Our Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: 1-1
Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Cerezo Osaka's Last Match – Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Cerezo Osaka must win to recover from their recent 1-2 Japan J-League defeat against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on February 22 and regain momentum. In that match, Cerezo Osaka had 52% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cerezo Osaka | 52% | 6 (1) | 0.93 | 42 |
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 48% | 9 (4) | 1.03 | 63 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe
Shimizu S-Pulse will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Japan J-League triumph against Vissel Kobe on February 21. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse saw 60% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 60% | 10 (3) | 2.04 | 62 |
 Vissel Kobe | 40% | 7 (1) | 0.31 | 40 |
Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| Cerezo Osaka | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cerezo Osaka are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 
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Gamba Osaka 
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V-Varen Nagasaki 
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