J1 League Preview: Shimizu S-Pulse VS Cerezo Osaka - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Strength]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse forward Oh Se Hun currently rank 7th in the scorer list with 6 goals, making him an important scoring point for the team's offense.
2. Shimizu S-Pulse defeated Kyoto Sanga 2-1 in their last match, ending a two-game losing streak and boosting morale to some extent.
3. Shimizu S-Pulse have scored a total of 7 goals in their last 5 matches, maintaining a stable output from their forward line with decent scoring ability.
 

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Neutral]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse have achieved 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses at home in this tournament so far, with a win rate of 33.3%, showing an average ability to defend home advantage.
 

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Weakness]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse have conceded 6 goals in their last 5 matches, indicating deficiencies in defense that still need adjustment and strengthening.
2. Shimizu S-Pulse have failed to cover the handicap in their last two home matches, showing a declining trend in their home handicap-covering ability, with poor form.
 

[(Cerezo Osaka) Strength]:
1. Cerezo Osaka have conceded only 3 goals in their last 5 matches, with their defensive performance being commendable and showing some improvement compared to before.
2. Cerezo Osaka have achieved 5 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in their last 10 away matches, with a win rate of 50%, indicating a decent ability to grab points on the road.
3. The two sides have faced each other a total of 40 times, with Cerezo Osaka winning 18, drawing 11, and losing 11. They have also won both of their last two away encounters, giving them a psychological advantage.
 

[(Cerezo Osaka) Neutral]:
1. Cerezo Osaka drew 1-1 with Avispa Fukuoka in regular time in their last match, eventually winning on penalties, but they have failed to secure a win in regular time for 3 consecutive games, indicating a need to improve their winning ability.
2. Cerezo Osaka's last two matches have ended with UNDER.
 

[(Cerezo Osaka) Weakness]:
1. Cerezo Osaka have scored a total of 4 goals in their last 5 away matches, showing a relatively weak offensive performance on the road recently, with a low desire to score.
 

[Tips]:
Although Shimizu S-Pulse stopped their decline with a win in the last round, their home performance has been mediocre with a win rate of only 33.3%, and there are hidden dangers in their defense.

Although Cerezo Osaka's win rate in regular time has not been high recently, their defense is solid, conceding only 3 goals in the last 5 games, and their away point-grabbing ability is decent (win rate 50%).

In historical encounters, Cerezo Osaka hold a clear advantage, having won both of their last two away matches.

Considering all factors, Cerezo Osaka, with their more stable defense, away strength, and psychological advantage, are expected to remain unbeaten away from home.
 

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