The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Cerezo Osaka are in the 11th position while the guests worry at 15th.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Consadole Sapporo have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1400 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Cerezo Osaka form and stats
Three home games done for Cerezo Osaka, who are not happy collecting 3 points from these matches. The Cerezo Osaka manager Lotina might feel some added pressure to get something from this game after two straight home defeats.Cerezo Osaka drew their last game, 1-1 away at Kawasaki Frontale. A strong away win before that one, visiting Vegalta Sendai and winning 2-0.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Cerezo Osaka here at Yanmar Stadium Nagai, with less than one goal per game on average (2 from 3 games). On the other hand, Cerezo Osaka have conceded 3 goals.
Consadole Sapporo form and stats
Consadole Sapporo are doing rather OK so far in their away games, having played 3 games and collected 3 points (1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses). It's a growing despair in Consadole Sapporo as they have recorded three consecutive losses.The manager M. Petrović was unhappy after their last game, a J-League match played at their home ground Yanmar Stadium Nagai. Consadole Sapporo suffered a 1-2 loss to Oita Trinita. Preceding that game, the 0-4 loss visiting Nagoya Grampus's place.
The attacking power of Consadole Sapporo when travelling is not overwhelming with 2 goals scored in 3 matches. For Consadole Sapporo, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Cerezo Osaka won 4 games, 5 matches ended with a draw and Consadole Sapporo has 1 win.Cerezo Osaka missing players
Consadole Sapporo missing players
| Cerezo Osaka | Consadole Sapporo | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 6 | 3 | Played | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | 2 | Scored | 2 | 9 |
| 6 | 3 | Conceded | 6 | 13 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 33% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 17% | 33% | Over 2.5 | 33% | 67% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 33% | 50% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 17% |
| 33% | 33% | Both teams to score | 0% | 50% |
| 33% | 33% | Clean Sheet | 33% | 17% |
| 33% | 33% | Failed To Score | 67% | 33% |
- Neither of the teams have played a single 0-0 game.
- Cerezo Osaka is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | Tokyo | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 12 |
| 4 | Oita Trinita | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 5 | Kashima Antlers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
| 7 | Vissel Kobe | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 10 |
| 8 | Shonan Bellmare | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| 9 | Urawa Reds | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -3 | 8 |
| 10 | Kawasaki Frontale | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 | Cerezo Osaka | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| 12 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 13 | Júbilo Iwata | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 | Gamba Osaka | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -3 | 6 |
| 15 | Consadole Sapporo | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 6 |
| 16 | Vegalta Sendai | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| 17 | Sagan Tosu | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -9 | 4 |
| 18 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -8 | 2 |
