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 – V-Varen Nagasaki vs Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Japan J-League defeat against V-Varen Nagasaki on February 28 and regain momentum. In that match, Cerezo Osaka had 51% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 V-Varen Nagasaki | 49% | 11 (6) | 1.64 | 47 |
 Cerezo Osaka | 51% | 7 (4) | 1.19 | 69 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Japan J-League stalemate against Gamba Osaka on February 28. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse saw 44% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gamba Osaka | 56% | 11 (6) | 1.78 | 49 |
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 44% | 6 (2) | 1.45 | 45 |
Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| Cerezo Osaka | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 0.68 |
| 1.02 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cerezo Osaka are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.1 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Cerezo Osaka 14-13
Shimizu S-Pulse 11-17
What are the odds for this match?
Cerezo Osaka to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.8
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @3
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
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Cerezo Osaka 
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 
V-Varen Nagasaki 
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