C-Osaka vs FC GifuPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Cerezo Osaka arrive at this Emperor Cup second round having won four of their last five games, the only setback a 0-3 defeat away to Avispa Fukuoka; the most recent match was a 1-0 win over Shimizu S-pulse, following victories over Fagiano Okayama, Borussia Dortmund and Tochigi City. FC Gifu have won three of their last five, with a draw in their most recent outing (0-0 away to Kagoshima United); in between they recorded a resounding 7-0 win over Kochi United. In the head to heads, all dating back to 2015 and 2016, Cerezo Osaka have won all four meetings. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.