Our FC Imabari vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction: 1-2
FC Imabari vs Cerezo Osaka in the Japan J-League Cup is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 16, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
Our prediction comes from detailed stats and betting data — scroll down for team performance trends and recent form insights.
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Recent Form Insights
FC Imabari's Last Match – Vegalta Sendai vs FC Imabari
FC Imabari will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 Japan J2-League stalemate against Vegalta Sendai on April 12. In that match, FC Imabari had 37% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vegalta Sendai | 63% | 0 (4) | - | 88 |
 FC Imabari | 37% | 0 (2) | - | 54 |
Cerezo Osaka's Last Match – Cerezo Osaka vs Kashima Antlers
Cerezo Osaka will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Japan J-League victory over Kashima Antlers on April 12. In that match, Cerezo Osaka controlled 65% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 11 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cerezo Osaka | 65% | 10 (11) | 2.02 | 73 |
 Kashima Antlers | 35% | 4 (1) | 0.24 | 32 |
FC Imabari vs Cerezo Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| FC Imabari | Cerezo Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 1.49 |
| 1.12 | Defence Strength | 0.77 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
FC Imabari are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Cerezo Osaka average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.