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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 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
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 Tokyo 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
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Cerezo Osaka FC and Shimizu S-Pulse is underway.
  • 5' Magnificent from Katsuhiro Nakayama! That is 4 goals in 143 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 10' Yusuke Goto has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' Shimizu S-Pulse has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 22' A goal from the Japan international Ryuya Nishio! He fires home on 22 to make it 1-1!
  • 27' It looks surprising Cerezo Osaka FC does not make any changes. Yuta Toyokawa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Riki Harakawa, as he is very good at scoring at Yanmar Stadium Nagai with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 37' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
  • 42' Cerezo Osaka FC have won 396 goals from 369 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 52' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 57' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Riku Matsuda made 369 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 60' Akira Disaro is replacing Yusuke Goto for the Shimizu S-Pulse side.
  • 62' The Cerezo Osaka FC bench stirs into life. Hiroaki Okuno is withdrawn and Naoyuki Fujita gets his opportunity.
  • 67' Over 67 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 72' Cerezo Osaka FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 77' Shimizu S-Pulse looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Matheus Bueno scoring 1 goals.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Carlinhos as he leaves the pitch. Kenta Nishizawa steps in for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 80' The whistle greets Yosuke Kawai as he departs to be replaced by Renato.
  • 84' Hiroshi Kiyotake is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 89' The crowd applauds Ryo Takeuchi as he leaves the pitch. Yuito Suzuki steps in for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 90' Cerezo Osaka FC make a change. Yoshito Okubo trudges off to be replaced by Toshiyuki Takagi on 90 minutes.
  • The points are shared — Cerezo Osaka FC 2-1 Shimizu S-Pulse. Honours even.

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
Hiroshi Kiyotake 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Crislan 2
Hiroaki Okuno 2
Satoki Uejo 2
Crislan 2
Matheus Bueno 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 Tokyo 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.