Based on last 50 matches in "Japan. J1 League", up to 08/24/2019
To build a prediction for the Iwata - Cerezo Osaka match, scheduled for 24 August 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. Iwata have played 50 matches, in which they won 12 of them, drew 15 times and lost 23 matches. Cerezo Osaka, having played 50 matches, won 20 times, drew 12 matches and lost 18 defeats. In the league, Iwata average 1 goals scored per game and 1.5 conceded. Cerezo Osaka average 1 scored and 0.9 conceded. These sides last met on 21 June 2019 at Cerezo Osaka's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
Iwata lost in 6 out of 8 last matches.
W22.08
In 23 out of 30 last matches involving Cerezo Osaka, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.03
In 11 out of 15 last matches where Cerezo Osaka played away, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.03
In 9 out of 11 last matches where Iwata played at home, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.86
In 35 last matches involving Cerezo Osaka, over under 4 goals were scored.
TU (3.5)1.28
In 20 last matches of Cerezo Osaka away, over under 4 goals were scored.
TU (3.5)1.28
Iwata scores under 2 goals in 32 out of 37 last matches.
In 8 out of 11 last matches, Iwata lost the first half.
Cerezo Osaka does not lose by more than 1 goal in 36 out of 40 last matches.
Cerezo Osaka does not concede in 9 out of 15 last matches.
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing a first-team player - forward Кен Токура, and are also missing several rotation players. Several more Cerezo Osaka players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Юдаи Ямамото (Japan). Over the last 49 matches, he has shown 137 yellow cards (averaging 2.8 per match) and 1 red card (averaging 0 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 10% of matches (5 out of 49). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.