Stadium: Todoroki Athletics Stadium
⏰ Time: 18.05.2025. 08:30
Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka: Prediction for the Match on May 18, 2025
Prediction for the J1 League game, Round concluding game between table climbers Kawasaki Frontale and the ambitious Cherry Blossoms of Cerezo Osaka. Victory from their previous games can only mean that explosiveness can not be avoided today, as the two sides will brawl through the entire allotted time.
A preview of the game team statistics, emerging lineup, and several betting options are available below.
Receive Your Sign-Up Bonus!🏠Kawasaki Frontale: Form and Statistics
Last Five Matches: DLDLW
Kawasaki Frontale, who returned from the AFC a fortnight ago to a 2-1 loss against Kashima Antlers, went on to a 2-1 victory over the Yokohama Fulies last week in what seemed to be an unending blast. The team conceded early in the game to be led 1-0 before the first seven minutes, ng somehow getting caught unaware from an initial rush.
They, however, balanced the scales in the 33rd minute, playing to a parity with one goal apiece at full-time. A defensive slip saw the opposition defence in chaos, which led to their second goal through an own goal, giving them the much-needed three points for victory.
🏁 Kawasaki Frontale: Lineup
Team: The midfielders and wingers were impressive against Yokohama last week, and the fans will be willing to see more of the same performance here, at the Todoroki Athletics.
Players: The players are in great shape. There are no outstanding fouls or suspensions. Form-wise, they are all heavily rested and fit to play.
🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Yamaguchi, Sasaki-Haydar-Takai-Wermeskerken, Yamamoto-Tachibanada, Ito-Wakizaka-Ienaga, Yamada
👤 Head Coach: Shigatoshi Hasebe
⛔ Out: Nil
✈️Cerezo Osaka: Form and Statistics
Last Five Matches: LLWWW
The Cherry Blossoms of Cerezo Osaka are on a blazing run of form, winning their last three games to rake in nine points for the team, whose table-climbing ambition has been pronounced over the past weeks.
An interesting factor is that this team has scored in eight of the last nine league games played, despite winning five, losing three, and picking up a tie.
On the road, they have taken two wins and two losses against recent opposition, scoring in three of four contests played in hostile territory.
Last week, they took a close 1-0 lead over Yokohama Fulies at the Yodomo Sakura grounds, with the 24th-minute goal deciding the winner of the contest at full time.
🏁 Cerezo Osaka: Lineup
Team: Cerezo is a solid squad. The linkup is great, and their midfield always finds a way. Coach Arthur Papas has a group of attentive players who play according to instructions.
Players: Ratao is doubtful to resume pitch play as he picked up an injury last game. He will be replaced by Kengo Furuyama, who, alongside Shinji Kagawa, must be cautious, having been previously carded.
🔖 Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Fukui, Nishio-Hatanaka-Shindo, Takahashi-Kagawa-Kida-Okuda, L-Fernandes-Uejo-Furuyama
👤 Head Coach: Arthur Papas
⛔ Out: Ratao
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🤝Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka Head-to-Head Statistics (2020 to date)
Although Cerezo has won the last two meetings between the squads, the teams are equally matched in the last ten games, with two stalemates and four victories for both sides.
📈 Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka Betting Trends
- The last two meetings between the sides produced the Under 2.5 goal option. Bet with Betway for this pick at 2.15 odds.
- The most recent clash was a stalemate. Pick a draw with 1xbet at 3.94 odds.
- A BTTS, which was played in the last direct contest, was also played seven times in ten recent meetings. Bet with Bet365 at 1.61 odds.
- Cerezo Osaka has not lost any of the last five games against Kawasaki Frontale. Bet on the Draw/Away option from 1xbet at 1.98 odds.
🎯 Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka Match Prediction 18 MAY 2025
The Cherry Blossoms have proven themselves solid over the past few weeks. However, they are paired with one of the hungriest teams in the league at the moment and, at the very least, will have to strive.
The two sides are scoring sides, so we know goals cannot be short here.
Lastly, I don't think Kawasaki can defeat Cerezo Osaka. If they are serious about qualifying for the AFC, it will be through another way; but they have home advantage and support from the twelfth man. A home win is possible.
Below are my best predictions:
🔥 My prediction is a BTTS -Yes at a coefficient of 1.61 odds from Bet365;
🔥 Our betting tip will be the O2.5 goal option at 1.65 odds from 1xbet.
🔥 Lastly, I will pick a win for Kawasaki as my final choice at the coefficient of 1.80 odds from the Betway bookmaker.
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