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Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse, 2018

J. League · 2018
Gamba Osaka
1 – 2
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sun 22 Jul 2018 · 10:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Takahiro Okano
  • Referee Masuya Ueda
  • Referee Yusuke Hamamoto
  • Referee Yukitaka 26Kumagai

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

11
5
4
Gamba Osaka 20 games · Avg 2.3 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2018-07-22 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-02-09 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Gamba Osaka 2017-09-09 Gamba Osaka 2–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-03-05 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Gamba Osaka 2016-09-30 Gamba Osaka 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Gamba Osaka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Jul Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–2 L
18 Jul Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 0–4 L
19 May Urawa Red Diamonds H 0–0 D
13 May FC Tōkyō A 0–1 L
12 May Yokohama F·Marinos A 1–1 D
05 May Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 0–2 L
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Jul Gamba Osaka A 2–1 W
18 Jul Cerezo Osaka FC H 3–0 W
20 May Kawasaki Frontale A 0–3 L
13 May Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–3 L
12 May Shonan Bellmare H 4–2 W
07 May Nagoya Grampus H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Gamba Osaka Shimizu S-Pulse
#5 Position #7
28 Points 24
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
61 Scored 40
53 Conceded 42
+8 GD -2
1.56 PPG 1.33
56% Win % 44%

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Gamba Osaka
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' Gamba Osaka is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' Gamba Osaka currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Gamba Osaka is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' Gamba Osaka seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 30' Matheus Jesus has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gamba Osaka and Shimizu S-Pulse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 45' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 50' 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.
  • 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Leo Takae, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 60' Shimizu S-Pulse is showing some good football. However, Shimizu S-Pulse are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 65' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Gamba Osaka needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 70' Yuji Rokutan is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gamba Osaka so far.
  • 75' Gamba Osaka looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Harumi Minamino scoring 1 goals.
  • 80' The 38-year-old Douglas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 85' Gamba Osaka are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Shimizu S-Pulse's shape.
  • 90' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Gamba Osaka.

Lineups

Gamba Osaka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Levir Culpi

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jan Jonsson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Hwang Uijo 3
Kosuke Onose 3
Koya Kitagawa 2
Hwang Uijo 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Yugo Tatsuta 2
Ademilson 2
Keita Nakamura 1

Head to Head

2018-07-22 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-02-09 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Gamba Osaka 2017-09-09 Gamba Osaka 2–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-03-05 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Gamba Osaka 2016-09-30 Gamba Osaka 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Gamba Osaka Form

2018-07-22 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2018-07-18 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4–0 Gamba Osaka L 2018-05-19 Gamba Osaka 0–0 Urawa Red Diamonds D 2018-05-13 FC Tōkyō 1–0 Gamba Osaka L 2018-05-12 Yokohama F·Marinos 1–1 Gamba Osaka D 2018-05-05 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 2–0 Gamba Osaka L

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2018-07-22 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2018-07-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2018-05-20 Kawasaki Frontale 3–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2018-05-13 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2018-05-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 4–2 Shonan Bellmare W 2018-05-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Nagoya Grampus D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.81 Gamba Osaka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 84% + Both teams to score 80%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Gamba Osaka48% Draw22% Shimizu S-Pulse30%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes80% 0% No20%
Avg goals/match: 4.81
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 95%
5%
± 2.5 84%
16%
± 3.5 69%
31%
± 4.5 51%
49%

Double Chance

Gamba Osaka or Draw
70%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
52%
Gamba Osaka or Shimizu S-Pulse
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Gamba Osaka42% Draw33% Shimizu S-Pulse25%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.9%
3 – 2
5.7%
1 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 3
4.1%
4 – 1
4.1%
4 – 2
4%
3 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.4%
3 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Gamba Osaka

Handicap Gamba Osaka covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 15% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 18% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 13% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 8% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

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