Cerezo Osaka vs Albirex Niigata: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

Cerezo Osaka
LDWLL
9th place in J-League Division 1
2 - 2
FT
18/02/2023 01:00
Albirex Niigata
WDWDD
10th place in J-League Division 1
J-League Division 1
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cerezo Osaka vs Albirex Niigata on 18 February 2023 (kick-off: 01:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cerezo Osaka vs Albirex Niigata preview before placing your bet.

  • Cerezo Osaka will face Albirex Niigata in J-League Division 1 on February 18, 2023 at 01:00.
  • Cerezo Osaka are currently 9th with 49 points after 34 matches.
  • Albirex Niigata sit 10th with 45 points from 34 matches.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 18/02/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Vissel Kobe Vissel Kobe
71 34 21 8 5 60 29 31
02 Yokohama Marinos Yokohama Marinos
64 34 19 7 8 63 40 23
03 Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce
58 34 17 7 10 42 28 14
04 Urawa Red Diamonds Urawa Red Diamonds
57 34 15 12 7 42 27 15
05 Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers
52 34 14 10 10 43 34 9
06 Nagoya Grampus Nagoya Grampus
52 34 14 10 10 41 36 5
07 Avispa Fukuoka Avispa Fukuoka
51 34 15 6 13 37 43 -6
08 Kawasaki Frontale Kawasaki Frontale
50 34 14 8 12 51 45 6
09 Cerezo Osaka Cerezo Osaka
49 34 15 4 15 39 34 5
10 Albirex Niigata Albirex Niigata
45 34 11 12 11 36 40 -4
11 FC Tokyo FC Tokyo
43 34 12 7 15 42 46 -4
12 Consadole Sapporo Consadole Sapporo
40 34 10 10 14 56 61 -5
13 Kyoto Sanga Kyoto Sanga
40 34 12 4 18 40 45 -5
14 Sagan Tosu Sagan Tosu
38 34 9 11 14 43 47 -4
15 Shonan Bellmare Shonan Bellmare
34 34 8 10 16 40 56 -16
16 Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka
34 34 9 7 18 38 61 -23
17 Kashiwa Reysol Kashiwa Reysol
33 34 6 15 13 33 47 -14
18 Yokohama FC Yokohama FC
29 34 7 8 19 31 58 -27
Cerezo Osaka Cerezo Osaka Last 6 matches
15/07/2026 14:00
Cerezo Osaka 1 - 0 Tochigi City
International Club Friendly
06/06/2026 12:00
FC Tokyo 1 - 3 Cerezo Osaka
Japan J1 League
30/05/2026 13:00
Cerezo Osaka 2 - 2 FC Tokyo
Japan J1 League
24/05/2026 10:55
Fagiano Okayama 2 - 3 Cerezo Osaka
Japan J1 League
17/05/2026 13:00
Cerezo Osaka 6 - 1 Nagoya Grampus
Japan J1 League
09/05/2026 14:00
Cerezo Osaka 3 - 2 V-Varen Nagasaki
Japan J1 League
Win
83%
Draw
17%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches Albirex Niigata Albirex Niigata
06/06/2026 12:00
Albirex Niigata 0 - 0 Consadole Sapporo
J2 League
30/05/2026 12:00
Albirex Niigata 0 - 0 Kagoshima United
J2 League
23/05/2026 12:00
Albirex Niigata 2 - 1 Ehime FC
J2 League
16/05/2026 12:00
Albirex Niigata 2 - 1 Nara Club
J2 League
10/05/2026 11:30
Zweigen Kanazawa FC 1 - 1 Albirex Niigata
J2 League
06/05/2026 12:00
Albirex Niigata 1 - 0 Tokushima Vortis
J2 League
Win
50%
Draw
50%
Lost
0%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues J-League Division 1
Played games
Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka
34
 Albirex Niigata
Albirex Niigata
34
Goals
Scored
39
Avg. per game
1.15
Conceded
34
Avg. per game
1.00
Scored
36
Avg. per game
1.06
Conceded
40
Avg. per game
1.18
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
22 (65%)12 (35%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
23 (68%)11 (32%)
Cerezo Osaka

Cerezo Osaka

Recent matches

Albirex Niigata

Albirex Niigata

Under /Over

(59%)20 14(41%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(62%)21 13(38%)

Under /Over

(24%)8 26(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

/Yes

(41%)14 20(59%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)17 17(50%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Cerezo Osaka Cerezo Osaka
Albirex Niigata Albirex Niigata
Shots
Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka
Total shots
9.76 avg / game
Blocked
85 total
Avg. 2.66
Albirex Niigata
Albirex Niigata
Total shots
11.35 avg / game
Blocked
115 total
Avg. 3.71
Cerezo Osaka Cerezo Osaka Pass Albirex Niigata Albirex Niigata
Total passes
14976
Avg. 440 / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
51%
Total passes
20162
Avg. 593 / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
58%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka
3352
Avg. 98.59 / game
 Albirex Niigata
Albirex Niigata
3560
Avg. 104.71 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka
1391
Avg. 40.91 / game
 Albirex Niigata
Albirex Niigata
1399
Avg. 41.15 / game
OTHERS
Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka
34
Played games
Albirex Niigata
Albirex Niigata
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.29
10
Clean sheets
11
0.32
4.62
157
Corners
161
4.74
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
2.21
75
Offsides
55
1.62
2.74
93
GK saves
94
2.76
Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka
DISCIPLINARY
Albirex Niigata
Albirex Niigata
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.79
27
Yellow card
41
1.21
0.03
1
Red card
2
0.06
9.68
329
Fouls
325
9.56
12.68
431
Tackles
480
14.12
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How We Build the Cerezo Osaka vs Albirex Niigata Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cerezo Osaka vs Albirex Niigata on 18 February 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this J-League Division 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cerezo Osaka vs Albirex Niigata Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cerezo Osaka's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Albirex Niigata's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

J-League Division 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live J-League Division 1 standings and the J-League Division 1 form table to understand exactly where Cerezo Osaka and Albirex Niigata sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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