Cerezo Osaka vs Kawasaki Frontale will take place in the J1 League (Japan) during the 2027 season on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at 2:00 AM ET at Yodoko Sakura 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 Cerezo Osaka vs Kawasaki Frontale fixture on LIVESOCCER.UK.COM.
AI Match Prediction
Kawasaki Frontale enters this fixture holding a superior goal difference of +3 compared to Cerezo Osaka’s -5, despite only a one-point gap separating the sides in the J1 League table. While Cerezo Osaka has struggled to find the net, recording three draws in their last five matches, Kawasaki Frontale maintains a more aggressive output, having scored seven goals across their previous five outings. Defensive vulnerabilities remain a risk for both, as evidenced by Cerezo’s recent 6-1 defeat and Kawasaki’s mixed defensive record.
Kawasaki’s superior attacking efficiency ultimately tilts the scales here. Predicted Score: 1-2
🤖 AI Match Prediction · Updated October 17, 2026, 4:44 AM ET
Last 5 Matches for Both Teams
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | Cerezo Osaka vs Yokohama F. Marinos | 0 – 0 | D |
| 19 Sep 2026 | V-varen Nagasaki vs Cerezo Osaka | 1 – 1 | D |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka | 6 – 1 | L |
| 06 Sep 2026 | Cerezo Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy | 0 – 0 | D |
| 02 Sep 2026 | Cerezo Osaka vs Kashiwa Reysol | 2 – 0 | W |
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale vs Nagoya Grampus | 1 – ? | W |
| 19 Sep 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima | 3 – ? | W |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Mito Hollyhock vs Kawasaki Frontale | 0 – ? | D |
| 06 Sep 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-pulse | 3 – ? | W |
| 02 Sep 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Kawasaki Frontale | 2 – ? | L |
Match Preview
Cerezo Osaka hosts Kawasaki Frontale at Yodoko Sakura Stadium this Saturday, aiming to improve a recent form slump that has seen them struggle to find the back of the net. Cerezo enters the fixture following a goalless draw against Yokohama F. Marinos, marking their third stalemate in their last six league outings.
Historically, the hosts hold an edge in this rivalry with 15 victories compared to Kawasaki’s nine, though the upcoming clash presents a challenge for a Cerezo attack that has managed only three goals from Sakuragawa across eight matches. Kawasaki Frontale arrives in Osaka looking to stabilize their defensive consistency after a 1-2 home defeat to Nagoya Grampus Eight. While Kawasaki has been more prolific in front of goal recently—led by Marcinho’s six goals in nine appearances—their defensive record remains a concern, as they have conceded in four of their last six matches.
This contrast in form highlights a critical tactical battle: Cerezo’s defensive resilience, which has kept two clean sheets in their last four games, will be tested by a Kawasaki side that has demonstrated a higher offensive output but lacks the defensive solidity to consistently close out results. The outcome will likely hinge on whether Cerezo can contain the threat posed by Marcinho while finally finding a breakthrough in the final third.
🤖 Match Preview · Updated October 17, 2026, 4:45 AM ET
Match Report
Kawasaki Frontale secured a 4-2 victory over Cerezo Osaka in their J1 League encounter at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium. In a high-scoring contest that saw the visitors lead 2-1 at the interval, Kawasaki’s attacking efficiency ultimately proved too much for a Cerezo side that finished the match with ten men. The scoring opened early through Pedro Romano in the 10th minute, setting the tone for a Kawasaki side looking to bounce back from their previous league defeat. While Lucas Fernandes converted a penalty for Cerezo in the 43rd minute, Kento Tachibanada restored the visitors' lead just before the halftime whistle.
The second half saw an immediate response from the hosts when Yota Komi equalized shortly after the restart. However, Kawasaki regained control as the match progressed, with Yasuto Wakizaka netting in the 74th minute and Yuto Ozeki sealing the result in the 89th minute. Discipline became a factor for the hosts, who collected two yellow cards and a red card, while Kawasaki maintained their composure with only two cautions. This result marks a significant shift in momentum for Kawasaki Frontale, who entered the match looking to rebound after a loss to Nagoya Grampus.
For Cerezo Osaka, the defeat halts their efforts to climb the table, as their defensive discipline faltered under the pressure of Kawasaki’s late-game surge. The six-goal thriller highlights the clinical nature of the visitors' attack, which successfully navigated a challenging away fixture to secure all three points.
🤖 AI Match Analysis · Updated October 17, 2026, 4:44 AM ET
Final Result Cerezo Osaka vs Kawasaki Frontale (J1 League, Japan)
Final result Cerezo Osaka vs Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League (Japan) ended with a score of 2 - 4. View match statistics, team lineups, match timeline, goalscorers, and a full match summary.
