Match Preview
It's nearly matchday! Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) prepare to welcome Elfen Saitama (w) to Home Arena in Germany for a pivotal Japan. Women. League Cup. Group stage clash. Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026. Time: 11:00. Official: Frank Willenborg. The forecast indicates Chilly evening, 10Β°C. Both managers face selection headaches: Schmidt is doubtful for the hosts, and Schmidt could miss out for the visitors. The story of past meetings: Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) 4 - 3 Elfen Saitama (w) (2023). Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) 2 - 4 Elfen Saitama (w) (2021). Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) 3 - 4 Elfen Saitama (w) (2021). Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) 0 - 1 Elfen Saitama (w) (2022). Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) 0 - 2 Elfen Saitama (w) (2024). Our best guess for the final result: 1:2.
Post-Match Summary
It's all over! Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) vs Elfen Saitama (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 (7)
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The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Sep 13! Defense was rock solid! I think it'll be 3:2.
I've watched every Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) game this season. Attack was unstoppable today! This one ends 2:2 for sure.
Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) vs Elfen Saitama (w) is always a cracker! What a comeback! My money is on 4:3.
Just got my ticket for the match on Sep 13! Disappointing but we move on. Hoping for 2:0 in our favor.
No way Elfen Saitama (w) wins this at Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w)'s ground. Midfield dominated completely! Final score: 4:2.
Neutral fan here - just want to see great football. Disappointing but we move on. Expecting 4:0.
Dream match! Cerezo Osaka Sakai (w) and Elfen Saitama (w) always deliver. Midfield dominated completely! Gonna be 2:1.