Cerezo Osaka vs Albirex Niigata Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 18th February 2023
Kick-Off: 5:00 UK, 6:00 CET

Cerezo Osaka will face Albirex Niigata in another match from the opening round in the Japanese J1 League.

Cerezo Osaka vs Albirex Niigata Predictions and Top Betting Tips

Albirex Niigata will try to start their campaign in the elite with a positive result against a serious opponent. Here are our Cerezo Osaka vs Albirex Niigata predictions.

Both Teams To Score Prediction: Yes

We do not know what to expect from these two teams. Albirex were incredible in the lower league last season and we believe that they will not want to lose the first game. We think that if Cerezo Osaka retained that bad form, they will definitely concede a goal but also score one undoubtedly.

Match Result Prediction: Draw

There will be huge motivation behind Albirex Niigata in this game and we think that they have good chances to at least not lose it. We do not have sufficient information about Cerezo Osaka's form, so it is generally better to skip the opening rounds for Match Result bets. However, if we had to pick, it would be a draw.

Correct Score Prediction: 1:1 Draw

We do not expect a high-scoring match here. Cerezo have rarely been a high-scoring side and we think that they will do their best not to lose this game. Albirex Niigata had an unbelievable attack in the previous season but in the lower tier, so it will take some time for them to perform at their best.

Cerezo Osaka vs Albirex Niigata: Form, Recent Games, and News

Cerezo Osaka Preview

Cerezo Osaka had a fairly successful season last year and finished in 5th place out of 18 teams. For a while, the team was a serious contender for Top 3 and finished only 4 points below the zone. Their attack was one of the best in the league but they also had one of the weakest defenses. The question is whether they will be as good this season. The team had some serious issues at the end of last season.

Albirex Niigata Preview

Albirex Niigata finally returned to the elite after some failures and the team definitely looked like it deserves a spot among the best. They finished the season at the top of the table and got direct promotion. They scored 73 goals in 42 games and also had the best defense in the entire league. We will see how they perform this season but this is a team with a huge fanbase and we can expect some good things.

Odds and Stats Cerezo Osaka vs Albirex Niigata

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FAQs regarding Cerezo Osaka vs Albirex Niigata

How many points did the two teams have last season?

Cerezo Osaka finished in 5th place in the J1 League last year and had 51 points.

Which team won the previous encounter?

The teams last played in 2021 in the cup tournament and Cerezo won 3:2 at home.

Which team is the favorite to win this game?

Cerezo Osaka have a huge advantage in odds ahead of this match.