Prediction for match Cerezo Osaka — Shimizu S-pulse

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In Japan's J1 League on March 7, Cerezo Osaka will face Shimizu S-Pulse. The odds for a Cerezo Osaka victory are 2.15, for Shimizu S-Pulse - 3.05, and a draw is at 3.64. In terms of probability: Cerezo Osaka is rated at 43.56%, a draw at 25.73%, and Shimizu S-Pulse at 30.71%. Among the main markets, the under 2.5 goals market looks the most balanced at 1.93, considering the recent match statistics and average goal metrics of both teams.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Cerezo Osaka has averaged 50% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 13 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. Shimizu S-Pulse has averaged 49.8% possession, 1.2 yellow cards, 10.2 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. Recent matches for Cerezo Osaka: February 28, 2026 - V-Varen Nagasaki 1-0 Cerezo Osaka, February 22, 2026 - Cerezo Osaka 1-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, February 15, 2026 - Avispa Fukuoka 0-2 Cerezo Osaka. Shimizu S-Pulse's recent results: February 28, 2026 - Gamba Osaka 7-6 Shimizu S-Pulse, February 21, 2026 - Shimizu S-Pulse 1-0 Vissel Kobe, February 14, 2026 - Shimizu S-Pulse 2-4 Kyoto Sanga. In their last head-to-head on November 9, 2025, Shimizu S-Pulse lost to Cerezo Osaka 1-4.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five games, Cerezo Osaka had over 2.5 goals in 2 matches and under in 3. Shimizu S-Pulse had the same: 2 over, 3 under. By halves, Cerezo Osaka had more than 1.5 goals in the first half 2 times, and only once in the second half. Shimizu S-Pulse had more than 1.5 goals once in the first half and 3 times in the second. The average total goals for Cerezo Osaka is 2, and for Shimizu S-Pulse is 2.2. Cerezo Osaka scores an average of 0.8 and concedes 1.2, while Shimizu S-Pulse scores 1 and concedes 1.2. The most frequent goal interval for Cerezo Osaka is the 31-45 minute mark (67%), and for Shimizu S-Pulse, it's 46-60 (50%). For goals conceded, Cerezo Osaka stands out in the 16-30 minute range (43%), and Shimizu S-Pulse in the 76-90 range (80%). Overall, both teams have not been highly productive in their last five games, with an under 2.5 goals frequency of 3 out of 5. This is also supported by their average goals scored and conceded. Considering these factors, a bet on under 2.5 goals seems optimal.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

In the last five matches, Cerezo Osaka has averaged 3.8 corners, while Shimizu S-Pulse has averaged 5.6. For the frequency of over 9.5 corners, Cerezo Osaka has 2 out of 5, and Shimizu S-Pulse has 4 out of 5. The combined average of both teams is 9.4. The closest total to this figure is the 9.5 line, with odds of over 9.5 corners at 1.67 and under 9.5 at 2.07. Cerezo Osaka is favored for corners at 1.67. Given that Shimizu S-Pulse consistently achieves high corner counts, considering a bet on over 9.5 corners is logical. It's also worth noting that Cerezo Osaka's average corners are lower than Shimizu S-Pulse, so a bet on Shimizu S-Pulse's individual total corners over 4.5 might be interesting.