Cerezo Osaka 3-1 Niigata Albirex final score - 11 August 2025, J.League

Goal kick for Albirex at Kincho Stadium.

Cerezo's Kyohei Yoshino gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Can Cerezo get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Albirex's half?

It's a goal kick for the away team in Osaka.

Free kick for Cerezo in the half of Albirex.

Throw-in for Cerezo in the half of Albirex.

Ball goes out of play for a Cerezo goal kick.

Akihiko Ikeuchi awards the away team a throw-in.

Goal kick for Albirex at Kincho Stadium.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Osaka.

Cerezo are pushing forward but Thiago's finish is wide of the goal.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Albirex awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Cerezo goal kick.

Abdelrahman Boudah's header is off-target for Albirex.

Albirex to take a throw-in in Cerezo territory.

Ball safe as Albirex is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Cerezo at Kincho Stadium.

Cerezo make their fifth substitution with Shinji Kagawa replacing Masaya Shibayama.

Akihiko Ikeuchi awards the home team a throw-in.

Akihiko Ikeuchi awards Albirex a goal kick.

In Osaka Cerezo attack through Masaya Shibayama. The finish is off target, however.

Akihiko Ikeuchi signals a Cerezo throw-in in Albirex's half.

The away team have replaced Eiji Shirai with Ken Yamura. This is the fifth substitution made today by Toru Irie.

It's now 3-1 thanks to an own goal from Soya Fujiwara.

Lucas Fernandes for Cerezo drives towards goal at Kincho Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Cerezo's Shunta Tanaka is back in action after a slight knock.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Shunta Tanaka.

Akihiko Ikeuchi signals a free kick to Cerezo.

Soya Fujiwara (Albirex) has received a first yellow card.

Ryuya Nishio is on a sub for Rikito Inoue for Cerezo.

Arthur Papastamatis (Cerezo) is making a third substitution, with Kyohei Yoshino replacing Hinata Kida.

Throw-in Albirex.

Can Albirex get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Cerezo's half?

Throw-in for Cerezo in the half of Albirex.

Toru Irie (Albirex) is making a fourth substitution, with Hiroto Uemura replacing Taiki Arai.

Toru Irie is making the team's third substitution at Kincho Stadium with Kaito Taniguchi replacing Jin Okumura.

Can Albirex capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Cerezo's half?

Albirex have been awarded a corner by Akihiko Ikeuchi.

Corner awarded to Albirex.

Corner awarded to Albirex.

The home team have replaced Shion Homma with Thiago. This is the second substitution made today by Arthur Papastamatis.

Rafael Ratao is replacing Motohiko Nakajima for Cerezo at Kincho Stadium.

Albirex awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Albirex needs to be cautious. Cerezo have an attacking throw-in.

Albirex have been awarded a corner by Akihiko Ikeuchi.

Albirex have a goal kick.

Lucas Fernandes for Cerezo gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Can Albirex capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Cerezo's half?

Throw-in for Cerezo in their own half.

Ball safe as Albirex is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Cerezo have been awarded a corner by Akihiko Ikeuchi.

Free kick Cerezo.

Ball safe as Albirex is awarded a throw-in in their half.

The away team replace Keisuke Kasai with Takuya Shimamura.

Kento Hashimoto is replacing Yuto Horigome for the away team.

Akihiko Ikeuchi awards Albirex a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Cerezo.

Corner awarded to Cerezo.

Cerezo have been awarded a corner by Akihiko Ikeuchi.

Goal! Lucas Fernandes gives Cerezo a 2-1 lead in Osaka. Great play from Shion Homma to set up the goal.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Osaka.

Cerezo's Rikito Inoue breaks free at Kincho Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Cerezo have been awarded a corner by Akihiko Ikeuchi.

Corner awarded to Cerezo.

Ball goes out of play for a Albirex goal kick.

Cerezo have been awarded a corner by Akihiko Ikeuchi.

Corner awarded to Cerezo.

Free kick for Cerezo in their own half.

Goal kick for Albirex at Kincho Stadium.

Cerezo to take a throw-in in Albirex territory.

Albirex awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Cerezo in their own half.

The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

Throw-in Cerezo.

Motohiko Nakajima gets his shot on target but fails to score for Cerezo.

Can Cerezo capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Throw-in high up the field for Cerezo in Osaka.

Akihiko Ikeuchi awards the home team a throw-in.

Free kick for Cerezo in their own half.

Akihiko Ikeuchi signals a throw-in for Albirex, close to Cerezo's area.

Cerezo advance rapidly upfield but Akihiko Ikeuchi blows for offside.

