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 U23 are in the 7th position while the guests worry at 16th.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Cerezo Osaka U23 form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at KINCHO Stadium as Cerezo Osaka U23 have scored 12 goals to get 13 points from 6 games. The overall stats in the J3-League are 4-1-1 (wins-draws-losses).
Cerezo Osaka U23's previous game was a J3-League match also played at home, ending 2-1 versus Grulla Morioka (placed 9th). The home side are looking to build on that result. Before that match, a win away at Gamba Osaka U23.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Cerezo Osaka U23 have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found five matches with the results: Won 3 Drawn 1 Lost 1.
Cerezo Osaka U23 can score goals in their home matches. After 6 league matches they have found the net 12 times. Cerezo Osaka U23's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 7 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Gainare Tottori form and stats
Playing away, Gainare Tottori, who have the most conceded goals (16) away in J3-League, have won 2 games, drawn 1 and suffered 3 defeats in the J3-League this season. Gainare Tottori love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.
Gainare Tottori's last game was the home draw against Parceiro Nagano (1-1). Prior to that result Gainare Tottori won their away game at Grulla Morioka. The scoreline was 2-1.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Gainare Tottori playing away and similar expectations, we found five relevant matches. Results were 3 Gainare Tottori wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat.
Gainare Tottori has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 11 goals from 6 games. Gainare Tottori are struggling defensively in their away games, having conceded 11 goals in these matches.
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the Gainare Tottori - Cerezo Osaka U23 3-1 earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last seven meetings): Cerezo Osaka U23 won 4 games, 1 match ended with a draw and Gainare Tottori has 2 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 6 / 1Top Goalscorers
 M. Hayashi 11 goals |
Cerezo Osaka U23 missing players
Gainare Tottori missing players
| Cerezo Osaka U23 | Gainare Tottori | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 29 | 14 | 3 | Played | P | 5 | 14 | 29 |
| 13 | 8 | 2 | Won | W | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 12 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 40 | 22 | 3 | Scored | S | 7 | 21 | 43 |
| 48 | 16 | 2 | Conceded | C | 12 | 28 | 48 |
| 97% | 93% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 83% | 64% | 33% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 86% | 86% |
| 62% | 57% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 71% | 59% |
| 31% | 21% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 60% | 50% | 41% |
| 21% | 21% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 29% | 21% |
| 52% | 50% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 80% | 64% | 66% |
| 21% | 29% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 21% | 21% |
| 31% | 29% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.3 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| 6.3 | 5.8 | 7 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 4.3 | 5.8 | 4.2 |
| 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Gainare Tottori have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Gainare Tottori haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Roasso Kumamoto | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 23 |
| 2 | Kamatamare Sanuki | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 22 |
| 3 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 21 |
| 4 | Kataller Toyama | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 20 |
| 5 | Fujieda MYFC | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 20 |
| 6 | Sagamihara | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 18 |
| 7 | Cerezo Osaka U23 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 17 |
| 8 | Gamba Osaka U23 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| 9 | Grulla Morioka | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 16 |
| 10 | ThespaKusatsu Gunma | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 15 |
| 11 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| 12 | Fukushima United | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | -2 | 13 |
| 13 | Blaublitz Akita | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -2 | 13 |
| 14 | Parceiro Nagano | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -2 | 13 |
| 15 | Azul Claro Numazu | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -3 | 12 |
| 16 | Gainare Tottori | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 16 | -7 | 12 |
| 17 | YSCC | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 10 | -10 | 12 |
| 18 | Tokyo U23 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 14 | -6 | 11 |