Cerezo Osaka visits Shimizu S-pulse at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, with both teams eager to improve their league standing. Historically, Cerezo holds a psychological advantage with multiple recent victories, including a decisive 4-2 win in the previous season. Shimizu S-pulse will look to leverage home support, but their recent form indicates struggles, particularly in defense. Tactical differences see Cerezo prioritizing possession and pressing, while Shimizu prefers counter-attacking strategies, which could lead to an open game with chances for both sides.
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Cerezo Osaka typically starts strong, often leading at halftime and maintaining their advantage. A bet on Cerezo to be winning at halftime and fulltime seems promising.
The match is likely to see a moderate number of goals, with the total goals predicted around 2.5, leaning towards over given Cerezo's offensive stats.
With Cerezo Osaka showing a strong recent form and historical dominance over Shimizu S-pulse, the away team is likely to be favored, possibly with a slight handicap in their favor.
Both teams have shown inconsistent scoring and conceding patterns, but Cerezo Osaka's attacking prowess makes Both Teams to Score a viable option.
On November 9, 2025, Cerezo Osaka is the favorite to secure a win against Shimizu S-pulse owing to their superior recent form and head-to-head record. The match is expected to be competitive but tilted in favor of the away team.
Cerezo Osaka has a commanding 71% success rate in their last 7 encounters against Shimizu S-pulse, including a 4-2 victory in their most recent match at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
Both teams have some injury concerns, but neither have significant absences that could heavily influence the tactical setup for this fixture.
Cerezo Osaka is expected to set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing structured attack and pressing. Shimizu S-pulse might opt for a 4-4-2 or similar formation, focusing on solidity and counter-attacks.
Cerezo Osaka has a slightly better recent form with multiple wins and consistent performances, contrasting with Shimizu's irregular results. The away side’s offensive metrics and recent wins make them the team to watch for a positive result.
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Historically, Cerezo Osaka has had the upper hand in their matchups, winning 71% of recent encounters against Shimizu S-pulse, including a significant 4-2 victory in their last meeting. Shimizu generally struggles to contain Cerezo’s attacking unit.
The current form shows Cerezo Osaka slightly edging with 55% of their last 5 matches being successful, compared to Shimizu's 33%. Cerezo’s recent performances have been more consistent, giving them a potential confidence boost ahead of the fixture.
Cerezo Osaka currently sits higher in the league standings and has a better recent form, giving them the edge. Shimizu S-pulse, however, has a home advantage and can exploit the IAI Stadium Nihondaira pitch.
