizu S-pulse 1-0 J1 League
A Toothless Siege at Yodoko Sakura Stadium

A Toothless Siege at Yodoko Sakura Stadium A painfully blunt encounter where Cerezo's overwhelming possession dominance amounted to absolutely nothing, leaving both sides starved of a single shot on target. Opening Exchanges From the opening sequences at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, it became abundantly clear that the hosts intended to dictate...

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Aug 15, 2026 Away Avispa Fukuoka 0-3 J1 League
A Masterclass in Counter-Attacking

A Masterclass in Counter-Attacking 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...

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Aug 08, 2026 Home Fagiano Okayama 2-1 J1 League
Clinical Cerezo Stun Wasteful Fagiano

Clinical Cerezo Stun Wasteful Fagiano A ruthless four-minute spell from the hosts proved that absolute quality in the final third trumps sheer volume of chances. The Opening Exchange Yodoko Sakura Stadium was briefly stunned into silence. Fagiano Okayama arrived with genuine intent, dictating a frantic early tempo and immediately putting...

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Jun 06, 2026 Away FC Tokyo 3-1 J1 League
Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Tokyo: Cerezo Clinch Knockout Progression

Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Tokyo: Cerezo Clinch Knockout Progression An explosive first-half display from the visitors shattered the aggregate deadlock, turning a knife-edge tie into a masterclass in clinical finishing. Early Chaos and Disallowed Drama Stepping onto the pitch at the National Olympic Stadium tied 2-2 on aggregate, the Stakes...

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May 30, 2026 Home FC Tokyo 2-2 J1 League
Thrilling First Leg Leaves Knockout Tie on a Knife Edge

Thrilling First Leg Leaves Knockout Tie on a Knife Edge A pulsating 2-2 draw in Osaka showcased relentless attacking intent, leaving this third-place playoff perfectly balanced ahead of the return leg. A Frenetic Opening The atmosphere at Yodoko Sakura Stadium crackled from the opening moments as Cerezo Osaka edged possession...

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May 24, 2026 Away Fagiano Okayama 3-2 J1 League
Substitutes Dictate Five-Goal Thriller at City Light Stadium

Substitutes Dictate Five-Goal Thriller at City Light Stadium A sensational tactical battle saw impactful substitutions turn an already tense clash into a chaotic late shootout for crucial upper-table points. Early Precision The fixture ignited almost immediately at City Light Stadium as off-the-ball movement tore through the defensive lines. With an...

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May 17, 2026 Home Nagoya Grampus 6-1 J1 League
A Counter-Attacking Masterclass in Osaka

A Counter-Attacking Masterclass in Osaka Cerezo Osaka dismantled title-chasing Nagoya Grampus in a ruthless transition display that severely dents the visitors' championship aspirations. The Opening Salvo The atmosphere at Yodoko Sakura Stadium crackled from the first exchange, setting the stage for an extraordinary J1 League shock. Cerezo Osaka came into...

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May 09, 2026 Home V-varen Nagasaki 3-2 J1 League
Late Kagawa Heroics Settle a Five-Goal Thriller at Yodoko Sakura Stadium

Late Kagawa Heroics Settle a Five-Goal Thriller at Yodoko Sakura Stadium A relentless attacking siege met stubborn counter-attacking efficiency, creating a gripping contest decided only in the dying seconds. Opening Act The early exchanges at Yodoko Sakura Stadium were defined by pure Intensity . Cerezo Osaka dominated possession, but it...

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May 06, 2026 Away Shimizu S-pulse 1-1 (PEN 3.0-5.0) J1 League
Late Penalty Chaos Rocks Nihondaira

Late Penalty Chaos Rocks Nihondaira Our verdict: A relentless offensive siege finally broke a goalkeeping masterclass, rewarding the hosts with a deeply dramatic shootout triumph. The Early Ambush The visitors silenced IAI Stadium Nihondaira early on. Cerezo Osaka absorbed the initial atmosphere and struck against the run of play in...

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May 03, 2026 Home Avispa Fukuoka 1-1 (PEN 4.0-3.0) J1 League
Shootout Drama at Sakura: Cerezo Break Fukuoka Hearts

Shootout Drama at Sakura: Cerezo Break Fukuoka Hearts In a match of contrasting styles, Cerezo Osaka's relentless possession eventually paid dividends, securing crucial points via a nerve-shredding penalty shootout. Early Stings and Stubborn Walls The Yodoko Sakura Stadium witnessed an intriguing clash of styles right from the opening exchanges. The...

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Apr 29, 2026 Away Vissel Kobe 0-0 (PEN 4.0-2.0) J1 League
Goalkeeping Masterclass Forces Dramatic Shootout

Goalkeeping Masterclass Forces Dramatic Shootout An intense clash defined by extraordinary goalkeeping heroics ultimately saw Cerezo Osaka snatch a vital victory via a shootout against the league leaders. Opening Stalemate The atmosphere at Noevir Stadium Kobe crackled with tension as Vissel Kobe looked to cement their spot at the top...

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Apr 25, 2026 Away Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-2 J1 League
Late Penalty Drama Completes Hiroshima's Stunner

Late Penalty Drama Completes Hiroshima's Stunner A dramatic stoppage-time penalty capped an extraordinary comeback, shifting the momentum of this upper-mid-table clash in truly thrilling fashion. Early Sparks and Osaka's Strike At Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, the match ignited almost instantly. We expected a cagey affair between two sides separated by...

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