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Sagan Tosu FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2019
Sagan Tosu FC
4 – 2
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sun 30 Jun 2019 · 10:30 UTC HT 45+3' · FT 45+6'
Yuzo Kobayashi 39' Y
Fernando Torres 45' Y
Y 76' Hwang Seokho

Overview

Match Preview

Sagan Tosu FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Yuichi Nishimura
  • Referee Ryo Hirama
  • Referee Taku Nakano
  • Referee Yukimasa Anai

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

3
6
3
Sagan Tosu FC 12 games · Avg 2.6 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2019-06-30 Sagan Tosu FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-08-01 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-05-06 Sagan Tosu FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-01-20 Sagan Tosu FC 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-08-13 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Sagan Tosu FC

Recent Form

Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jun Shimizu S-Pulse H 4–2 W
22 Jun Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 1–3 L
15 Jun Urawa Red Diamonds A 1–2 L
01 Jun Cerezo Osaka FC H 0–1 L
26 May Kashima Antlers H 1–0 W
17 May Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–0 W
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jun Sagan Tosu FC A 2–4 L
22 Jun Nagoya Grampus A 2–1 W
15 Jun Yokohama F.Marinos H 3–2 W
01 Jun Matsumoto Yamaga FC A 1–1 D
25 May Vegalta Sendai H 4–3 W
18 May Oita FC Trinita A 1–1 D

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Sagan Tosu FC have kicked off against Shimizu S-Pulse. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 9' What a moment for Riki Harakawa! That strike on 9 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 14' Goal! Douglas scores his 51 goal in 367 matches.
  • 16' Magnificent from Fernando Torres! That is 6 goals in 279 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 20' A stunning finish from Fernando Torres — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 26' The Brazil Renato breaks the deadlock on 26 minutes. 3-2!
  • 31' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 36' Over 36 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 39' Yuzo Kobayashi picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 44' Sagan Tosu FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Fernando Torres on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sagan Tosu FC will be frustrated.
  • 46' Shimizu S-Pulse ring the changes. Shota Kaneko has done his job and it is now time for Keita Nakamura to step up.
  • 51' Yuji Takahashi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 279 appearances.
  • 53' Ahn Yongwoo makes way for Yoshiki Takahashi at the 53 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 58' Ahn Yongwoo, a Korea Republic , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 63' It looks like no one’s ball. Sagan Tosu FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 65' Hideto Takahashi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 65 minutes.
  • 66' Mitsunari Musaka has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryo Takeuchi on 66 minute.
  • 68' Another change for Sagan Tosu FC made on 68 minute. Fernando Torres leaves to be changed by Yohei Toyoda.
  • 73' The 45-year-old Yohei Nishibe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 74' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 74 minute. Koya Kitagawa leaves to be changed by Yuta Taki.
  • 76' Poor challenge from Hwang Seokho. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 81' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Yuji Ono. He replaces Isaac Cuenca on 84 minute.
  • 89' Shimizu S-Pulse come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • With this win, Sagan Tosu FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Myung-Hwi Kim

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Riki Harakawa 3
Thiago Santana 3
Douglas 3
Yuto Iwasaki 2
Fernando Torres 2
Douglas 1
Yoichi Naganuma 1
Yuki Horigome 1

Head to Head

2019-06-30 Sagan Tosu FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-08-01 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-05-06 Sagan Tosu FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-01-20 Sagan Tosu FC 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-08-13 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Sagan Tosu FC

Sagan Tosu FC Form

2019-06-30 Sagan Tosu FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2019-06-22 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 3–1 Sagan Tosu FC L 2019-06-15 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1 Sagan Tosu FC L 2019-06-01 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2019-05-26 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 Kashima Antlers W 2019-05-17 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Sagan Tosu FC W

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2019-06-30 Sagan Tosu FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2019-06-22 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2019-06-15 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–2 Yokohama F.Marinos W 2019-06-01 Matsumoto Yamaga FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2019-05-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 4–3 Vegalta Sendai W 2019-05-18 Oita FC Trinita 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66 Sagan Tosu FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sagan Tosu FC45% Draw26% Shimizu S-Pulse29%
Actual: Sagan Tosu FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Sagan Tosu FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
55%
Sagan Tosu FC or Shimizu S-Pulse
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sagan Tosu FC33% Draw44% Shimizu S-Pulse23%
Actual: Sagan Tosu FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Sagan Tosu FC

Handicap Sagan Tosu FC covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 21% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 16% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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