Match

Cerezo Osaka vs Kashiwa Reysol: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 5Kick-off on September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka

Cerezo OsakaKashiwa Reysol

The Footlab model makes Cerezo Osaka the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for Kashiwa Reysol. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Cerezo Osaka vs Kashiwa Reysol?

A very open match: only 7 Elo points separate Cerezo Osaka (2,017) and Kashiwa Reysol (2,024).

Cerezo Osaka win40 %
Draw26 %
Kashiwa Reysol win34 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cerezo Osaka have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; Kashiwa Reysol have 7, 1 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Cerezo Osaka
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Shimizu S-pulse(home)1-0J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Avispa Fukuoka(away)0-3J1 League
Aug 8, 2026Fagiano Okayama(home)2-1J1 League
Jul 29, 2026Borussia Dortmund(home)1-0Friendlies Clubs
Jul 15, 2026Tochigi City(home)1-0Friendlies Clubs
Kashiwa Reysol
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026V-varen Nagasaki(home)4-2J1 League
Aug 14, 2026Tokyo Verdy(away)3-1J1 League
Aug 8, 2026Mito Hollyhock(home)2-1J1 League
Aug 1, 2026JEF United Chiba(away)0-0Friendlies Clubs
Jun 6, 2026Kyoto Sanga(home)0-1J1 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Cerezo Osaka win(s), 4 draw(s), 1 Kashiwa Reysol win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Sep 20, 2025Cerezo Osaka 1-1 Kashiwa ReysolJ1 League
Feb 26, 2025Kashiwa Reysol 2-1 Cerezo OsakaJ1 League
Sep 28, 2024Cerezo Osaka 0-0 Kashiwa ReysolJ1 League
Apr 3, 2024Kashiwa Reysol 1-1 Cerezo OsakaJ1 League
Aug 12, 2023Kashiwa Reysol 1-1 Cerezo OsakaJ1 League
Apr 23, 2023Cerezo Osaka 1-0 Kashiwa ReysolJ1 League

Last archived meeting: Cerezo Osaka vs Kashiwa Reysol on Sep 20, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Cerezo Osaka score 1.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Kashiwa Reysol score 1.5 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Cerezo Osaka1.91.159/159/15
Kashiwa Reysol1.51.236/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Cerezo Osaka sit 6th in J1 League (6 points from 3 matches) and Kashiwa Reysol sit 2nd (9 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Kashiwa Reysol3300949
6Cerezo Osaka3201346

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Cerezo Osaka vs Kashiwa Reysol?
The Footlab model makes Cerezo Osaka the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for Kashiwa Reysol.
Where and when is Cerezo Osaka vs Kashiwa Reysol played?
Cerezo Osaka vs Kashiwa Reysol is played on September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 57% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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