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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 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

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 Tokyo 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
0% Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
0% 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
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Gamba Osaka and Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Gamba Osaka winning 100% of all matches.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 20' Gamba Osaka is showing some good football. However, Gamba Osaka are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 25' Gamba Osaka are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
  • 30' Hideki Ishige has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 367 appearances.
  • 35' Shimizu S-Pulse have won 286 goals from 367 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 40' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gamba Osaka and Shimizu S-Pulse are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 50' Shimizu S-Pulse started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 50.
  • 55' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Shimizu S-Pulse that had 367 games and scored 286 goals.
  • 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
  • 65' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 70' A quiet spell here at . Shimizu S-Pulse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 75' Over 75 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 80' The energy levels are beginning to show. Levir Culpi might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 90' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shunya Suganuma made 403 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 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
Kosuke Onose 3
Hwang Uijo 3
Ademilson 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Hwang Uijo 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Yugo Tatsuta 2
Harumi Minamino 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 Tokyo 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.