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Predictions and Tips
Kawasaki Frontale take on visiting rivals Cerezo Osaka at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu in the J1 League clash on Sunday.
All Kawasaki Frontale v Cerezo Osaka game predictions, stats and user poll are shown below including the latest game odds.
📊 Form Guide

Kawasaki Frontale
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Kawasaki Frontale will be looking for a repeat result of a 2-1 J1 League success over Yokohama FC.
In that match, Kawasaki Frontale managed 73% possession and 15 shots at goal with 2 of them on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Kawasaki Frontale was Yuki Yamamoto (33'). At the other end, Yokohama FC got 10 shots at goal with 5 of them on target. Yuri Lara (4') and Boniface Nduka (83' Own goal) scored for Yokohama FC.
It’s not been often in recent games that Kawasaki Frontale haven’t conceded. The facts show that Kawasaki Frontale have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 5 of their previous 6 games, giving up 9 goals along the way. We shall soon find out if that trend will be sustained into this next match.
Their previous form shows that Kawasaki Frontale:
- haven't beaten Cerezo Osaka in their last 6 matches in the league.
- are undefeated in their last 4 league matches at home.
Cerezo Osaka
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Cerezo Osaka will go into the clash following on from a 1-0 J1 League win with the defeat of Yokohama F. Marinos in their last outing.
In that game, Cerezo Osaka had 51% possession and 14 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Cerezo Osaka was Rafael Ratão (24'). Yokohama F. Marinos got 15 attempts at goal with 1 on target.
Looking at their form, and Cerezo Osaka have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, conceding 7 goals overall. Defensively, Cerezo Osaka certainly have room for improvement.
A look at their previous results shows us that Cerezo Osaka:
- have not beaten Kawasaki Frontale in away games against them for the last 2 league matches.
- haven't been beaten by Kawasaki Frontale in away games against them for the last 3 league games.
- have not been beaten in their last 2 league matches away from home.
🤜🤛 Head to head
A look at their most recent head to head meetings dating back to 03/08/2022 shows that Kawasaki Frontale have won 0 of these games & Cerezo Osaka 2, with the number of drawn games being 4.
A sum of 12 goals were scored between the two sides during those clashes, with 4 of them from Frontale and 8 coming from Sakura. The average number of goals per game works out to 2.
The last league meeting featuring the two was J1 League match day 23 on 14/07/2024 when the final score was Kawasaki Frontale 1-1 Cerezo Osaka.
On that day, Kawasaki Frontale had 48% possession and 12 shots at goal with 6 on target. Their only player to score was Marcinho (36').
For their opponents, Cerezo Osaka got 11 shots at goal with 3 of them on target. Vitor Bueno (77') was the scorer.
The referee was Hiroyuki Kimura.
🗞️ Team News: Kawasaki Frontale
Yu Kobayashi (Acromioclavicular joint dislocation), Shintaro Kurumaya (Adductor injury), Jesiel (Hamstring injury) and Geun-hyeong Lee (Meniscus tear) won’t be playing for Kawasaki Frontale manager Shigetoshi Hasebe.
📋 Team News: Cerezo Osaka
Out of a mainly healthy group of players, there’s only the one fitness worry for the Cerezo Osaka manager Arthur Papas to be concerned about. Yuichi Hirano (Meniscus injury) won’t be playing here.
🔮 Prediction
We’re of the view that Kawasaki Frontale should fashion enough chances to find the net more than once while possibly not conceding against Cerezo Osaka, who could well find it tough scoring.
We’re therefore expecting to see a decent 2-0 winning score for Kawasaki Frontale at the end of the match.
Peter Guest, 05:03 18/05/2025
📊 Poll: Who Will Win?

