Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction, H2H & Stats
J1 LeagueSat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00 GMTStatus: scheduled
Tofiko prediction
Model backs Cerezo Osaka61%
- Cerezo Osaka 61%
- Draw 21%
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18%
Model families: agree (goals models + Elo)
Analysis
Both model families pick Cerezo Osaka, rating it at 60.8%. That figure comes from league-wide form and scoring, not from anything specific to this fixture — a consensus worth weighing, not a certainty.
The two have met 3 times, and Cerezo Osaka won 2 of 3, with 1 drawn. 3 games is too small a sample to build on, so it doesn't feed the forecast — the 60.8% comes from league-wide form, not from this pairing.
The model puts the draw at 20.9%. Our own measurements show it tends to under-rate draws, so it's worth treating that figure as a floor.
This forecast doesn't account for line-ups, injuries or suspensions. It's a statistical read of form, scoring and league strength.
What to keep in mind
- Line-ups are confirmed around an hour before kick-off and aren't reflected here.
Recent form
Cerezo Osaka: WDWWD
Shimizu S-Pulse: WDWWL
Head-to-head
- 3Games
- 4.33Avg goals
- 100%Both scored
- 67%Over 2.5
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka | 1–1 |
| 2025-11-09 | Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka | 1–4 |
| 2025-06-01 | Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse | 4–2 |
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FAQ
- Who will win Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse?
- Tofiko's model favours Cerezo Osaka (61% probability), with both model families in agreement.
- What time does Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse kick off?
- Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00 GMT — J1 League.
- What is the Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse head-to-head record?
- In their last 3 meetings: 1 home wins, 1 draws, 1 away wins, averaging 4.33 goals per game.