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Cerezo Osaka

COS

日本語

Form: LWLLW

Squad Size 29

City Osaka

Stadium Yodoko Sakura Stadium

Founded 1957

Cerezo Osaka in J1 League: full fixture coverage including Futmetrix scores (0-100), comprehensive stats, and straightforward previews. We'll tell you when matches are worth watching. The squad features Dion-Johan Cools (INTERCEPTOR), R. Inoue (SHIELD), and M. Shibayama (THREAT).

Match Coverage

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

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2-2 aggregate blown wide open! Cerezo Osaka dismantle FC Tokyo 3-1 at the National Olympic Stadium to punch their ticket to the next round. Seasons end on nights like this. #J1League #Cerezo

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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A 2-2 thriller at Yodoko Sakura Stadium! Super subs making the difference and momentum swinging wildly. The tie is wide open heading into the second leg on June 6. Seasons end on nights like this. #J1League #Cerezo #FCTokyo

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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An absolute masterclass in attacking substitutions! 32 shots, 5 goals, and a breathless finish at City Light Stadium. This is why we watch the beautiful game. #J1League #CerezoOsaka #JLeague

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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A genuine J1 League shock! Cerezo Osaka tear apart title-chasing Nagoya Grampus 6-1 at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. Yokoyama and Sakuragawa bag braces in a ruthless counter-attacking masterclass. #J1League #CerezoOsaka #NagoyaGrampus

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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A pure five-goal thriller at Yodoko Sakura Stadium! Cerezo Osaka battered the goalmouth with 21 shots, but it took a 94th-minute Shinji Kagawa penalty to secure the 3-2 victory. #JLeague #CerezoOsaka #Nagasaki

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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90th-minute salvation at IAI Stadium Nihondaira! Matheus Bueno's penalty breaks the Cerezo wall before Shimizu S-pulse clinches a thrilling 5-3 shootout win. Pure drama! #J1League #Shimizu #Cerezo

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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Pure shootout drama at Yodoko Sakura Stadium! Cerezo Osaka dominated possession but needed penalties to finally break Avispa Fukuoka's stubborn resistance. An absolute nail-biter! #CerezoOsaka #AvispaFukuoka #J1League

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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The scoreboard says 0-0, but the real story is an unbelievable goalkeeping masterclass! Cerezo Osaka hold their nerve to stun the leaders 4-2 on penalties. A massive result. #J1League #VisselKobe

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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Absolute scenes at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima! Cerezo struck early, but Sanfrecce's pressure forced an 86th-minute own goal before Kinoshita's late penalty sealed the epic comeback! #J1 #SFC #CRZ

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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Cerezo Osaka delivered a masterclass in efficiency, burying Kyoto Sanga 3-0 despite having fewer chances. Three shots on target, three goals. The scoreboard hides the tactical war. #J1League #Cerezo #KyotoSanga

Clinical Cerezo Osaka Punish Profligate Kyoto A ruthless display of finishing settled this top-half clash as the hosts made every single shot on target count to leapfrog their rivals. The Opening Salvo At Yodoko Sakura Stadium, this was a clash between fourth and fifth in the J1 League table. The...

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A goalkeeping masterclass from Kosuke Nakamura secures the Osaka Derby for Cerezo! Gamba threw everything at them, but a crucial 71st-minute penalty save sealed a 1-0 win. #OsakaDerby #JLeague

The Great Wall of Suita: Nakamura Denies Gamba in Derby Drama A sensational goalkeeping display turned the Osaka Derby into a tale of missed opportunities for the hosts as Cerezo snatched local bragging rights. The Blue-Black Siege The Stakes were palpable from kickoff at Panasonic Stadium Suita. Gamba Osaka came...

