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Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse, 2018

J. League · 2018
Kashima Antlers
1 – 0
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sun 5 Aug 2018 · 09:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Ryuji Sato
  • Referee Hiroshi Yamauchi
  • Referee Keisuke Nobori
  • Referee Noriyuki Suzuki

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

14
3
3
Kashima Antlers 20 games · Avg 2.6 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-05 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-03-11 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Kashima Antlers 2018-02-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Kashima Antlers 2017-10-21 Kashima Antlers 6–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-05-14 Kashima Antlers 4–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Aug Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–0 W
01 Aug FC Tōkyō H 1–2 L
28 Jul Gamba Osaka A 1–1 D
25 Jul Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–0 W
22 Jul Kashiwa Reysol H 6–2 W
18 Jul Jubilo Iwata A 3–3 D
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Aug Kashima Antlers A 0–1 L
01 Aug Sagan Tosu FC H 1–0 W
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

Season Stats

Kashima Antlers Shimizu S-Pulse
#11 Position #7
45 Points 24
18 Played 18
15 / 0 / 3 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
40 Scored 40
20 Conceded 42
+20 GD -2
2.50 PPG 1.33
83% Win % 44%

Key Stats

35% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
61% Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/–
76+
6/–
■ 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' The wait is over. Shimizu S-Pulse get us underway at .
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' Mitch Duke has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' It looks surprising Kashima Antlers does not make any changes. Koki Anzai has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 35' Kashima Antlers have won 468 goals from 447 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 40' Shimizu S-Pulse 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.
  • 45' Shimizu S-Pulse started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
  • 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' A quiet spell here at . Shimizu S-Pulse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 60' Kashima Antlers are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
  • 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 70' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jan Jonsson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 75' Hideki Ishige is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Shimizu S-Pulse so far.
  • 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 85' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 85 minutes.
  • 90' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • Shimizu S-Pulse will have plenty to reflect on. Kashima Antlers were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Go Oiwa

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jan Jonsson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ayase Ueda 7
Shoma Doi 2
Yuma Suzuki 2
Yasushi Endo 2
Toshiki Takahashi 1
Teerasil Dangda 1
Naomichi Ueda 1
Everaldo 1

Head to Head

2018-08-05 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-03-11 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Kashima Antlers 2018-02-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Kashima Antlers 2017-10-21 Kashima Antlers 6–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-05-14 Kashima Antlers 4–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Kashima Antlers Form

2018-08-05 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2018-08-01 Kashima Antlers 1–2 FC Tōkyō L 2018-07-28 Gamba Osaka 1–1 Kashima Antlers D 2018-07-25 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–2 Kashima Antlers W 2018-07-22 Kashima Antlers 6–2 Kashiwa Reysol W 2018-07-18 Jubilo Iwata 3–3 Kashima Antlers D

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2018-08-05 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2018-08-01 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.43 Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Kashima Antlers to win 65% + Over 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kashima Antlers65% Draw20% Shimizu S-Pulse15%
Actual: Kashima Antlers win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Kashima Antlers or Draw
85%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
35%
Kashima Antlers or Shimizu S-Pulse
80%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kashima Antlers50% Draw38% Shimizu S-Pulse12%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
7.4%
4 – 0
4.7%
0 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers

Handicap Kashima Antlers covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 27% — 73%
-2 27% 20% 53%
-1.5 47% — 53%
-1 47% 22% 32%
-0.5 68% — 32%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 8% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
39% ✗
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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