Mito Hollyhock vs Cerezo Osaka will take place in the J-League Cup (Japan) during the 2026 season on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, at 6:00 AM ET at Best Denki Stadium. Get our score prediction, match preview, head-to-head (H2H) record, predicted lineups, live score updates, match statistics, and final result for today’s Mito Hollyhock vs Cerezo Osaka fixture on LIVESOCCER.UK.COM.
AI Match Prediction
Cerezo Osaka enters this J-League Cup fixture boasting a perfect five-game winning streak, having scored at least two goals in every match during that run. In contrast, Mito Hollyhock’s recent form is erratic, highlighted by a scoreless draw against Parceiro Nagano and a 0-2 home loss to Kyoto Sangyo University. While Mito managed a narrow 1-0 win over FC Tokyo, their inability to find the net consistently remains a glaring issue.
Cerezo’s clinical finishing, demonstrated by their recent 3-2 victory against Gainare Tottori, suggests they will comfortably control the attacking tempo here. Mito’s historical struggle against Cerezo, failing. Predicted Score: 1-3
🤖 AI Match Prediction · Updated October 28, 2026, 7:54 AM ET
Last 5 Matches for Both Teams
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | Mito Hollyhock vs FC Tokyo | 1 – 0 | W |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Fukushima United vs Mito Hollyhock | 0 – 7 | W |
| 09 Sep 2026 | Parceiro Nagano vs Mito Hollyhock | 0 – 0 | D |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Mito Hollyhock vs Kyoto Sangyo University | 0 – 2 | L |
| 06 Jun 2026 | Mito Hollyhock vs V-varen Nagasaki | 0 – 1 | L |
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | Gainare Tottori vs Cerezo Osaka | 2 – 3 | W |
| 07 Oct 2026 | Cerezo Osaka vs Kagoshima United | 2 – 0 | W |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Fujieda MYFC vs Cerezo Osaka | 1 – 2 | W |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Cerezo Osaka vs FC Gifu | 3 – 1 | W |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Cerezo Osaka vs Borussia Dortmund | 1 – 0 | W |
Match Preview
Mito Hollyhock hosts Cerezo Osaka at Kasamatsu Stadium this Wednesday for a J-League Cup encounter. The fixture carries significant weight given the historical disparity between the two clubs; Cerezo Osaka currently holds the upper hand in their head-to-head record with one victory and three draws, leaving Mito Hollyhock still searching for their first win against the visitors. The hosts enter this match in a difficult position, having failed to secure a win in their last six league outings, a stretch highlighted by a heavy 6-0 defeat to FC Tokyo on October 25.
Their struggles are compounded by a lack of offensive production, as they have managed only one goal across those six matches. Conversely, Cerezo Osaka has demonstrated a greater ability to find the net, recently drawing 2-2 with JEF United and 1-1 with Nagoya Grampus Eight. While Cerezo has also faced defensive challenges—conceding four goals against Kawasaki Frontale earlier in October—their ability to generate scoring opportunities, led by Solomon Sakuragawa, provides a notable contrast to Mito’s current scoring drought.
This disparity in recent form suggests that Mito Hollyhock must drastically improve their attacking efficiency if they are to overcome their winless streak and challenge a more resilient Cerezo side.
🤖 Match Preview · Updated October 28, 2026, 7:54 AM ET
Match Report
Final Result Mito Hollyhock vs Cerezo Osaka (J-League Cup, Japan)
Final result Mito Hollyhock vs Cerezo Osaka in the J-League Cup (Japan) ended with a score of 1 - 3. View match statistics, team lineups, match timeline, goalscorers, and a full match summary.
📊 Match Result · Updated October 28, 2026, 8:04 AM ET
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Team Lineups
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Match Timeline
Mito Hollyhock - Cerezo Osaka H2H
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Mito Hollyhock | 1 - 3 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League Cup |
| Oct 30, 2016 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 2 | Mito Hollyhock | J2 League |
| Mar 5, 2016 | Mito Hollyhock | 0 - 1 | Cerezo Osaka | J2 League |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 2 | Mito Hollyhock | J2 League |
| Jun 14, 2015 | Mito Hollyhock | 1 - 1 | Cerezo Osaka | J2 League |
Upcoming Fixtures
Mito Hollyhock - Cerezo Osaka FAQs
Cerezo Osaka menang 3-1 atas Mito Hollyhock. Half-time score: 0 - 1.
Goals for Mito Hollyhock: ⚽ Patryck 46'. Goals for Cerezo Osaka: ⚽ T. Nakamura 33', ⚽ S. Sakuragawa 56', ⚽ S. Sakuragawa 71'.
Mito Hollyhock: T. Semba 76', K. Tada 82', 82', K. Yamazaki 84', K. Shimatani 88'. Cerezo Osaka: K. Okazawa 37'.
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:00 AM ET.
The match is being played at Best Denki Stadium , Mito.
This match is part of J-League Cup (Japan) the 2026 in Round of 16.
🔄 L. Fernandes → Y. Yokoyama 17' | 🔄 M. Arai → M. Nishihara 46' | 🔄 Y. Tamura → Y. Funabashi 65' | 🔄 T. Semba → Y. Yamashita 65' | 🔄 S. Tanaka → K. Okazawa 73' | 🔄 D. Cools → T. Nakamura 73' | 🔄 P. Sabbag → S. Sakuragawa 73' | 🔄 K. Tada → K. Gokita 76' | 🔄 R. Nemoto → S. Yamashita 83' | 🔄 K. Noborizato → R. Sakata 85'.
