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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse, 2018

J. League · 2018
Cerezo Osaka FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Wed 15 Aug 2018 · 10:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Isao Nishihashi
  • Referee Yoji Imaoka
  • Referee Hiroyoshi Takayama
  • Referee Yuzo Sutani

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyoto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tōkyō 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tokyo Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F·Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

9
3
5
Cerezo Osaka FC 17 games · Avg 3.4 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-15 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-07-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-03-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2017-11-05 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-03-31 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug Shimizu S-Pulse H 3–1 W
11 Aug Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 1–1 D
05 Aug Sagan Tosu FC A 0–1 L
01 Aug Vissel Kobe H 1–1 D
28 Jul Vegalta Sendai A 2–2 D
25 Jul Kashima Antlers H 0–2 L
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–3 L
11 Aug Kawasaki Frontale H 1–2 L
05 Aug Kashima Antlers A 0–1 L
01 Aug Sagan Tosu FC H 1–0 W
22 Jul Gamba Osaka A 2–1 W
18 Jul Cerezo Osaka FC H 3–0 W

Season Stats

Cerezo Osaka FC Shimizu S-Pulse
#2 Position #7
31 Points 24
18 Played 18
11 / 0 / 7 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
48 Scored 40
38 Conceded 42
+10 GD -2
1.72 PPG 1.33
61% Win % 44%

Key Stats

65% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
59% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Cerezo Osaka FC and Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' Ryohei Shirasaki has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mitch Duke made 367 appearances and scored 24 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 30' Yusuke Maruhashi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Shimizu S-Pulse so far.
  • 35' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Shimizu S-Pulse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 45' Shimizu S-Pulse fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 50' Kenyu Sugimoto is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cerezo Osaka FC tonight.
  • 55' Shimizu S-Pulse looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Matheus Bueno scoring 1 goals.
  • 60' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Shimizu S-Pulse are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 65' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Shimizu S-Pulse needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 70' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 75' Cerezo Osaka FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
  • 80' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 80 minutes.
  • 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 90' The travelling Shimizu S-Pulse supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Yoon Junghwan

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jan Jonsson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Rafael Ratao 3
Hiroshi Kiyotake 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Crislan 2
Hiroaki Okuno 2
Satoki Uejo 2
Crislan 2
Carlinhos 1

Head to Head

2018-08-15 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-07-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-03-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2017-11-05 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-03-31 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2018-08-15 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2018-08-11 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2018-08-05 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2018-08-01 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Vissel Kobe D 2018-07-28 Vegalta Sendai 2–2 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2018-07-25 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–2 Kashima Antlers L

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2018-08-15 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2018-08-11 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Kawasaki Frontale L 2018-08-05 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2018-08-01 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 2018-07-22 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2018-07-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.54 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cerezo Osaka FC54% Draw21% Shimizu S-Pulse25%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes75% 0% No25%
Avg goals/match: 4.24
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 78%
22%
± 3.5 60%
40%
± 4.5 41%
59%

Double Chance

Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
46%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Shimizu S-Pulse
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cerezo Osaka FC42% Draw36% Shimizu S-Pulse22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 1
7%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.4%
3 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
4.8%
4 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.6%
4 – 2
3.5%
1 – 0
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC

Handicap Cerezo Osaka FC covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 16% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 19% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 13% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 7% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.