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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Cerezo Osaka FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Wed 10 Mar 2021 · 10:00 UTC Yanmar Stadium Nagai HT 45+5' · FT 45+8'

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Ryo Hirama
  • Referee Noriyuki Suzuki
  • Referee Hayato Shimizu
  • Referee Nobutsugu Murakami
  • Referee Naoto Uehara

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
2021-03-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-11-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 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

Recent Form

Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Mar Shimizu S-Pulse H 2–1 W
06 Mar FC Tōkyō A 2–3 L
03 Mar Kawasaki Frontale A 2–3 L
27 Feb Kashiwa Reysol H 2–0 W
19 Dec Kashima Antlers A 1–1 D
16 Dec Sagan Tosu FC H 1–2 L
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Mar Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–2 L
06 Mar Avispa Fukuoka H 2–2 D
27 Feb Kashima Antlers A 3–1 W
19 Dec Gamba Osaka A 2–0 W
16 Dec Vegalta Sendai H 2–3 L
12 Dec Kashima Antlers A 0–2 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)
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' What a night it is going to be! Cerezo Osaka FC welcome Shimizu S-Pulse for this crunch clash at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.
  • 5' Katsuhiro Nakayama is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Cerezo Osaka FC in their trying to find a way past Shimizu S-Pulse's compact .
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 20' Ryuya Nishio has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 22' Ryuya Nishio doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 27' 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 Hiroaki Okuno suffering a number of foals already.
  • 32' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 37' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 42' Shimizu S-Pulse come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 47' The energy levels are beginning to show. Lotina might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 52' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cerezo Osaka FC and Shimizu S-Pulse are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 57' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 60' It is a substitution in Shimizu S-Pulse team. Yusuke Goto is replaced by Akira Disaro on 60 minute.
  • 62' Cerezo Osaka FC ring the changes. Hiroaki Okuno has done his job and it is now time for Naoyuki Fujita to step up.
  • 67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 72' 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.
  • 77' It looks like no one’s ball. Shimizu S-Pulse is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 79' A change in the Shimizu S-Pulse ranks — Carlinhos exits the field as Kenta Nishizawa enters on 79.
  • 80' Time for substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse. Yosuke Kawai is replaced by Renato.
  • 84' Hiroshi Kiyotake does the damage! The net is bulging and Cerezo Osaka FC surge ahead!
  • 89' Shimizu S-Pulse ring the changes. Ryo Takeuchi has done his job and it is now time for Yuito Suzuki to step up.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Yoshito Okubo as he leaves the pitch. Toshiyuki Takagi steps in for Cerezo Osaka FC.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Levir Culpi

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lotina

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2021-03-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-11-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 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

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2021-03-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2021-03-06 FC Tōkyō 3–2 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2021-03-03 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2021-02-27 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Kashiwa Reysol W 2020-12-19 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2020-12-16 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC L

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2021-03-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2021-03-06 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka D 2021-02-27 Kashima Antlers 1–3 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2020-12-19 Gamba Osaka 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2020-12-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–3 Vegalta Sendai L 2020-12-12 Kashima Antlers 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.42 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cerezo Osaka FC53% Draw22% Shimizu S-Pulse25%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes73% 0% No27%
Avg goals/match: 4.09
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 76%
24%
± 3.5 57%
43%
± 4.5 38%
62%

Double Chance

Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
47%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Shimizu S-Pulse
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cerezo Osaka FC41% Draw37% Shimizu S-Pulse22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
5%
3 – 0
3.9%
4 – 1
3.8%
1 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
3.7%
4 – 2
3.2%

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% 19% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 13% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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