Cerezo Osaka vs Shonan Bellmare Prediction: A Home Win Expected

The fourth round of the Japnese Emperor’s Cup goes underway as Cerezo Osaka faces Shonan Bellmare for a chance to progress to stage 5. Recent data show The hosting outfits to have dominated on four occasions in the previous head-to-head clashes from both sides. The visitors are tagged as underdogs for this fixture and would be expected to as usual claim the next round even before tghe blow of the first round.

Shonan defeated junior league side Fagiano Okayama in the third round 2-0 in a very thrilling game that saw the challengers hold a stalemate till halftime. The first goal by the hosts was slotted in the 73rd minute and the second was eventually stamped home in the 88th minute. They are tagged as underdogs for this fixture since they face a familiar league side, who are keen on seeing the tournament to the end. Satoshi Yamaguchi, Head Coach to Shonan may have plans, but the hosting side is very capable to sabotage these motions.

The Cherry Blossoms have been stunning in all games - local, and intercontinental. They beat junior side Omiye sida Ardija 3-1 in the third round of the Japanese Emperor’s Cup, then faced a stubborn league Urawa Red Diamonds and forced a 2-0 victory. They moved against Paris Saint Germain in recent Club Friendlies and somehow got a 3-2 victory before the blow of the final whistle. In this fixture they are tagged as the team with heavy preference for triumph and tipped as the better side.

Cerezo Osaka W-W-W-L-L

Shonan Bellmare L-W-D-L-L

A Tight game is anticipated because both sides have goal-scoring chances, an enthusiastic midfield, and hope for a next-game win. 

• Regardless of this fact, We expect a Home Win For 1.63 odds (betway)
• They seem more consistent and would try to secure the most points here. They would also seek to maintain squad consolidation since the midfield may need reinforcements to postulate chances up front. It may not be too impulsive to predict a Halftime Home Victory at 1.81 odds (1xbet)
• Both Teams are decently paired and we see anything that happens to one end, occurring on the other. Hence, our final prediction leaves Over 2.5 Match Goals at 1.71 odds (bet365)

Best of luck!

Disclaimer: Odds are subject to change at any given point in time.