Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
The upcoming meeting between Cerezo Osaka and Shimizu S-Pulse takes place at Yodokou Sakura Stadium on 07 March 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the Japan J-League. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Cerezo Osaka aim for structural stability in their setup.
Shimizu S-Pulse rely on proactive attacking football.
Recent Form
Cerezo Osaka
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Shimizu S-Pulse
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Cerezo Osaka have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Also, Shimizu S-Pulse have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Recent Form Home/Away
Cerezo Osaka (Home)
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Shimizu S-Pulse (Away)
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A surprising trend, with Cerezo Osaka far more successful on the road.
A clear home bias is evident in Shimizu S-Pulse's recent performances.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Cerezo Osaka
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Shimizu S-Pulse
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Cerezo Osaka have shown good defensive stability, keeping several clean sheets recently. The back line has been performing reliably.
In contrast, Shimizu S-Pulse have experienced ups and downs in recent defensive performances. Concentration at the back will be key.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Cerezo Osaka (Home)
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Shimizu S-Pulse (Away)
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There is little difference in Cerezo Osaka's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Shimizu S-Pulse show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Cerezo Osaka
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Shimizu S-Pulse
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Cerezo Osaka's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
Similarly, Shimizu S-Pulse have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Much depends on the opponent.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Cerezo Osaka (Home)
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Shimizu S-Pulse (Away)
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Only small differences appear in Cerezo Osaka's match tempo home versus away.
Shimizu S-Pulse's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Scoring Consistency
Cerezo Osaka
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Shimizu S-Pulse
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Cerezo Osaka usually manage to get on the scoresheet. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
In contrast, Shimizu S-Pulse show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Cerezo Osaka (Home)
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Shimizu S-Pulse (Away)
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Cerezo Osaka's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
Shimizu S-Pulse's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
On average Cerezo Osaka scores 0.5 and concedes 1 goals in home matches, while Shimizu S-Pulse averagely scores 1 and concedes 1.5 goals in away matches.
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Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Cerezo Osaka scores after every 13 shots, while Shimizu S-Pulse gets averagely 10.5 shots in a game.
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Cerezo Osaka fielded the below lineup in the last match against V-Varen Nagasaki: Nakamura; Ohata, Hatanaka, Inoue, Cools; Kagawa, Tanaka; Andrade, Shibayama, Sakata; Sakuragawa
In their last match against Gamba Osaka starting lineup of Shimizu S-Pulse was the following: Oki; Yoshida, Honda, Sumiyoshi, Park; Chiba, Bueno, Kozuka ; Capixaba, Takahashi, Kitagawa
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