Mark your calendars: Cerezo Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse goes live on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 12:00 in what promises to be a thrilling Japan. Premier League encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Daniel Siebert has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Light rain, 14°C. Key absences could shape this game — Fischer is a concern for Cerezo Osaka, while Meier may miss out for Shimizu S-Pulse. These two sides have a rich history: Cerezo Osaka 1 - 0 Shimizu S-Pulse (2022). Cerezo Osaka 2 - 0 Shimizu S-Pulse (2024). Cerezo Osaka 4 - 3 Shimizu S-Pulse (2021). Cerezo Osaka 0 - 2 Shimizu S-Pulse (2021). Cerezo Osaka 1 - 0 Shimizu S-Pulse (2025). We're going with 0:0 as our predicted scoreline.