Cerezo Osaka FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Yoji Imaoka
- Referee Koichiro Fukushima
- Referee Mikiya Nishimura
- Referee Ryo Tanimoto
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Nov | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Oita FC Trinita | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Nov | Vegalta Sendai | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Jubilo Iwata | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–2 | L |
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)
H2H (17 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cerezo Osaka FC and Shimizu S-Pulse has kicked off!
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 18' The deadlock is broken! Elsinho gets on the scoresheet on 18 minutes.
- 23' Cerezo Osaka FC have won 396 goals from 369 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 33' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cerezo Osaka FC and Shimizu S-Pulse are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 38' A quiet spell here at Yanmar Stadium Nagai. Cerezo Osaka FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 43' Supporters expect more eagerness from Hiroshi Kiyotake, as he is very good at scoring at Yanmar Stadium Nagai with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 48' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Shimizu S-Pulse winning 50% of all matches.
- 53' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Douglas made 367 appearances and scored 51 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' Cerezo Osaka FC make a change. Hiroaki Okuno trudges off to be replaced by Koji Suzuki on 56 minutes.
- 60' Mitsunari Musaka has so much to prove this time. He replaces Renato on 60 minute.
- 65' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Shimizu S-Pulse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 70' The 34-year-old Riku Matsuda has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kota Mizunuma makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 77' Fresh legs for Cerezo Osaka FC! Atomu Tanaka comes on to replace Hiroshi Kiyotake.
- 79' Yoichiro Kakitani is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Dutra Junior. He replaces Kenta Nishizawa on 81 minute.
- 84' Shimizu S-Pulse ring the changes. Yosuke Kawai has done his job and it is now time for Jumpei Kusukami to step up.
- 89' Cerezo Osaka FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
- 90' Time for substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC. Yoichiro Kakitani is replaced by Eiichi Katayama.
- Another three points for Cerezo Osaka FC.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Hiroaki Okuno ↓ Koji Suzuki 56'
- 21
- 5
- 2
- 22
- 14
- 8
- 11
-
10
Hiroshi Kiyotake ↓ Atomu Tanaka 77'
- 7
- 15
Bench
- 4
-
32
Atomu Tanaka ↑ 77'
-
16
Eiichi Katayama ↑ 90'
- 19
- 29
- 1
-
18
Koji Suzuki ↑ 56'
Coach
Lotina
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 39
- 49
- 25
- 26
- 3
- 6
-
17
Yosuke Kawai ↓ Jumpei Kusukami 84'
- 30
-
22
Renato ↓ Mitsunari Musaka 60'
-
16
Kenta Nishizawa ↓ Dutra Junior 81'
Bench
-
11
Dutra Junior ↑ 81'
- 1
- 27
- 2
-
14
Jumpei Kusukami ↑ 84'
-
7
Mitsunari Musaka ↑ 60'
- 46
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Ratao | 3 |
| Hiroshi Kiyotake | 2 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 2 |
| Crislan | 2 |
| Hiroaki Okuno | 2 |
| Satoki Uejo | 2 |
| Crislan | 2 |
| Keita Nakamura | 1 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
2019-11-30
Cerezo Osaka FC
2–1
Shimizu S-Pulse
W
2019-11-23
Vissel Kobe
1–0
Cerezo Osaka FC
L
2019-11-09
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–0
Shonan Bellmare
W
2019-11-02
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–1
Matsumoto Yamaga FC
D
2019-10-18
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
0–1
Cerezo Osaka FC
W
2019-10-06
Cerezo Osaka FC
0–1
Kashima Antlers
L
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.36
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
45%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Shimizu S-Pulse
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
8.1%
2 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.5%
3 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.4%
0 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | Shimizu S-Pulse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 16% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 20% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +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
21%
✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.