Sat 21 Nov · 6amJ1 League
Cerezo Osaka lineup vs FC Tokyo
Team news
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Cerezo Osaka fixtures and results
FC Tokyo, homeLast: W 3-2 Gamba Osaka
Cerezo Osaka fixtures
Cerezo Osaka most-used XI this season
3-4-2-1 · 8/9The shape in 8 of the last 9
Sets up with a back three in 89% of matches.
Most Common Cerezo Osaka Starting XI
Based on 10 official matches this season
- NakamuraGK · 9 starts
- InoueDEF · 10 starts
- CoolsDEF · 9 starts
- TakahashiDEF · 5 starts
- TanakaMID · 9 starts
- FernandesMID · 9 starts
- IrvineMID · 7 starts
- OhataMID · 7 starts
- OkudaMID · 7 starts
- KomiMID · 5 starts
- SabbagFWD · 6 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Set piece takers
PenaltiesPenalty record, this season
- MIDKagawa1/1 penalties scored
- FWDSakuragawa1/1 penalties scored
Fans' picks
The crowdRecent predictions
Cerezo Osaka transfers
5 in · 7 outThe last six months
Cerezo Osaka transfers
LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES- KKuboto Biwako ShigaLoanAUG '26
- KKidato JEF United ChibaTransferAUG '26
- CCendagortato Holstein KielLoanAUG '26
- IIshiwatarito Sint-TruidenTransferJUL '26
- KKonomito Consadole SapporoLoanJUN '26
- FFukuito UrawaTransferJUN '26
- OOsakoto Tochigi SCTransferJUN '26
Cerezo Osaka squad
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Cerezo Osaka club facts
Est. 1957Yodoko Sakura Stadium · Manager Pablo Machín
Cerezo Osaka predicted lineup vs FC Tokyo
MOST USED XICerezo Osaka's expected lineup at home to FC Tokyo in the J1 League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 10 official matches: Nakamura in goal, a back three of Inoue, Cools and Takahashi, and Sabbag leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKNakamura
- DEFInoue
- DEFCools
- DEFTakahashi
- MIDTanaka
- MIDFernandes
- MIDIrvine
- MIDOhata
- MIDOkuda
- MIDKomi
- FWDSabbag
Team news and how this XI is built
Team news
- Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 8 of the last 9 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 89% of matches.
- Based on starts across 10 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Cerezo Osaka, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Cerezo Osaka's expected lineup vs FC Tokyo, Sat 21 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 10 matches): Nakamura (9); Inoue (10), Cools (9), Takahashi (5); Tanaka (9), Fernandes (9), Irvine (7), Ohata (7), Okuda (7), Komi (5); Sabbag (6). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Gamba Osaka match on 8 Nov.
Cerezo Osaka questions
What is Cerezo Osaka's expected lineup?
Cerezo Osaka's expected lineup at home to FC Tokyo in the J1 League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 10 official matches: Nakamura in goal, a back three of Inoue, Cools and Takahashi, and Sabbag leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Nakamura, Inoue, Cools, Takahashi, Tanaka, Fernandes, Irvine, Ohata, Okuda, Komi, Sabbag.
Who started Cerezo Osaka's last match?
Cerezo Osaka's starting XI on 8 Nov 2026 in the Japan J1 League (4-4-2): Kosuke Nakamura, H. Okuda, Dion-Johan Cools, R. Inoue, A. Ohata, Lucas Fernandes, J. Irvine, S. Tanaka, Y. Yokoyama, S. Sakuragawa, S. Uejo.
What was Cerezo Osaka's last result?
Cerezo Osaka beat Gamba Osaka 3–2 on 8 Nov 2026.
When did Cerezo Osaka last win?
Cerezo Osaka last won on 8 Nov 2026, beating Gamba Osaka 3–2.
Who takes penalties for Cerezo Osaka?
S. Kagawa has taken the most penalties for Cerezo Osaka this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Cerezo Osaka this season?
R. Inoue leads with 10 starts for Cerezo Osaka across all competitions this season.
What formation does Cerezo Osaka use most often?
Cerezo Osaka have used a 3-4-2-1 in 8 of their 9 matches this season.
Which Cerezo Osaka goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Kosuke Nakamura has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Cerezo Osaka this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Cerezo Osaka defender has started the most this season?
R. Inoue has made the most starts as defender for Cerezo Osaka this season, starting 10 matches.
Which Cerezo Osaka midfielder has started the most this season?
Lucas Fernandes has made the most starts as midfielder for Cerezo Osaka this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Cerezo Osaka forward has started the most this season?
P. Sabbag has made the most starts as forward for Cerezo Osaka this season, starting 6 matches.
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