TIPS - Cerezo Osaka VS Kawasaki Frontale

[(Cerezo Osaka) Strength]:
1. Cerezo Osaka currently rank 10th in the league with 46 points and still have room to improve their position. With the support of home fans, the team will give their all to secure points, aiming to maintain their historical advantage over the opponents and avenge their away loss earlier this season.
2. Cerezo Osaka's offense has been decent, scoring 10 goals in their last 6 matches across all competitions, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, showing acceptable offensive efficiency.
3. Cerezo Osaka have been stable at home recently, with 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 home games, losing only once in the last 6 rounds.
4. Cerezo Osaka have the upper hand in their last 10 encounters with Kawasaki Frontale, with 4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, and has won the last 2 home matches against the opponents.
5. Cerezo Osaka won 7 of their last 10 home matches in AH, with a 70% cover rate against Kawasaki Frontale at home historically.

[(Cerezo Osaka) Weakness]:
1. Cerezo Osaka defenders Kyohei Noborizato and Niko Takahashi are absent, while foreign player Lucas Fernandes, who has scored 7 goals for the team this season, is also injured, which is a significant loss to the team's offense.
2. Cerezo Osaka have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 6 official matches, with a win rate of 33.3%, indicating relatively poor overall form.
3. Cerezo Osaka have serious defensive issues, conceding 11 goals in their last 6 matches across all competitions, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, indicating an imbalance between offense and defense.

[(Kawasaki Frontale) Strength]:
1. Kawasaki Frontale currently rank 6th in the J1 League with 56 points, placing them in the upper tier of the league. Visiting 10th-placed Cerezo Osaka, the team are highly motivated to push for a top-three finish and secure AFC Champions League Elite qualification in the final stages of the season.
2. Kawasaki Frontale have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 official matches, with a win rate of 50%, showing relatively strong overall form.
3. Kawasaki Frontale's offense has been powerful, scoring 15 goals in their last 6 matches across all competitions, averaging over 2 goals per game, demonstrating strong attacking firepower.
4. Kawasaki Frontale have maintained stable away form recently, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 away matches, showing significantly improved performance on away field.

[(Kawasaki Frontale) Weakness]:
1. Kawasaki Frontale are also facing serious injury issues, with defenders Yuichi Maruyama, Shintaro Kurumaya, Jesiel, and Sota Miura, goalkeeper Lee Geun Hyeong, and midfielder Ryota Oshima all unavailable.
2. Kawasaki Frontale's defense has been poor, conceding 10 goals in their last 6 matches across all competitions, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, indicating an imbalance between offense and defense.
3. Kawasaki Frontale have failed to win in their last 4 away games against Cerezo Osaka, losing 3 of those matches, and have lost 7 of their last 10 away games against Cerezo Osaka, showing no psychological advantage.
4. Kawasaki Frontale won only 3 of their last 10 matches in AH, and failed to win in their last 3 away games in AH.

[Tips]:
Cerezo Osaka have won 7 out of the last 10 home games against Kawasaki Frontale, holding a clear psychological advantage.

Although Kawasaki Frontale have a slight edge in overall strength and league ranking, their defense has been unstable away from home due to numerous injuries in the backline.

While Cerezo Osaka's offensive efficiency is not top-tier, the team have been relatively more stable recently, and their defensive performance at home is significantly better than that away from home.

Kawasaki Frontale are facing issues with player absences, affecting the completeness of their midfield and defensive lineup.

Considering Cerezo Osaka's strong home momentum and their historical ability to counter their opponents, this match is recommended for the home team to avoid defeat.

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