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Nagoya Grampus goes nuclear! A devastating 15-minute blitz destroys Cerezo Osaka 3-0 at Toyota Stadium. Yuya Yamagishi’s clinical brace steals fifth place in style! #J1League #NagoyaGrampus #JLeague

The 15-Minute Demolition A ruthless second-half onslaught transformed a tense stalemate into a definitive statement victory for the hosts in the race for the top five. The Possession Illusion Cerezo Osaka arrived at Toyota Stadium aiming to dictate terms. They controlled possession with 59% of the ball, deliberately trying to...

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The scoreboard says 1-1, but the real story is Cerezo Osaka's immense resilience. They survive 15 corners to stun league leaders Vissel Kobe 6-5 on penalties! #J1League #CerezoOsaka #KansaiDerby

Kansai Derby Decided by Penalty Drama After Tense Deadlock A gritty 1-1 stalemate exploded into shootout drama as mid-table Cerezo Osaka held their nerve to upset the league leaders. Early Sparks in Osaka Yodoko Sakura Stadium was treated to an explosive start as Cerezo Osaka came out firing against the...

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Expected a home win? The real story is Fagiano Okayama's resilience. An incredible away comeback at Yodoko Sakura Stadium totally changes their season arc. #J1League #FagianoOkayama #Upset

Okayama Turn the Tide in Stunning Comeback Win at Cerezo This thrilling encounter proved that sheer willpower can dismantle structured possession, completely reshaping the mid-table narrative. Setting the Tempo A pulsating clash erupted at Yodoko Sakura Stadium as the hosts looked to impose their will early on. Cerezo Osaka naturally...

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A 90th-minute dagger from Tanaka completes a brilliant away comeback for Cerezo Osaka! Tactical masterclass and ultimate heartbreak at Sanga Stadium. #J1League #CerezoOsaka #KyotoSanga

Tanaka's Late Strike Seals Cerezo's Stunning Comeback A spectacular 90th-minute winner capped off an away masterclass, completely upending the table dynamics in Kyoto. Opening Act Sanga Stadium by Kyocera set the stage for a gritty battle where Kyoto Sanga edged possession and relentlessly probed the visitors' defense. The Balance of...

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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

