J1 League Betting Preview: FC Tokyo vs Cerezo Osaka
FC Tokyo host Cerezo Osaka in the second leg of the J1 100 Year Vision League 3rd-place tie at Ajinomoto Stadium, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Friday 5 June. The first leg ended 2-2.
Tokyo Look Capable of Landing Victory
There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Tokyo record a victory and they are priced at -109 to beat Cerezo Osaka. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors plenty of value.
First Leg Leaves Tie Wide Open
Cerezo Osaka hosted FC Tokyo in the first leg on Saturday, with the teams playing out a 2-2 draw. Cerezo had 53% possession and won the shots on target 5-4. Masaya Shibayama and Kyohei Noborizato were on the scoresheet for Cerezo, with Ayumu Ohata (own goal) and Marcelo Ryan finding the net for Tokyo.
Looking back to the previous 10 H2H meetings, there has been five draws. Tokyo have won four games and Cerezo one.
FC Tokyo – Last 10 League Games
6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.9 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. Tokyo have had 52.1% possession and 5.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.4 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts, while being awarded 3.5 corners.
Players to Watch
Marcelo Ryan is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Kein Sato and Ryunosuke Sato each have 3. Marcelo Ryan has made the most assists with 4.
Cerezo Osaka – Last 10 League Games
Cerezo have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 4.6 shots on goal, 9.0 attempts and 3.2 goals. Arthur Papas’ team average 49.5% possession, 4.5 corners taken and 4.9 corners against them, while 2.1 goals have been conceded from 10.2 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.
Players to Watch
Thiago has recorded 5 goals, Yumeki Yokoyama 4, with Shunta Tanaka and Solomon Sakuragawa both managing 3. Look no further than Masaya Shibayama for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.
FC Tokyo vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction & Betting Tips
Our expert FC Tokyo vs Cerezo Osaka betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, a corners forecast and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.
Match Prediction
Tokyo look like a spot of value at -109 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this J1 League game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.
The J1 League experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.
Key FC Tokyo vs Cerezo Osaka league stats:
Tokyo have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
Tokyo to Win Probability
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 52.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Our Match Prediction
Tokyo To Win @ -109
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in seven straight Tokyo home matches, with the previous ten Cerezo Osaka games averaging 9.40 corners. There’s lots to enjoy about the Total Corners line which looks big and we’d anticipate the teams going under at -100.
League Games
Tokyo
Total
8.50
5.00
3.50
Home
9.30
5.80
3.50
Away
8.70
4.60
4.10
Cerezo
Total
9.40
4.50
4.90
Home
9.30
4.80
4.50
Away
10.90
4.90
6.00
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Tokyo Corners
Cerezo Corners
Most Corners
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FC Tokyo vs Cerezo Osaka Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Bookies Make Tokyo Most Likely Winners
The bookies have Tokyo at -109 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 52% likely to win this J1 League encounter according to the latest betting odds. Cerezo Osaka are seen as the most unlikely winner at +265.
Tokyo are -116 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is like backing them on the Full-Time Result market. Alternatively, you can get -122 for Cerezo +0.5 and get the draw on your side.
The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -164.
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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
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Ajinomoto Stadium
Four Wins for Tokyo in Previous Ten Home Games
Stats: J1 League matches only
Tokyo have clocked up four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Cerezo Osaka haven’t lost any of their past three away games. The Cherry Blossoms have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
The most recent Ajinomoto Stadium meeting saw Tokyo draw 2-2 with Cerezo. The previous 5 H2H meetings at Ajinomoto Stadium have involved three Tokyo triumphs, one Cerezo win and one draw.
FC Tokyo Home Stats
4-4-2
2.70
1.50
1.20
4
6
6
4
Cerezo Osaka Away Stats
4-2-4
2.40
1.10
1.30
5
5
5
5
W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
G = Avg. Goals
GF = Avg. Goals For
GA = Avg. Goals Against
O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
B-No = Matches BTTS No
FC Tokyo vs Cerezo Osaka Lineups & Team News
The Tokyo vs Cerezo team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Previous FC Tokyo Lineups
29 May
J1 League
Cerezo Osaka
2-2
FC Tokyo
23 May
J1 League
Kashima Antlers
1-0
FC Tokyo
16 May
J1 League
Urawa Reds
9-10
FC Tokyo
09 May
J1 League
FC Tokyo
2-1
Tokyo Verdy
05 May
J1 League
FC Tokyo
0-3
JEF United
01 May
J1 League
FC Tokyo
2-0
K. Frontale
Previous Cerezo Osaka Lineups
29 May
J1 League
Cerezo Osaka
2-2
FC Tokyo
23 May
J1 League
F. Okayama
2-3
Cerezo Osaka
16 May
J1 League
Cerezo Osaka
6-1
Nagoya Grampus
09 May
J1 League
Cerezo Osaka
3-2
V-Varen Nagasaki
05 May
J1 League
Shimizu S-Pulse
6-4
Cerezo Osaka
02 May
J1 League
Cerezo Osaka
5-4
Avispa Fukuoka
Expert Analysis by Minoru Saito
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