📊 Match Result · Updated October 17, 2026, 4:05 AM ET
Match Statistics
| Cerezo Osaka | Statistics | Kawasaki Frontale |
|---|---|---|
| 329 | Passes accurate | 528 |
| 8 | Shots insidebox | 6 |
| 4 | Shots outsidebox | 3 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 14 | Free Kicks | 10 |
| 3 | Shots on Goal | 5 |
| 1 | Goalkeeper Saves | 1 |
| 7 | Shots off Goal | 3 |
| 412 | Total passes | 591 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 12 | Total Shots | 9 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 0 | Offsides | 7 |
| 10 | Fouls | 15 |
| 41% | Ball Possession | 59% |
| 2.1 | expected_goals | 1.48 |
Team Lineups
Cerezo Osaka
- 23. Kosuke Nakamura (G)
- 27. Dion-Johan Cools (D)
- 97. T. Takahashi (D)
- 4. R. Inoue (D)
- 16. H. Okuda (M)
- 10. S. Tanaka (M)
- 36. J. Irvine (M)
- 66. A. Ohata (M)
- 77. Lucas Fernandes (M)
- 41. Y. Komi (M)
- 19. P. Sabbag (F)
- 31. K. Abe (G)
- 15. Javi Hernández (D)
- 8. S. Kagawa (M)
- 2. T. Nakamura (D)
- 28. K. Okazawa (M)
- 17. R. Sakata (M)
- 9. S. Sakuragawa (F)
- 7. S. Uejo (M)
- 14. Y. Yokoyama (M)
Kawasaki Frontale
- 49. S. Brodersen (G)
- 5. A. Sasaki (D)
- 4. Pedro Romano (D)
- 22. F. Uremović (D)
- 13. S. Miura (D)
- 8. K. Tachibanada (M)
- 6. Y. Yamamoto (M)
- 17. T. Ito (M)
- 14. Y. Wakizaka (M)
- 23. Marcinho (M)
- 97. Derik Lacerda (F)
- 25. Shuto Yamaichi (M)
- 29. R. Yamahara (D)
- 1. L. Yamaguchi (G)
- 16. Y. Ozeki (M)
- 34. Ryuki Osa (M)
- 20. K. Mochiyama (F)
- 28. Y. Maruyama (D)
- 11. Y. Kobayashi (F)
- 19. S. Kawahara (M)
👥 Team Lineups · Updated October 17, 2026, 1:39 AM ET
Match Timeline
Cerezo Osaka - Kawasaki Frontale H2H
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 4 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 0 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League |
| May 18, 2025 | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League |
| Jul 14, 2024 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 - 1 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 0 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League |
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Cerezo Osaka - Kawasaki Frontale FAQs
Kawasaki Frontale menang 4-2 atas Cerezo Osaka. Half-time score: 1 - 2.
Goals for Cerezo Osaka: ⚽ Lucas Fernandes 43', ⚽ Yota Komi 48'. Goals for Kawasaki Frontale: ⚽ Pedro Romano 10', ⚽ Kento Tachibanada 45+3', ⚽ Yasuto Wakizaka 74', ⚽ Yuto Ozeki 89'.
Cerezo Osaka: Jackson Irvine 53', Pablo Sabbag 65'. Kawasaki Frontale: Pedro Romano 36', Reon Yamahara 41'.
Cerezo Osaka: Ayumu Ohata 19'.
The match is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, 2:00 AM ET.
The match is being played at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium , Osaka.
This match is part of J1 League (Japan) the 2027 in Regular Season - 10.
The match is officiated by referee Masuya Ueda.
Cerezo Osaka had 41%, while Kawasaki Frontale sebesar 59%.
Cerezo Osaka play in a formation 3-4-2-1 managed by Pablo Machín. Kawasaki Frontale play in a formation 4-2-3-1 managed by S. Hasebe.
Cerezo Osaka: Kosuke Nakamura, Dion-Johan Cools, T. Takahashi, R. Inoue, H. Okuda, S. Tanaka, J. Irvine, A. Ohata, Lucas Fernandes, Y. Komi, P. Sabbag. Kawasaki Frontale: S. Brodersen, A. Sasaki, Pedro Romano, F. Uremović, S. Miura, K. Tachibanada, Y. Yamamoto, T. Ito, Y. Wakizaka, Marcinho, Derik Lacerda.
🔄 Reon Yamahara → Asahi Sasaki 31' | 🔄 Yuichi Maruyama → Pedro Romano 45' | 🔄 Solomon Sakuragawa → Pablo Sabbag 66' | 🔄 Yuto Ozeki → Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa 75' | 🔄 Shinji Kagawa → Lucas Fernandes 76' | 🔄 Yumeki Yokoyama → Yota Komi 76' | 🔄 Kosei Okazawa → Jackson Irvine 85' | 🔄 Yu Kobayashi → Derik Lacerda 86' | 🔄 So Kawahara → Kento Tachibanada 87'.
