Sagan Tosu FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse, 2018
Overview
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Sagan Tosu FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League .
- Sagan Tosu FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Hideaki Nishio
- Referee Toshiyuki Wazumi
- Referee Ryosuke Yamaoka
- Referee Yusuke Shiotsu
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 May | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Apr | Vegalta Sendai | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | Nagoya Grampus | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | FC Tōkyō | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
4/6
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
| Se-hun Oh | 2 G |
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jan Jonsson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Hwang Seokho has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' Sagan Tosu FC have won 293 goals from 279 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' The travelling Shimizu S-Pulse supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Massimo Ficcadenti will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' Sagan Tosu FC is showing some good football. However, Sagan Tosu FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 50' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Sagan Tosu FC in their trying to find a way past Shimizu S-Pulse's compact .
- 60' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 65' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Takahiro Iida made 380 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 70' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 75' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ko Matsubara, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 80' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sagan Tosu FC and Shimizu S-Pulse are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' 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.
- Full Time. Sagan Tosu FC beats Shimizu S-Pulse
Lineups
Sagan Tosu FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 5
- 23
- 13
- 3
- 14
- 4
- 40
- 36
-
27
Kyosuke Tagawa ↓ Victor Ibarbo 75'
-
25
Ahn Yongwoo ↓ Masato Fujita 72'
Bench
- 21
- 18
- 2
-
8
Masato Fujita ↑ 72'
- 7
- 22
-
32
Victor Ibarbo ↑ 75'
Coach
Massimo Ficcadenti
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 25
-
4
Leandro Freire ↓ Kazuya Murata 84'
- 27
- 3
- 6
- 17
-
29
Hideki Ishige ↓ Mitch Duke 61'
- 30
- 23
- 9
Bench
- 1
- 26
- 28
-
11
Kazuya Murata ↑ 84'
- 37
-
10
Ryohei Shirasaki ↑ 61'
-
19
Mitch Duke ↑ 61'
Coach
Jan Jonsson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Thiago Santana | 3 |
| Douglas | 3 |
| Riki Harakawa | 3 |
| Yuto Iwasaki | 2 |
| Fernando Torres | 2 |
| Ryohei Shirasaki | 1 |
| Ahn Yongwoo | 1 |
| Douglas | 1 |
Head to Head
Sagan Tosu FC Form
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.53
Sagan Tosu FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sagan Tosu FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Sagan Tosu FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
53%
Sagan Tosu FC or Shimizu S-Pulse
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sagan Tosu FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 0
8.5%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Sagan Tosu FC
| Handicap | Sagan Tosu FC covers | Push | Shimizu S-Pulse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.