Throw-in for Cerezo at Kincho Stadium.

Albirex have a dangerous throw-in.

Cerezo have a goal kick.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Throw-in Albirex.

Cerezo to take a throw-in in Albirex territory.

Can Cerezo get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Albirex's half?

Akihiko Ikeuchi signals a Cerezo throw-in in Albirex's half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Osaka.

Cerezo's Shion Homma gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Ball safe as Albirex is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Ball goes out of play for a Albirex goal kick.

Cerezo's Masaya Shibayama breaks free at Kincho Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Albirex have a goal kick.

Akihiko Ikeuchi awards Albirex a goal kick.

Cerezo's Masaya Shibayama is on target but unsuccessful.

Cerezo awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Albirex in their own half.

Goal kick for Albirex at Kincho Stadium.

Cerezo have been awarded a corner by Akihiko Ikeuchi.

Motohiko Nakajima gets an equalizer for Cerezo. The score is now 1-1. That's a fine assist from Lucas Fernandes.

Corner awarded to Cerezo.

Cerezo are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Cerezo have been awarded a corner by Akihiko Ikeuchi.

Throw-in for Cerezo close to the penalty box.

Throw-in for Cerezo in the half of Albirex.

Free kick in a good position for Cerezo!

Corner awarded to Cerezo.

Cerezo awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Albirex at Kincho Stadium.

Yuto Horigome is on target to give Albirex a 0-1 advantage.

Akihiko Ikeuchi signals a free kick to Albirex in their own half.

Akihiko Ikeuchi awards the home team a throw-in.

Both teams lost their last match.

Cerezo Osaka scores 1.62 goals when playing at home and Albirex Niigata scores 0.91 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams haven't won their last match in J.League.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Cerezo Osaka and Albirex Niigata is 1.

Average number of goals in meetings between Cerezo Osaka and Albirex Niigata is 2.6.

Cerezo Osaka scores 1.2 goals in a match against Albirex Niigata and Albirex Niigata scores 1.4 goals against Cerezo Osaka (on average).

Cerezo Osaka have won just 1 of their last 5 J.League games against Albirex Niigata.

Albirex Niigata have lost just 1 of their last 5 J.League games against Cerezo Osaka.

In the last 5 meetings Cerezo Osaka won 1, Albirex Niigata won 2, 2 draws.

Albirex Niigata have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Cerezo Osaka (in all competitions).

Cerezo Osaka's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Albirex Niigata's.

In J.League, Cerezo Osaka has better performance than Albirex Niigata.

When Albirex Niigata is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Cerezo Osaka is down 0-1 home, they win 14% of their matches.

When Albirex Niigata leads 0-1 away, they win in 60% of their matches.

When Cerezo Osaka leads 1-0 at home, they win in 76% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (2-2)

Cerezo Osaka wins 22% of halftimes, Albirex Niigata wins 21%.

Cerezo Osaka wins 1st half in 22% of their matches, Albirex Niigata in 21% of their matches.

Albirex Niigata have conceded a goal in each of their last 6 matches.

A year ago, Albirex Niigata were number 15 in the table with 28 points. Now they are number 20 with 19 points.

Rafael Ratao is Cerezo Osaka's top scorer with 11 goals. Motoki Hasegawa has scored 6 times for Albirex Niigata.

Albirex Niigata haven't scored in 3 of their 12 away matches in J.League this season.

Cerezo Osaka haven't scored in 1 of their 12 home matches in J.League this season.

Albirex Niigata have lost 5 away matches in a row.

Albirex Niigata have lost 6 matches in a row.

Did you know that Albirex Niigata scores 25% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?

Did you know that Cerezo Osaka scores 22% of their goals between the minutes 0-15? This is the highest percentage in the league.

In J.League, Albirex Niigata have lost their last 5 away matches.

Albirex Niigata have a losing streak of 5 matches in J.League.

Last season's matches: 1-2 (Cerezo Osaka at home) and 0-1 (Albirex Niigata at home).

During the last 28 meetings, Cerezo Osaka have won 11 times, there have been 8 draws while Albirex Niigata have won 9 times. The goal difference is 34-28 in favour of Cerezo Osaka.

During the last 14 meetings with Cerezo Osaka playing at home, Cerezo Osaka have won 7 times, there have been 3 draws while Albirex Niigata have won 4 times. The goal difference is 20-13 in favour of Cerezo Osaka.

The most common result of matches between Cerezo Osaka and Albirex Niigata is 0-1. 6 matches have ended with this result.

The most common result of matches between Cerezo Osaka and Albirex Niigata when Cerezo Osaka is playing at home is 1-0. 3 matches have ended with this result.