Japan. Women. League Cup. Group stage

Albirex Niigata (w) vs Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w)

Albirex Niigata (w)
Finished
Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 06:00 CET
Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w)

Match Preview

All eyes will be on Home Arena in Germany this Sunday, October 4, 2026 as Albirex Niigata (w) welcomes Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) for a crucial Japan. Women. League Cup. Group stage fixture. Kick-off is set for 06:00. Under the watchful eye of referee Patrick Ittrich, both teams will look to claim all three points. The forecast shows Overcast, 15Β°C for match day. Albirex Niigata (w) may have to cope without KrΓΌger, while Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) could be missing Schmidt. The head-to-head record between these clubs reads: Albirex Niigata (w) 1 - 2 Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) (2025). Albirex Niigata (w) 4 - 1 Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) (2024). Albirex Niigata (w) 2 - 0 Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) (2023). Albirex Niigata (w) 3 - 3 Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) (2023). Albirex Niigata (w) 4 - 3 Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) (2024). Fans and pundits alike are predicting a tight contest, with many tipping a 3:2 outcome.

Post-Match Summary

It's all over! Albirex Niigata (w) vs Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) ended 0:0 in this Japan. Women. League Cup. Group stage encounter at Home Arena. Both teams showed quality and the fans in Germany witnessed an exciting 90 minutes of football.

Fan Reactions (8)

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Klaus D. Oct 2, 2026
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Can't wait for this one! Albirex Niigata (w) should dominate at home. Midfield dominated completely! I say 3:1.

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Jan P. Oct 2, 2026
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Big match coming up between Albirex Niigata (w) and Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w). VAR ruined everything again! Going with 0:2.

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Jan P. Oct 2, 2026
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Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) will surprise everyone, trust me. Best game of the season! Score: 0:2.

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Klaus D. Oct 2, 2026
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This is going to be an epic game. Albirex Niigata (w) all the way! Goalkeeper was a wall! Prediction: 0:1.

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Lisa M. Oct 2, 2026
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My heart says Albirex Niigata (w), my head says draw. Totally deserved win! Let's go with 4:3.

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Jan P. Oct 2, 2026
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Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) have been in fantastic form lately. That second half was insane! I'm calling 2:1.

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Sophie T. Oct 2, 2026
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The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Oct 4! Midfield dominated completely! I think it'll be 0:3.

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Christian L. Oct 3, 2026
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I've watched every Albirex Niigata (w) game this season. VAR ruined everything again! This one ends 3:0 for sure.