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18 March 2023 at 07:00

J1 League · Season 2023
Referee: T. Okabe

Match Summary

Kawasaki Frontale and Cerezo Osaka drew 0:0. The match was played in J1 League 2023. 1 yellow cards were shown. Kawasaki Frontale had 64% possession while Cerezo Osaka held 36%. Kawasaki Frontale had 8 shots (3 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Cerezo Osaka. Kawasaki Frontale made 3 substitutions, Cerezo Osaka made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Kawasaki Frontale and Cerezo Osaka — 0 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Kawasaki Frontale
Cerezo Osaka
Kick Off
Half Time
69′
M. KatoLéo Ceará
70′
S. KagawaS. Uejo
S. YamadaT. Miyashiro
76′
C. SongkrasinY. Kobayashi
76′
83′
H. TamedaCapixaba
MarcinhoY. Segawa
86′
89′Capixaba
90+1′
R. MatsudaR. Shindo
Full Time

Match Statistics

Kawasaki Frontale had 64% possession against Cerezo Osaka's 36%. Kawasaki Frontale registered 8 shots (3 on target) while Cerezo Osaka managed 10 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 16–8.

3Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal5
8Total Shots10
1Blocked Shots3
5Shots insidebox8
3Shots outsidebox2
16Fouls8
5Corner Kicks4
2Offsides1
64%Ball Possession36%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
685Total passes382
596Passes accurate291
87%Passes %76%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under T. Oniki, while Cerezo Osaka deployed a 4-4-2 under A. Kogiku.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Kawasaki Frontale is 6.70, compared to 6.60 for Cerezo Osaka. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Kawasaki Frontale's highest-rated starter is Marcinho (6.80), while Cerezo Osaka's best-rated player is H. Okuno (6.60).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Kawasaki Frontale have contributed 9 goals and 4 assists this season, led by Marcinho (6G). Cerezo Osaka's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Kawasaki Frontale deploy 4 defenders rated 6.54 on average, against Cerezo Osaka's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Kawasaki Frontale field 3 midfielders averaging 6.78, versus Cerezo Osaka's 4 rated 6.60. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Kawasaki Frontale start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.75, compared to 2 for Cerezo Osaka averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Discipline

Kawasaki Frontale's starters have collected 11 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Cerezo Osaka. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Kawasaki Frontale's starting XI is 29.0 (youngest: S. Tanabe (23), oldest: Jung Sung-Ryong (40)), while Cerezo Osaka average 36.0 (youngest: H. Okuno (36), oldest: H. Okuno (36)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Kawasaki Frontale's starters average 20 league appearances each, versus 1 for Cerezo Osaka. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Kawasaki FrontalePosition StrengthCerezo Osaka
6.70
Avg Rating
6.60
6.65🧤 GK (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.54🛡 DEF (4 v 4)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.78 MID (3 v 4)6.60
1G 0A0G 0A
6.75 FWD (3 v 2)
8G 4A0G 0A
Kawasaki Frontale4-3-3
1🧤GKJung Sung-Ryong6.7
13🛡DEFM. Yamane
3🛡DEFT. Ominami
15🛡DEFS. Tanabe6.5
2🛡DEFK. Noborizato
18MIDC. Songkrasin
6MIDJoão Schmidt
8MIDK. Tachibanada6.81G
41FWDA. Ienaga
20FWDS. Yamada6.72G1A
23FWDMarcinho6.86G3A
Cerezo Osaka4-4-2
21🧤GKKim Jin-Hyeon
2🛡DEFR. Matsuda
22🛡DEFM. Jonjić
24🛡DEFK. Toriumi
6🛡DEFR. Yamanaka
16MIDS. Maikuma
25MIDH. Okuno6.6
17MIDT. Suzuki
19MIDH. Tameda
8FWDS. Kagawa
20FWDM. Kato

Substitutes

30(F)Y. Segawa
99(G)N. Kamifukumoto
17(F)D. Tono
27(D)Y. Matsunagane

Substitutes

9(F)Léo Ceará
27(F)Capixaba
3(D)R. Shindo
11(M)J. Croux

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Kawasaki Frontale have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Cerezo Osaka show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Kawasaki Frontale

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Cerezo Osaka

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Head to Head

Kawasaki Frontale and Cerezo Osaka have met 2 times — Kawasaki Frontale won 1, Cerezo Osaka won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (2 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–0 in 2025.

1

Kawasaki Frontale

0

Drawn

1

Cerezo Osaka

Goals: 2Goals: 2

Recent Meetings (2)

25 Oct 2025Cerezo Osaka2 – 0Kawasaki Frontale
18 May 2025Kawasaki Frontale2 – 0Cerezo Osaka

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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