Based on last 50 matches in "Japan. J1 League", up to 03/05/2021
To build a prediction for the FC Tokyo - Cerezo Osaka match, scheduled for 5 March 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. FC Tokyo have played 50 matches, in which they won 24 of them, drew 11 times and lost 15 matches. Cerezo Osaka, having played 50 matches, won 28 times, drew 7 matches and lost 15 defeats. In the league, FC Tokyo average 1.3 goals scored per game and 1.1 conceded. Cerezo Osaka average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded. These sides last met on 22 September 2020 at FC Tokyo's ground, where the home side came out on top.
In 7 out of 8 last matches involving FC Tokyo and Cerezo Osaka against each other, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.04
In 12 out of 14 last away matches, Cerezo Osaka concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.77
In 12 out of 17 last matches involving FC Tokyo, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.762
In 7 out of 9 last matches where FC Tokyo played at home, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.762
In 7 out of 8 last matches involving FC Tokyo and Cerezo Osaka, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.762
In 7 out of 8 last matches involving FC Tokyo and Cerezo Osaka against each other, over under 3 goals were scored.
TU (2.5)1.61
FC Tokyo scores under 2 goals in 9 out of 10 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.53
Cerezo Osaka concedes under 2 goals in 38 out of 48 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.53
Cerezo Osaka concedes under 2 goals in 18 out of last 24 away matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.53
FC Tokyo scores under 2 goals against Cerezo Osaka in 8 out of 10 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.53
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Юити Нисимура (Japan). Over the last 78 matches, he has shown 109 yellow cards (averaging 1.4 per match) and 1 red card (averaging 0 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 6% of matches (5 out of 78). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.