Cerezo Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction: Even Cherry Blossoms have Thorns

Cerezo Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy: Prediction for the Match on June 21, 2025

Prediction for the J1 League game between Cerezo Osaka and Tokyo Verdy, which will take place at the Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Japan. 

The two sides play from various mid table locations with the solitary aim of climbing towards elite spots. Cerezo Osaka is considered favorites ahead of this clash, which in turn will either spark interest for the hosts, or become the beginning of the end for the visitors, whose downward decline continued last week.

A brief preview of the game, with a concise analysis of player form and team tactics is given below.

Cerezo Osaka: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: LWDWD

The Cherry Blossoms had a shakeup last week in the 2-2 pitch explosion against FC Tokyo that kept fans of the two sides glued till the very ends. Unlike those games that usually saw fans leave their seats before the end, there were no cooling breaks, or interruptions. Sakura came up strong in the game, leading by a 2-1 scoreline before the last minute equalizer that evened the scales. The stalemate was enough to prevent a free fall, but unable to keep them significant bragging rights on the table.

At home, they have been close to unstoppable, winning all recent five games, across the domestic league, J League Cup and the Emperor Cup.

In the league, they recently beat Yokohama (1-0), Fukuoka (2-0) and Shimizu S-Pulse (4-2). Their Emperor Cup runs smoothly, with the recent 5-0 victory over Wakayama. In the J League Cup, they recently clipped a 4-1 win over Yokohama FC.

Although the team is lambasted with an area of games, they have a good rotation system, debating stamina levels while still keeping themselves relevant in both the league and the unforgiving Cup circumstances.

Cerezo Osaka : Lineup

Team: Despite an unfavorable table positioning, Ceres Osaka has provided everyone with thrill this season. However, a few more wins will be required if they need to occupy where their quality demands of them.

Players: Shinji Kagawa was obvious in this game, providing the assist that broke the inertia in the first half - courtesy of Ratao. Shunta Tanaka, replacement for Kagawa was also there to end their troubles after a first half tie, converting Lucas Fernandez assist to their second goal of the game.

Predicted Lineup(3-4-2-1): Fukui, Noborizato-Hatanaka-Nishio-Okuda, Kagawa-Kida, Andrade-Bueno-Andrade, Ratao.

Head Coach: Arthur Papas

Out: Nil

Tokyo Verdy: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: LLWDL

The Tokyo Greens have not being on their best form in recent games with three points off their tracks in five games, losing three matches with zero points across the table dropping performances.

They were thoroughly beaten last week in the home game against the Kashiwa Hitachi Sun Kings, who delivered a nerve-cutting performance in full time. Hiroshi Jofuku stood on the sidelines and saw his tactics been trodden on repeatedly.

In five recent matches, they have only taken four points, and their fourteenth league placement looks like a prospective drop in form despite victory against Cerezo Osaka in the last meeting. It should be noted that they have also scored in all recent meetings against Cerezo Osaka, daring to even win once last April.

Tokyo Verdy: Lineup

Team: Tokyo Verdy is an unpredictable squad, winning when it looks like a loss and sometimes eventually losing when victory looks the better option. As the season progresses, upheavals have become part of their trend, with uncertainty winning every time their seasonal projection is being debated.

Players: Only a few players delivered decent performances. Morita, Arai and Kawasaki were singled as players whooped for their bagged, with the other delivering average performances until full time.

Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Vidotto, Miyahara-Tsinashima-Taniguchi, Onaga-Saito-Morita-Sarai, Shira-Hirakawa, Yamami 

Head Coach: Hiroshi Jofuku

 Out: No injury concern.

Cerezo Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy Head-to-Head Statistics (2020 to date)

Ten recent clashes between these teams produced six Cerezo Osaka victories and one win for Tokyo Verdy. Between the mangaers, Hiroshi Jofuku holds one win above Arthur Papas who will be looking to return the favor in this contest.

Cerezo Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy Betting Trends

• In two of the last three meetings between the sides, the O1.5 goal option was produced . You can consider this option at 1.28 odds from Betway;
• Cerezo lost against Tokyo Verdy in the last direct meeting. Bet on a possible win for the Tokyo Greens at 3.35 odds from 1xbet;
• One of the last three meetings between the sides produced a stalemate. Consider this choice at 3.50 odds from bet365;
• The BTTS-Yes option also has a good chance of occurrence. Betway tips this choice at 1.73 odds

Cerezo Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy Match Prediction 21 June 2025

While we will be inclined to favour a win for Cerezo Osaka, we have seen Tokyo Verdy dominate against them - against impossible odds. Tokyo Verdy has been known to always throw in surprises from time to time, despite their overall horrendous league performance. I know Cerezo Osaka will score and probably win, but I do not expect too many goals.

Below are my best predictions:

- My prediction is a win/Draw for Cerezo Osaka and Under 3.5 goals-Yes at a coefficient of 1.76 odds from 1xbet;

- Our betting tip will be the Under 2.5 goal option at 1.79 odds from Betway;

- Lastly, I will pick the BTTS- NO option as my final choice at a coefficient of 1.95 odds from the Bet365 bookmaker.