Solomon Sakuragawa's eighth-minute header, assisted by defender Takumi Nakamura, was enough to give Cerezo Osaka a 1-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in a Club Friendly. The early goal proved decisive in a contest where the Japanese side were the sharper side in the final third.
7.3Solomon SakuragawaCerezo Osaka · Forward1 goal · 2 shots · 1 key passCerezo Osaka 1:0 Borussia Dortmund — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
Second half0 - 0
- 60M. Adje
- 60R. Ritter
- 60A. Wessels
- 85E. Kubo
- 89R. Ritter(Foul)
Live Prediction
Borussia Dortmund to winLost2.50
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What was the final score of Cerezo Osaka vs Borussia Dortmund?
Cerezo Osaka 1-0 Borussia Dortmund (Club Friendly Games).
Who scored?
Solomon Sakuragawa (8', assist Takumi Nakamura) for Cerezo Osaka.
Was Cerezo Osaka's win deserved?
Yes — Cerezo Osaka were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Cerezo Osaka vs Borussia Dortmund?
Yellow cards: Roméo Ritter (Borussia Dortmund).
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Head to Head meetings
Cerezo Osaka – Borussia Dortmund
Cerezo Osaka
Borussia Dortmund
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 1  |
Scored goals | 3 | 3 |
Average per game | 1.5 | 1.5 |
The biggest victory | 1-0 | 2-3 |
Cerezo Osaka
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 2Draws
- 1Losses
Borussia Dortmund
- 5Matches
- 5Goals
- 1Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 2Draws
- 1Losses
AICheckLive AI Bot
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.30 | 4.20 | 1.73 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka is a slight favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 60.6 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66.4 vs 60.6 for Borussia Dortmund. The biggest edge is in overall quality (CheckSkill 56.6 vs 56.2). CheckLive signal strength 58/100.
Over 3.51.62
Medium confidence58%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.6
58.9
CheckSkill
56.6
56.2
CheckMental
73.2
73.2
CheckLive total66.4 vs 60.6+5.8Cerezo Osaka: 60.6 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66.4
More match signals
Both teams to score — Yes62%1.33
Over 4.558%2.38
Home win — Cerezo Osaka50%3.30
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Cerezo Osaka vs Borussia Dortmund?
In the CheckLive calculation Cerezo Osaka is the favourite: 60.6 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66.4 vs 60.6. Signal strength 58/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Cerezo Osaka's main edge?
Cerezo Osaka is strongest in overall quality: CheckSkill 56.6 vs 56.2 for Borussia Dortmund. The overall rating gap is 5.8.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (Cerezo Osaka vs Borussia Dortmund, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.30 | 4.20 | 1.73 |