Round 10
Cerezo Osaka vs. Yokohama F. Marinos
Kincho Stadium, Osaka.
27.04.24 at 09:00
Cerezo Osaka will welcome Yokohama F. Marinos at the Kincho Stadium in the tenth round of the J1 League.
Let's have a look at the latest J1 League between Cerezo Osaka vs. Yokohama F. Marinos, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!
Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!
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Form: LWWDW
Cerezo Osaka succumbed to a convincing 2-1 away defeat at the hands of Nagoya Grampus in the ninth round of the J1 League. This comes after defeating Iwate Grulla Morioka 1-0 away from home in the second round of the J.League YBC Levain Cup.
Before that league defeat, they were currently on a two-match winning streak, keeping a clean sheet in both matches. However, it's worth mentioning that this was their first defeat of the season in nine matches played (W5, D3). At home this season, they have been a sight for sore eyes, avoiding defeat in their last four matches (W3, D1) and coming into this match boasting a three-match winning run.
With18 points accumulated from nine matches, Cerezo Osaka sits in second place in the J1 League standings, one point ahead of third-placed and fourth-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vissel Kobe, respectively.
Yokohama F. Marinos
Form: DWWDL
Yokohama F. Marinos, on the other hand, defeated South Korea's formidable team Ulsan 5-4 on penalties in the second leg of the AFC Champions League semi-finals. They overturned a one-goal deficit in the first leg to win 3-2 in regular time.
Their latest match in the league against Shonan Bellmare saw them relinquish their lead twice to be held to a nail-biting 2-2 draw at home, halting a two-match winning streak. Despite that, they still maintain a four-match unbeaten run (W2, D2) and come into this match brimming with confidence. Their performance away from home has been impressive, blemished by a solitary defeat while winning three in the process.
With 14 points accumulated from eight matches, Yokohama F. Marinos sits in seventh place in the J1 League standings and is five points adrift of first-placed Machida Zelvia.
Match Facts
- Cerezo Osaka are currently on a 12-match unbeaten run at home when playing against Yokohama F. Marinos.
- Yokohama F. Marinos have lost one of their last four away matches in the J1 League.
- Cerezo Osaka averages 1.75 goals per game when playing at home, and Yokohama F. Marinos averages 2 goals per game when playing away.
Head-To-Head
In the last 35 meetings, Cerezo Osaka have won 14 times, Yokohama F. Marinos have won 9 times, and there have been 12 draws, with the goal difference being 54-42 in favor of Cerezo Osaka.
Expert Betting Tips
Cerezo Osaka holds a slight advantage at home and is favored to secure three points against an opponent they have remained unbeaten against in their last twelve home matches (W8, D4). They have demonstrated superiority on paper this season, currently occupying a top-two position in the standings.
However, facing Yokohama F. Marinos could present a unique challenge, despite their impressive performance, and caution must be exercised to prevent defeat. Considering that both teams have exchanged goals in four of their last six encounters, we expect this trend to persist in this match.
- Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.66
- Total Corners - Over 10.5 for 1.81
- Total - Over 2.5 for 1.81