[(Cerezo Osaka) Strength]:
1. Cerezo Osaka foreign forward Lucas Fernandes scored first for the team in the last two consecutive games, revealing excellent performances.
2. Cerezo Osaka drew 3-3 with Shonan Bellmare in the last league game on the road and were unbeaten in two consecutive competitive games, indicating stable form.
3. Cerezo Osaka scored 9 goals in the last 5 competitive games, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, which showcased full attack.
4. Cerezo Osaka received 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 10 competitive games at home, with a high win rate of 70%, showing strong home performances.
5. Cerezo Osaka won 2-0 over J2 League side Tokushima Vortis in the last Emperor's Cup game, advancing to the next round.
[(Cerezo Osaka) Weakness]:
1. Cerezo Osaka defender Kyohei Noborizato recently underwent surgery for a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee and will be out for a long period.
2. Cerezo Osaka conceded 7 goals in the last 5 competitive games, with an average of 1.4 goals per game, revealing that their defense needs to improve.
[(FC Tokyo) Strength]:
1. FC Tokyo forward Motoki Nagakura scored a goal in the last Emperor's Cup game, helping the team take the lead. So far, he scored in both the Emperor's Cup matches, showing stable performances in this tournament.
2. FC Tokyo won 3-2 over Urawa Red Diamonds in the last league game, securing a winning streak of two competitive games, which revealed fit form.
3. FC Tokyo scored 10 goals in the last 5 competitive games, with an average of 2 goals per game, indicating reliable attack.
4. FC Tokyo conceded 4 goals in the last 5 competitive games, averaging less than 1 goal per game and keeping 2 clean sheets, which demonstrated solid defense.
5. FC Tokyo won 2-0 over J2 League side Oita Trinita in the last Emperor's Cup game, advancing to the round of 16 easily.
6. In the last 10 competitive games between both sides, FC Tokyo received 4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, having the upper hand.
[(FC Tokyo) Weakness]:
1. FC Tokyo have a poor away record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses in the last 10 competitive games, with a win rate of only 20%.
[Tips]:
Cerezo Osaka's recent form has been stable as they remained unbeaten in two consecutive games.
The team's attack is reliable, but their defensive end is at risk.
FC Tokyo are now in hot form and on a 2-game winning streak, boasting excellent offense and defense.
But they are not good at away matches, so the team cannot be overestimated in this game on the road.
Thus, Cerezo Osaka should be supported in this match.
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