J1 League 2nd Place

Form

LWLLWWLWLW

Record

P19

W11

Pts34

Win%58%

Goals

Scored32

Conceded23

Diff +9

Avg/G1.7

Conc/G1.2

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets5

Failed to Score3

Pens Scored1

Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

3 Win Streak

2 Loss Streak

League Standings

Full J1 League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD	Form
1	Kashima	18	45	31	11	+20	WKashima 2 - 0 Vissel Kobe (06-06-2026)LVissel Kobe 5 - 0 Kashima (30-05-2026)WKashima 1 - 0 FC Tokyo (23-05-2026)WJEF United Chiba 0 - 2 Kashima (17-05-2026)DYokohama F. Marinos 1 - 1 (PEN 4-5) Kashima (10-05-2026)
2	FC Tokyo	18	37	32	18	+14	LFC Tokyo 1 - 3 Cerezo Osaka (06-06-2026)DCerezo Osaka 2 - 2 FC Tokyo (30-05-2026)LKashima 1 - 0 FC Tokyo (23-05-2026)DUrawa 0 - 0 (PEN 9-10) FC Tokyo (16-05-2026)WFC Tokyo 2 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (10-05-2026)
3	Machida Zelvia	18	37	28	22	+6	WMachida Zelvia 2 - 1 (AET) Nagoya Grampus (06-06-2026)DNagoya Grampus 2 - 2 Machida Zelvia (30-05-2026)WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Urawa (22-05-2026)DKawasaki Frontale 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) Machida Zelvia (17-05-2026)DMachida Zelvia 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) Tokyo Verdy (13-05-2026)
4	Kawasaki Frontale	18	28	26	28	-2	LKawasaki Frontale 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (06-06-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Kawasaki Frontale (30-05-2026)WMito Hollyhock 1 - 3 Kawasaki Frontale (24-05-2026)DKawasaki Frontale 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) Machida Zelvia (17-05-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 1 - 0 Kawasaki Frontale (10-05-2026)
5	Tokyo Verdy	18	28	22	26	-4	LTokyo Verdy 2 - 4 Gamba Osaka (06-06-2026)DGamba Osaka 1 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (30-05-2026)LTokyo Verdy 0 - 6 Yokohama F. Marinos (24-05-2026)WMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (16-05-2026)DMachida Zelvia 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) Tokyo Verdy (13-05-2026)
6	Urawa	18	25	25	22	+3	LUrawa 0 - 2 Fagiano Okayama (06-06-2026)DFagiano Okayama 1 - 1 Urawa (31-05-2026)LMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Urawa (22-05-2026)DUrawa 0 - 0 (PEN 9-10) FC Tokyo (16-05-2026)WMito Hollyhock 1 - 4 Urawa (09-05-2026)
7	Yokohama F. Marinos	18	20	28	31	-3	WYokohama F. Marinos 3 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (06-06-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos (31-05-2026)WTokyo Verdy 0 - 6 Yokohama F. Marinos (24-05-2026)LYokohama F. Marinos 0 - 1 Kashiwa Reysol (16-05-2026)DYokohama F. Marinos 1 - 1 (PEN 4-5) Kashima (10-05-2026)
8	Kashiwa Reysol	18	20	22	24	-2	LKashiwa Reysol 0 - 1 Kyoto Sanga (06-06-2026)WKyoto Sanga 2 - 6 Kashiwa Reysol (30-05-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 JEF United Chiba (23-05-2026)WYokohama F. Marinos 0 - 1 Kashiwa Reysol (16-05-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 1 - 0 Kawasaki Frontale (10-05-2026)
9	Mito Hollyhock	18	18	23	39	-16	LMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (06-06-2026)LV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (30-05-2026)LMito Hollyhock 1 - 3 Kawasaki Frontale (24-05-2026)LMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (16-05-2026)LMito Hollyhock 1 - 4 Urawa (09-05-2026)
10	JEF United Chiba	18	12	18	34	-16	LJEF United Chiba 1 - 2 Avispa Fukuoka (06-06-2026)DAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 2 JEF United Chiba (30-05-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 JEF United Chiba (23-05-2026)LJEF United Chiba 0 - 2 Kashima (17-05-2026)LJEF United Chiba 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-05-2026)

