Cerezo Osaka will host Vissel Kobe on June 22nd at 5:30 PM in the 19th round of the J-League.
Cerezo Osaka won 2-1 at home against Kashiwa Reysol in the last round of the league, extending their unbeaten run to seven games. This season, Cerezo Osaka has completely shaken off the sluggishness of previous seasons, not only surging to third place in the league but also advancing to the third round of the Emperor’s Cup with a 3-0 home win against Fukushima United. It’s remarkable that Cerezo Osaka can maintain such impressive results while competing on two fronts. Cerezo Osaka has been particularly strong at home, achieving a record of 6 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their 8 league home games so far. Their only loss came against Kashima Antlers. Moreover, their defense has shown significant improvement, conceding only 13 goals in 18 league games, tying them with their upcoming opponents, Vissel Kobe, as the teams with the fewest goals conceded in the J-League.
As the reigning champions, Vissel Kobe has been experiencing a fluctuating season. Following a 1-0 home victory against Kawasaki Frontale in the previous round, Vissel Kobe earned their second win in their last five league games. Prior to that, Vissel Kobe had endured three consecutive losses, causing their ranking to plummet. Thankfully, their victory over Kawasaki Frontale in the 18th round helped them stop the slide. Currently, they stand in fourth place, trailing the top-ranked Machida Zelvia by 5 points. They need to step up their game in the second half of the season, especially considering their participation in the AFC Champions League. However, Vissel Kobe’s attack and defense remain strong, scoring 26 goals and conceding only 13 in 18 league games, consistently demonstrating their strength. Additionally, Vissel Kobe’s away performance has been commendable, securing 6 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their 9 away league games, even outperforming their home record.
In terms of personnel, Cerezo Osaka welcomes back Kei Ishikawa, while Yuta Fukuda, Jiro Nakamura, Alano, and Genki Miura remain unavailable due to injuries. Vissel Kobe will be missing Mizuki Saito, Nanao Iino, and Thor, who are sidelined with injuries.
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