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FC Tokyo vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2019
FC Tokyo
2 – 1
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sat 6 Apr 2019 · 05:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Sei Muroya 53' Y
Y 63' Ko Matsubara

Overview

Match Preview

FC Tokyo vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Jun Mihara
  • Referee Hajime Matsuo
  • Referee Mitsuharu Taketa
  • Referee Yuki Tsukakoshi

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

8
3
9
FC Tokyo 20 games · Avg 2.5 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2019-04-06 FC Tokyo 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-09-29 FC Tokyo 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-04-21 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 FC Tokyo 2018-02-18 FC Tokyo 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-09-15 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 FC Tokyo

Recent Form

FC Tokyo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Apr Shimizu S-Pulse H 2–1 W
30 Mar Urawa Red Diamonds A 1–1 D
17 Mar Nagoya Grampus H 1–0 W
10 Mar Sagan Tosu FC H 2–0 W
02 Mar Shonan Bellmare A 3–2 W
23 Feb Kawasaki Frontale A 0–0 D
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Apr FC Tokyo A 1–2 L
31 Mar Shonan Bellmare H 1–3 L
17 Mar Vissel Kobe A 1–1 D
09 Mar Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 2–5 L
02 Mar Gamba Osaka H 2–4 L
23 Feb Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–1 D

Season Stats

FC Tokyo Shimizu S-Pulse
#12 Position #7
37 Points 24
18 Played 18
13 / 0 / 5 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
55 Scored 40
42 Conceded 42
+13 GD -2
2.06 PPG 1.33
72% Win % 44%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. FC Tōkyō get us underway at .
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Masato Morishige, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 30' Keigo Higashi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yugo Tatsuta is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 40' Sei Muroya has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
  • 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Tōkyō side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 46' Shimizu S-Pulse is taking the lead after the goal scored by Koya Kitagawa on 46.
  • 51' Hideki Ishige has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 53' It’s a booking for FC Tokyo player. Sei Muroya gets a Yellow card.
  • 58' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 60' FC Tokyo make a change. Kensuke Nagai trudges off to be replaced by Jael on 60 minutes.
  • 63' Poor challenge from Ko Matsubara. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 66' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Jong Tae Se by Douglas on 66 minute.
  • 71' The travelling Shimizu S-Pulse supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 75' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Na Sangho makes it 0-2.
  • 80' A quiet spell here at . FC Tōkyō seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 85' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Tōkyō and Shimizu S-Pulse are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 86' GOAL! Diego Oliveira fires home to make it 0-3!
  • 88' Fresh legs for Shimizu S-Pulse! Yuta Taki comes on to replace Hideki Ishige.
  • 90' Kyosuke Tagawa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Diego Oliveira on 90 minute.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Tōkyō take all three points.

Lineups

FC Tokyo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Hasegawa

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jan Jonsson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Thiago Santana 4
Diego Oliveira 4
Adailton 4
Koya Kitagawa 3
Kensuke Nagai 3
Shuto Abe 2
Carlinhos 2
Ronaldo 2

Head to Head

2019-04-06 FC Tokyo 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-09-29 FC Tokyo 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-04-21 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 FC Tokyo 2018-02-18 FC Tokyo 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-09-15 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 FC Tokyo

FC Tokyo Form

2019-04-06 FC Tokyo 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2019-03-30 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–1 FC Tokyo D 2019-03-17 FC Tokyo 1–0 Nagoya Grampus W 2019-03-10 FC Tokyo 2–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 2019-03-02 Shonan Bellmare 2–3 FC Tokyo W 2019-02-23 Kawasaki Frontale 0–0 FC Tokyo D

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2019-04-06 FC Tokyo 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2019-03-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Shonan Bellmare L 2019-03-17 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2019-03-09 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 5–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2019-03-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–4 Gamba Osaka L 2019-02-23 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.68 FC Tokyo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Tokyo61% Draw19% Shimizu S-Pulse20%
Actual: FC Tokyo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes73% 0% No27%
Avg goals/match: 4.25
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

FC Tokyo or Draw
80%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
39%
FC Tokyo or Shimizu S-Pulse
81%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Tokyo46% Draw35% Shimizu S-Pulse19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
6.9%
1 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
6.1%
3 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
4.6%
4 – 2
3.6%
1 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — FC Tokyo

Handicap FC Tokyo covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 23% — 77%
-2 23% 17% 59%
-1.5 41% — 59%
-1 41% 19% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 11% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 6% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
8% ✓

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