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League Standings

Full J1 League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD	Form
1	Vissel Kobe	18	35	29	25	+4	LKashima 2 - 0 Vissel Kobe (06-06-2026)WVissel Kobe 5 - 0 Kashima (30-05-2026)WAvispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (23-05-2026)DV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 2 (PEN 3-2) Vissel Kobe (17-05-2026)WVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (13-05-2026)
2	Cerezo Osaka	18	31	30	21	+9	WFC Tokyo 1 - 3 Cerezo Osaka (06-06-2026)DCerezo Osaka 2 - 2 FC Tokyo (30-05-2026)WFagiano Okayama 2 - 3 Cerezo Osaka (24-05-2026)WCerezo Osaka 6 - 1 Nagoya Grampus (17-05-2026)WCerezo Osaka 3 - 2 V-varen Nagasaki (09-05-2026)
3	Nagoya Grampus	18	31	33	31	+2	LMachida Zelvia 2 - 1 (AET) Nagoya Grampus (06-06-2026)DNagoya Grampus 2 - 2 Machida Zelvia (30-05-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 4 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (23-05-2026)LCerezo Osaka 6 - 1 Nagoya Grampus (17-05-2026)WNagoya Grampus 3 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (10-05-2026)
4	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	18	30	31	23	+8	WKawasaki Frontale 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (06-06-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Kawasaki Frontale (30-05-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 4 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (23-05-2026)WKyoto Sanga 0 - 4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-05-2026)WGamba Osaka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (10-05-2026)
5	Gamba Osaka	18	28	31	25	+6	WTokyo Verdy 2 - 4 Gamba Osaka (06-06-2026)DGamba Osaka 1 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (30-05-2026)WShimizu S-pulse 1 - 2 Gamba Osaka (24-05-2026)LGamba Osaka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (10-05-2026)LNagoya Grampus 2 - 1 Gamba Osaka (06-05-2026)
6	Fagiano Okayama	18	26	26	29	-3	WUrawa 0 - 2 Fagiano Okayama (06-06-2026)DFagiano Okayama 1 - 1 Urawa (31-05-2026)LFagiano Okayama 2 - 3 Cerezo Osaka (24-05-2026)WFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (17-05-2026)WVissel Kobe 0 - 3 Fagiano Okayama (10-05-2026)
7	Shimizu S-pulse	18	24	23	25	-2	LYokohama F. Marinos 3 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (06-06-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos (31-05-2026)LShimizu S-pulse 1 - 2 Gamba Osaka (24-05-2026)LFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (17-05-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) Avispa Fukuoka (10-05-2026)
8	Kyoto Sanga	18	23	22	28	-6	WKashiwa Reysol 0 - 1 Kyoto Sanga (06-06-2026)LKyoto Sanga 2 - 6 Kashiwa Reysol (30-05-2026)WKyoto Sanga 1 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (23-05-2026)LKyoto Sanga 0 - 4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-05-2026)LVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (13-05-2026)
9	V-varen Nagasaki	18	21	21	29	-8	WMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (06-06-2026)WV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (30-05-2026)LKyoto Sanga 1 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (23-05-2026)DV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 2 (PEN 3-2) Vissel Kobe (17-05-2026)LCerezo Osaka 3 - 2 V-varen Nagasaki (09-05-2026)
10	Avispa Fukuoka	18	21	21	31	-10	WJEF United Chiba 1 - 2 Avispa Fukuoka (06-06-2026)DAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 2 JEF United Chiba (30-05-2026)LAvispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (23-05-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) Avispa Fukuoka (10-05-2026)DAvispa Fukuoka 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) Kyoto Sanga (06-05-2026)

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Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Date	Opponent	Result	Competition	FutMetrix	H/A
Jun 06, 2026	FC Tokyo	W 3-1	J1 League	83	A
May 30, 2026	FC Tokyo	D 2-2	J1 League	71	H
May 24, 2026	Fagiano Okayama	W 3-2	J1 League	100	A
May 17, 2026	Nagoya Grampus	W 6-1	J1 League	93	H
May 09, 2026	V-varen Nagasaki	W 3-2	J1 League	95	H
May 06, 2026	Shimizu S-pulse	D 1-1 (PEN 3-5)	J1 League	48	A
May 03, 2026	Avispa Fukuoka	D 1-1 (PEN 4-3)	J1 League	68	H
Apr 29, 2026	Vissel Kobe	D 0-0 (PEN 4-2)	J1 League	12	A
Apr 25, 2026	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	L 1-2	J1 League	68	A
Apr 18, 2026	Kyoto Sanga	W 3-0	J1 League	37	H
Apr 11, 2026	Gamba Osaka	W 1-0	J1 League	82	A
Apr 04, 2026	Nagoya Grampus	L 0-3	J1 League	38	A
Mar 22, 2026	Vissel Kobe	D 1-1 (PEN 6-5)	J1 League	32	H
Mar 18, 2026	Fagiano Okayama	L 1-2	J1 League	45	H
Mar 14, 2026	Kyoto Sanga	W 2-1	J1 League	65	A
Mar 07, 2026	Shimizu S-pulse	D 0-0 (PEN 4-2)	J1 League	22	H
Feb 28, 2026	V-varen Nagasaki	L 0-1	J1 League	37	A
Feb 22, 2026	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	L 1-2	J1 League	60	H
Feb 15, 2026	Avispa Fukuoka	W 2-0	J1 League	27	A
Feb 07, 2026	Gamba Osaka	D 0-0 (PEN 4-5)	J1 League	37	H