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Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2020
Gamba Osaka
0 – 2
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sat 19 Dec 2020 · 05:00 UTC Panasonic Stadium Suita HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Panasonic Stadium Suita.

Match Details

  • Referee Shinji Ochi
  • Referee Masaaki Toma
  • Referee Mikiya Nishimura
  • Referee Takao Nishiyama

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 Kyōto 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 Tōkyō 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
2020-12-19 Gamba Osaka 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-07-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka 2019-07-13 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-03-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–4 Gamba Osaka 2018-09-21 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka

Recent Form

Gamba Osaka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Dec Shimizu S-Pulse H 0–2 L
16 Dec Yokohama FC A 2–0 W
06 Dec Shonan Bellmare A 2–1 W
29 Nov Sagan Tosu FC H 1–1 D
25 Nov Kawasaki Frontale A 0–5 L
22 Nov Urawa Red Diamonds A 2–1 W
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Dec Gamba Osaka A 2–0 W
16 Dec Vegalta Sendai H 2–3 L
12 Dec Kashima Antlers A 0–2 L
05 Dec Kawasaki Frontale H 2–2 D
29 Nov Shonan Bellmare H 1–1 D
25 Nov Yokohama FC A 3–1 W

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
14% Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
14% 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
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Gamba Osaka
Issam Jebali 2 G 1 A
Deniz Hummet 2 G
Shinnosuke Nakatani 1 G
Asahi Uenaka 1 G
Welton 1 G
Shimizu S-Pulse
Se-hun Oh 2 G
Koya Kitagawa 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Gamba Osaka and Shimizu S-Pulse get this one started.
  • 5' Gamba Osaka are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yugo Tatsuta, as he is very good at scoring at Panasonic Stadium Suita with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Gamba Osaka in their trying to find a way past Shimizu S-Pulse's compact .
  • 25' Shota Kaneko is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gamba Osaka so far.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 35' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' Gamba Osaka started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
  • 49' A stunning finish from Riyo Kawamoto — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 53' Gamba Osaka manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kazuma Watanabe is hanging Hiroki Fujiharu on the field on 53 minute.
  • 58' Japan international Kenta Nishizawa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 61' Time for substitution for Gamba Osaka. Dai Tsukamoto is replaced by Shuhei Kawasaki.
  • 64' Shota Kaneko adds to his 0 season tally! Shimizu S-Pulse lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 69' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 71' Fresh legs for Shimizu S-Pulse! Yasufumi Nishimura comes on to replace Kazunori Yoshimoto.
  • 76' Shimizu S-Pulse is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 81' Time for substitution for Gamba Osaka. Yuki Yamamoto is replaced by Shoji Toyama.
  • 82' Yusuke Goto makes way for Yuito Suzuki at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 87' Shimizu S-Pulse fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • Gamba Osaka will have plenty to reflect on. Shimizu S-Pulse were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Gamba Osaka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tsuneyasu Miyamoto

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kosuke Onose 3
Hwang Uijo 3
Hwang Uijo 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Yugo Tatsuta 2
Ademilson 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Kazuma Watanabe 1

Head to Head

2020-12-19 Gamba Osaka 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-07-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka 2019-07-13 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-03-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–4 Gamba Osaka 2018-09-21 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka

Gamba Osaka Form

2020-12-19 Gamba Osaka 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2020-12-16 Yokohama FC 0–2 Gamba Osaka W 2020-12-06 Shonan Bellmare 1–2 Gamba Osaka W 2020-11-29 Gamba Osaka 1–1 Sagan Tosu FC D 2020-11-25 Kawasaki Frontale 5–0 Gamba Osaka L 2020-11-22 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–2 Gamba Osaka W

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

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 2020-12-05 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Kawasaki Frontale D 2020-11-29 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Shonan Bellmare D 2020-11-25 Yokohama FC 1–3 Shimizu S-Pulse W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.65 Gamba Osaka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.19 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 85% + Both teams to score 82%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Gamba Osaka49% Draw21% Shimizu S-Pulse30%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes82% 0% No18%
Avg goals/match: 4.84
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 95%
5%
± 2.5 85%
15%
± 3.5 70%
30%
± 4.5 52%
48%

Double Chance

Gamba Osaka or Draw
70%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
51%
Gamba Osaka or Shimizu S-Pulse
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Gamba Osaka38% Draw34% Shimizu S-Pulse28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–2 not predicted
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 1
6.1%
3 – 2
5.6%
1 – 1
5.3%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 3
4.6%
3 – 3
4.1%
4 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
4 – 1
3.5%
2 – 0
3%

Asian Handicap — Gamba Osaka

Handicap Gamba Osaka covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 14% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 17% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 14% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 10% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
12% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
8% ✗

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