On Sunday morning, arch-rivals Cerezo Osaka and Gamba Osaka clash in a derby in the latest round of games in the Japan J-League Cup.
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The home team has experienced mixed fortunes so far this season but heads into this game on the back of three wins in their previous four matches in all competitions.
Their recent good results have been mainly due to their stellar attacking displays, as Cerezo Osaka have scored at least two goals in all three of those previous victories.
However, despite their seemingly decent recent form, Cerezo Osaka heads into this game on a poor recent run of form in the J-League Cup.
The home team has failed to win any of their previous four matches in the competition.
Cerezo Osaka’s recent home record in the J-League Cup is a poor one, as they have claimed just one win in their previous five home outings in the competition.
Their recent home matches have also been low-scoring in the League Cup, as six of their last seven games have produced under 2.5 goals.
The visitor's recent form has been similar to their hosts, as Gamba has won three of their last four games in all competitions and scored at least two goals in each of those victories.
Also, like their city rivals, Gamba Osaka’s form in their most recent Japan J-League Cup games has not been great, as they have won just once in their previous four matches in all competitions.
Their recent games in the competition have been low-scoring affairs, with under 2.5 goals scored in three of the last four J-League Cup games.
Forebet predicts that this will be a relatively even contest, which will end in a narrow victory for Cerezo Osaka.