Our Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction: 2-2
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday November 9, 2025. Our forecast favors a 2-2 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Shimizu S-Pulse 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
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy
Shimizu S-Pulse must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Japan J-League victory over Tokyo Verdy in their last outing. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded 41% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 41% | 5 (2) | 0.15 | 31 |
 Tokyo Verdy | 59% | 7 (3) | 0.62 | 68 |
Cerezo Osaka's Last Match – Cerezo Osaka vs Kawasaki Frontale
Cerezo Osaka will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 Japan J-League triumph against Kawasaki Frontale on October 25. In that match, Cerezo Osaka saw 35% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 10 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cerezo Osaka | 35% | 12 (10) | 1.48 | 34 |
 Kawasaki Frontale | 65% | 8 (4) | 0.94 | 77 |
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Cerezo Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.83 | Attacking Strength | 1.45 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 1.43 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Cerezo Osaka average 1.4 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Shimizu S-Pulse 9-10
Cerezo Osaka 14-16
What are the odds for this match?
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @2.75
Draw: @3.5
Cerezo Osaka to win: @2.4
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