Our Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction: 3-2
Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 07:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday May 18, 2025. A 3-2 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Kawasaki Frontale's Last Match – Kawasaki Frontale vs Yokohama FC
Kawasaki Frontale will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Japan J-League victory over Yokohama FC, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Kawasaki Frontale had 73% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kawasaki Frontale | 73% | 11 (3) | 1.24 | 59 |
Yokohama FC | 27% | 9 (5) | 1.08 | 31 |
Cerezo Osaka's Last Match – Cerezo Osaka vs Yokohama F-Marinos
Cerezo Osaka must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Japan J-League victory over Yokohama F-Marinos in their last outing. In that match, Cerezo Osaka saw 51% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cerezo Osaka | 51% | 10 (4) | 1.84 | 33 |
Yokohama F-Marinos | 49% | 6 (2) | 0.72 | 74 |
Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Kawasaki Frontale | Cerezo Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | Attacking Strength | 1.45 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 1.37 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kawasaki Frontale are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Cerezo Osaka average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Kawasaki Frontale 16-17
Cerezo Osaka 17-13
What are the odds for this match?
Kawasaki Frontale to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.8
Cerezo Osaka to win: @4