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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2020
Cerezo Osaka FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Wed 8 Jul 2020 · 09:00 UTC Yanmar Stadium Nagai HT 45+4' · FT 45+4'
Y 44' Valdo
Ayumu Seko 53' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cerezo Osaka FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.

Match Details

  • Referee Yusuke Hamamoto
  • Referee Yoshiro Imamura
  • Referee Yosuke Takabe
  • Referee Ryosuke Murai

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 Tokyo 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
2020-07-08 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-11-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-04-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-08-15 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-07-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC

Recent Form

Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jul Shimizu S-Pulse H 2–0 W
04 Jul Gamba Osaka A 2–1 W
22 Feb Oita FC Trinita H 1–0 W
07 Dec Oita FC Trinita A 2–0 W
30 Nov Shimizu S-Pulse H 2–1 W
23 Nov Vissel Kobe A 0–1 L
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jul Cerezo Osaka FC A 0–2 L
04 Jul Nagoya Grampus H 1–2 L
23 Feb FC Tokyo H 1–3 L
07 Dec Sagan Tosu FC H 1–0 W
30 Nov Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–2 L
23 Nov Oita FC Trinita H 1–1 D

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
0% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
0% 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)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Yanmar Stadium Nagai. Cerezo Osaka FC are looking to make home advantage count against Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' It looks surprising Cerezo Osaka FC does not make any changes. Yugo Tatsuta has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' Jong Tae Se has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Makoto Okazaki suffering a number of foals already.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 40' Cerezo Osaka FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Shimizu S-Pulse's shape.
  • 44' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Valdo.
  • 46' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Ken Tokura exits the field as Bruno Mendes enters on 46.
  • 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 53' That is a Yellow card for Cerezo Osaka FC. Ayumu Seko will be fuming at that decision.
  • 58' Cerezo Osaka FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
  • 63' It’s high time Lotina made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 64' Yoichiro Kakitani makes way for Hiroshi Kiyotake at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cerezo Osaka FC.
  • 66' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Teerasil Dangda trudges off to be replaced by Jong Tae Se on 66 minutes.
  • 68' Yugo Tatsuta gets the nod from Shimizu S-Pulse. He replaces Valdo and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 71' A stunning finish from Hiroaki Okuno — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 71' Yugo Tatsuta gets the nod from Shimizu S-Pulse. He replaces Valdo and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 76' 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.
  • 81' Teerasil Dangda has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 82' Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yuta Toyokawa is hanging Hiroaki Okuno on the field on 82 minute.
  • 83' The Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes a substitution. Kenta Nishizawa departs to be replaced by Shota Kaneko.
  • 85' Eiichi Katayama has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
  • 90' Lucas Mineiro gets the nod from Cerezo Osaka FC. He replaces Naoyuki Fujita and will look to change the dynamic.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Cerezo Osaka FC 2-0 Shimizu S-Pulse.

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lotina

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Cklamovski

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2020-07-08 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-11-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-04-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-08-15 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-07-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2020-07-08 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2020-07-04 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2020-02-22 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Oita FC Trinita W 2019-12-07 Oita FC Trinita 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2019-11-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2019-11-23 Vissel Kobe 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2020-07-08 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2020-07-04 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Nagoya Grampus L 2020-02-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 FC Tokyo L 2019-12-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 2019-11-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2019-11-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Oita FC Trinita D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.51 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cerezo Osaka FC63% Draw20% Shimizu S-Pulse17%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.88
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 53%
47%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
37%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Shimizu S-Pulse
80%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cerezo Osaka FC46% Draw37% Shimizu S-Pulse17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 1
7.9%
3 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.9%
1 – 2
4.8%
4 – 1
4.5%
4 – 0
3.4%
0 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC

Handicap Cerezo Osaka FC covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 23% — 77%
-2 23% 18% 59%
-1.5 41% — 59%
-1 41% 20% 39%
-0.5 61% — 39%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 11% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✗
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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