Yokohama F. Marinos vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction & Betting Tips (24 August)

Yokohama F. Marinos must win to stand any chance of progressing from this tie, and this is something that Yokohama F. Marinos have managed in six of their previous eight home games in the J1 League. Cerezo Osaka, by way of contrast, have suffered three defeats in four away matches at this level recently, whilst they have triumphed only once in six attempts on the road of late.

Goalless draws have rarely been on the agenda when Yokohama F. Marinos have taken to the pitch in J1 League, with just one of their previous 22 matches ending without the deadlock being broken. It has been a similar story as far as Cerezo Osaka are concerned, as they have now been involved in 24 consecutive league games in which the net has bulged at least once.

Cerezo Osaka have proven incredibly exciting to watch recently, with 22 of their last 22 games in the J1 League producing goals at both ends of the pitch, including in a draw at home. Speaking of the club that counts both coaches amongst its former managers, they have been involved in six consecutive top-flight fixtures of this type.