Cerezo Osaka
Yodoko Sakura Stadium · Est. 1957
Cerezo Osaka's 2026 J1 League Campaign
Cerezo Osaka's 2026 J1 League season was a display of high-octane football mixed with a dash of inconsistency. Finishing second with 31 points from 18 games, they secured 11 wins without a single draw, alongside 7 losses. Their goal tally stood at a healthy 30, conceding 21, which gave them a positive goal difference of 9.
The season's narrative was one of streaks and stutters — a biggest win streak of three matches showing glimpses of dominance, but with seven defeats indicating room for defensive tightening. Home and away performances were fairly balanced, with 6 wins each, and a slight defensive wobble allowing 24 goals against in total. Clean sheets were somewhat rare, with just five in the campaign.
Looking ahead, Cerezo Osaka will be keen to build on their solid foundation, aiming to convert narrow losses into draws or wins and sharpen their defensive resolve. With the attacking firepower displayed, a more consistent season could see them finally clinch the top spot.
Points trajectory
Manager
A. Papastamatis
Australia
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
J1 League table
Cerezo Osaka's 2026 J1 League Campaign: A Tale of Streaks and Stubbornness
Cerezo Osaka’s 2026 league journey has been a patchwork of streaks, with their longest winning run stretching to three games. Despite this positive spell, their form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, frequently interrupted by losses rather than draws – the team has lost seven times without a single drawn match on the road and only one at home. Their 31 points from 18 games reflect a side that’s more prone to dropping points through defeats than stalemates. Scoring 35 goals and conceding 24, they’ve shown a decent attacking output both home and away, but defensive lapses have cost them consistency. At second place, they remain a strong contender, though the challenge is to turn those narrow losses into more points if they want to stay in the title conversation.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Biggest results
- Biggest home win6-1
- Biggest away win1-3
- Biggest home loss1-2
- Biggest away loss3-0
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Team Intelligence
Form & Record▾
Last 20 competitive
Injuries▾
No current injuries reported
Advanced Metrics▾
Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in their last 5 games
Conceded in their last 5 games
No active streak
Won 4 of last 5 games
No active streak
Drew 1 of last 5 games
No active streak
Cerezo Osaka's Home and Away Form
Cerezo Osaka display a tale of two cities when it comes to their 2026 J1 League campaign. At home, they've netted a robust 21 goals and conceded 12, securing two clean sheets along the way. Their attacking prowess is more pronounced on familiar turf, where they have six wins and just one draw.
On the road, the side has been slightly less prolific, scoring 14 goals but maintaining a similar defensive record with 12 conceded. Interestingly, they've kept more clean sheets away from home (three) than at home, suggesting a disciplined defensive approach when travelling.
Overall, Cerezo's ability to win both home and away (six wins apiece) highlights a balanced team that can adapt, even if their goal-scoring spark is distinctly brighter at home.
Fipster's Record on Cerezo Osaka
Fipster is still building its record on Cerezo Osaka this 2026 J1 League campaign, having yet to score on any of their fixtures so far. This means the model is in the early innings of analysing the club’s performances and outcomes.
Cerezo Osaka currently sit second in the league with 31 points from 18 matches, showing a strong scoring record both home and away. Their form is a bit of a mixed bag, but the model will soon have more to work with to sharpen its predictions.
Venue
Yodoko Sakura Stadium
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Koki FukuiGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  Kim Jin-HyeonGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  Kosuke NakamuraGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  Takumi NakamuraDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 |  Hayato TanakaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  Rikito InoueDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  Kyohei NoborizatoDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  Hayato OkudaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 |  Dion-Johan CoolsDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 43 |  E. ChimeziekaiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 44 |  Shinnosuke HatanakaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 66 |  Ayumu OhataDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  Hinata KidaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  Satoki UejoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  Shinji KagawaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  Shunta TanakaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  Motohiko NakajimaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | Y. YokoyamaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  Nelson IshiwatariMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 |  Shion HommaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | Eiji KuboMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 |  Rui OsakoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 35 |  Kyohei YoshinoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 48 |  Masaya ShibayamaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  Solomon SakuragawaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  Thiago AndradeAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 |  Reiya SakataAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 39 | Uiki KanemotoAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 99 |  Kusini Boja YengiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
