Japan - J1 LeagueStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Cerezo Osaka and Albirex Niigata, taking place on Saturday, 18 February 2023, at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka.
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Cerezo Osaka, Recent FormHaving conceded 8 goals and scored just 3 in their last 6 games, they have been very fortunate to pick up 4 points. The art of scoring goals has eluded them, having failed to find the back of the net for the past 4 games in a row. Akio Kogiku will be slightly concerned about his defence, after only managing 2 clean sheets in their last 6 home games.
Results wise, their recent poor run of form has left them without a win in 6 games.
Albirex Niigata, Recent FormManager Rikizo Matsuhashi will be pleased with his team's performances recently, having only conceded 3 in their last 6 games, while still managing to score a respectable 9 goals. With goals notched up in 5 of their past 6 matches, they are certainly showing some goal-scoring consistency of late.
They have had a strong run of form recently, being undefeated in 5 of their last 6 games and picking up 4 wins along the way.
Away from home in the league, Koji Suzuki has given the Albirex Niigata travelling fans plenty to get excited about, with 6 goals from their last 6 games on the road.
It ended in disappointment and a 1-0 defeat for Cerezo Osaka last time they met Albirex Niigata in the league, with Albirex defying the odds to take the win.
Cerezo have failed score a goal in 4 of their last 5 league meetings with Albirex.
In the league, Cerezo have been unbeaten in their last 3 times they have welcomed Albirex to Yanmar Stadium Nagai.
With no real injury worries, Cerezo manager Akio Kogiku will be happy to have his full squad available for selection.
Albirex manager Rikizo Matsuhashi has no real injury worries ahead of this clash.
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| 2 |  Albirex Niigata | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Cerezo Osaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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