J1 LeagueMatchday 12

Cerezo Osaka vs Chiba: prediction, tips and stats

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Our tips

Tip in 11d 3h

For matches from 3 pm UK time we publish the tips at noon, for earlier ones 3 hours before kick-off.

The match in numbers

1X2EloCerezo Osaka165859%56%Draw21%24%Chiba150420%19%
Goalsattack/defenceBTTS57%O2.558%56%|exp. goals 1.8 : 1.2
H2Hlast 5 meetings
  1. Cerezo Osaka3:2ChibaW
  2. Chiba2:1Cerezo OsakaL
  3. Chiba1:2Cerezo OsakaW
  4. Cerezo Osaka2:0ChibaW
  5. Cerezo Osaka3:0ChibaW
Cerezo Osaka's record: 4 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss3.2 goals per match
Cornersleague corners9.7league 9.4under 9.5: 50%Expected corners: 9.7 in this match, 9.4 on average in the league.In this league 55% of matches end under 9.5 corners.
Yellow cardsleague yellows2.6league 2.6under 2.5: 52%Expected yellow cards: 2.6 in this match, 2.6 on average in the league.In this league 51% of matches end under 2.5 yellow cards.Chance of a red card in this match: 13%.
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Prediction: result and goals

Modelno odds, our statistical modelAttack/defenceour attack and defence ratings of the teams
Expected goals
Model2.0 : 1.0total 3.0Attack/defence1.8 : 1.2total 2.9
Cerezo Osaka : Chiba
Most likely scores
Model1-110%2-110%1-010%2-010%3-17%1-2—0-1—Attack/defence1-111%2-110%1-09%2-08%3-1—1-26%0-16%
ModelAttack/defence1-11-110%1-111%2-12-110%2-110%1-01-010%1-09%2-02-010%2-08%3-13-17%3-1—1-21-2—1-26%0-10-1—0-16%
OutcomeModelAttack/defence
1X – home team avoid defeat80%76%76%
Over 1.5 goals80%79%79%
12 – no draw79%76%76%
Under 3.5 goals64%67%67%
1 – Cerezo Osaka win59%52% · Elo 56%52%· Elo 56%
Over 2.5 goals58%56%56%
Under 2.5 goals42%44%44%
X2 – away team avoid defeat41%48%48%
Over 3.5 goals36%33%33%
X – draw21%24% · Elo 24%24%· Elo 24%
Under 1.5 goals20%21%21%
2 – Chiba win20%24% · Elo 19%24%· Elo 19%
Attack vs defence
Cerezo Osaka attack vs Chiba defenceattack1519defence1387+132 pts to the attack
Chiba attack vs Cerezo Osaka defenceattack1428defence1455−27 pts to the attack

1500 = league average, +100 pts = 1.2x the goals scored (attack) or 1.2x fewer conceded (defence). A description of both teams' strength turned into goals, not a tip: the model knows nothing of line-ups or motivation.

Shots on target, fouls, offsides

Shots on targetleague average
Under 8.5 · 62%close to the league averageunderover 38%
We expect 7.8 in this match, 8.1 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
7.551%53%
8.538%39%
9.526%28%
10.517%23%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Cerezo Osakawe expect 4.2, league average 4.3 · chance of over 4.5: 41%
Chibawe expect 3.4, league average 3.8 · chance of over 3.5: 45%
Foulsleague average
Under 19.5 · 56%likely fewer than usual in the leagueunderover 44%
We expect 19.0 in this match, 19.8 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
18.551%58%
19.544%49%
20.536%42%
21.530%35%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Cerezo Osakawe expect 8.6, league average 9.7 · chance of over 9.5: 37%
Chibawe expect 10.3, league average 10.1 · chance of over 10.5: 45%
Offsidesleague average
Under 3.5 · 61%close to the league averageunderover 39%
We expect 3.2 in this match, 3.0 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
2.561%54%
3.539%35%
4.522%19%
5.511%13%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Cerezo Osakawe expect 1.3, league average 1.6 · chance of over 1.5: 36%
Chibawe expect 1.9, league average 1.4 · chance of over 1.5: 55%

Counts cover 90 minutes, extra time excluded. Bookmakers settle on the league's official statistics, which can differ from ours by one.

Worth knowing before kick-off

  • Chiba concede 2.1 goals per game
  • Cerezo Osaka matches average 11.9 corners (league 9.4) Average corners of both teams in their last 10 league matches.
  • Cerezo Osaka: 4 days since the last match, 2 matches in the last 14 days.
  • Chiba: 4 days since the last match, 2 matches in the last 14 days.

League form

League position

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
12Cerezo Osaka93337:1212
19Chiba91268:195
Full league table

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Cerezo Osaka vs Chiba?

Cerezo Osaka are the favourites. Chances: Cerezo Osaka win 59%, draw 21%, Chiba win 20%. No odds for this match: chances from our statistical model.

How many goals will there be in Cerezo Osaka vs Chiba?

Expected goals: 3.0 (Cerezo Osaka 2.0, Chiba 1.0). Chance of over 2.5 goals: 58%. Most likely score: 1-1.

When is Cerezo Osaka vs Chiba?

The J1 League match kicks off 25 October 2026, 06:00 (UK time).