🏟️ Team Focus:
Kawasaki Frontale
Formed: 1955
Stadium: Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu (26,827)
Captain: Yasuto Wakizaka
Chairman: Akihiro Yoshida
Manager: Shigetoshi Hasebe
Competitions: J1 League position 16, AFC Champions League Elite (Final)
🔑 Key Man: Yasuto Wakizaka
Mostly taking to the field in the Centre Midfield position, Yasuto Wakizaka was born in Yokohama, Japan. Having made his senior debut playing for Kawasaki Frontale in the 2019 season, the skilful Midfielder has managed to score 2 league goals in the J1 League 2025 season so far in 13 appearances.
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Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
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17 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 37 | WWWWW |
2 |
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17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 33 | WWWWL |
3 |
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18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 31 | LLWDW |
4 |
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17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 29 | WWLDW |
5 |
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16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 29 | LWWWW |
6 |
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17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 24 | WLLDW |
7 |
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15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 24 | WWLLW |
8 |
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17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | -3 | 23 | WWWLL |
9 |
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16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 22 | LLWWW |
10 |
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17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 22 | WLLDL |
11 |
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17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 22 | DLLLD |
12 |
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14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 21 | DLDLW |
13 |
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17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | -8 | 21 | DLLWL |
14 |
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17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | -6 | 20 | WLWLL |
15 |
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16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 19 | DLLDL |
16 |
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16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 19 | WLWWL |
17 |
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17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 18 | LLWLW |
18 |
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17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -6 | 17 | LWDDD |
19 |
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15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | -5 | 13 | LDWLD |
20 |
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15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | -12 | 8 | LLLLL |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
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Gamba Osaka |
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Urawa Red Diamonds |
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Cerezo Osaka |
Kawasaki Frontale |
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Yokohama FC |
Kashima Antlers |
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Kawasaki Frontale |
Cerezo Osaka |
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Yokohama FC |
Cerezo Osaka |
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Shimizu S-Pulse |
Urawa Red Diamonds |
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Cerezo Osaka |
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Avispa Fukuoka |
Kyoto Sanga |
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Kawasaki Frontale |
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Yokohama FC |
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Tokyo Verdy |
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Yokohama F. Marinos |
Kawasaki Frontale |
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Shonan Bellmare |
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Kyoto Sanga |
Kawasaki Frontale |
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Nagoya Grampus |
Vissel Kobe |
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Cerezo Osaka |
Kyoto Sanga |
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Cerezo Osaka |
Tokyo Verdy |
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Cerezo Osaka |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
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Cerezo Osaka |
Yokohama FC |
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Cerezo Osaka |
Albirex Niigata |
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Goals scored | 1.8 |
Goals conceded | 0.8 |
Time first goal scored | 37 |
Time first goal conceded | 31 |
Yellow cards | 0.5 |
Red cards | 0 |
Subs used | 4.8 |
Biggest victory | 4-0 |
Biggest defeat | 1-0 |
Goals scored | 1.9 |
Goals conceded | 1.8 |
Time first goal scored | 21 |
Time first goal conceded | 31 |
Yellow cards | 1.3 |
Red cards | 0 |
Subs used | 4.8 |
Biggest victory | 5-2 |
Biggest defeat | 2-0 |
Erison | 9 |
Marcinho | 7 |
Tatsuya Ito | 4 |
Yasuto Wakizaka | 4 |
Akihiro Ienaga | 3 |
Rafael Ratão | 11 |
Motohiko Nakajima | 5 |
Thiago Andrade | 5 |
Sota Kitano | 4 |
Lucas Fernandes | 4 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
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Vissel Kobe |
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Albirex Niigata |
Tokyo Verdy |
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Kashima Antlers |
Gamba Osaka |
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Avispa Fukuoka |
Albirex Niigata |
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Kawasaki Frontale |
Nagoya Grampus |
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Kawasaki Frontale |
Yokohama FC |
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Cerezo Osaka |
FC Tokyo |
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Tokyo Verdy |
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Gamba Osaka |
Shonan Bellmare |
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Albirex Niigata |
Machida Zelvia |
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Vissel Kobe |
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
Avispa Fukuoka |
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