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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1 – 0
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Wed 17 Mar 2021 · 10:00 UTC EDION Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+6'
Yusuke Chajima 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at EDION Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Ryuji Sato
  • Referee Akihiko Ikeuchi
  • Referee Isao Nishihashi
  • Referee Shoichiro Mikami
  • Referee Osamu Akasaka

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

8
5
3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 16 games · Avg 3.1 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-17 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-10-10 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2020-09-09 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-10-19 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2019-02-23 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–0 W
13 Mar Kashima Antlers A 1–1 D
10 Mar Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 2–1 W
07 Mar Yokohama F·Marinos A 3–3 D
27 Feb Vegalta Sendai H 1–1 D
19 Dec Nagoya Grampus A 0–1 L
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 0–1 L
14 Mar Sagan Tosu FC H 0–0 D
10 Mar Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–2 L
06 Mar Avispa Fukuoka H 2–2 D
27 Feb Kashima Antlers A 3–1 W
19 Dec Gamba Osaka A 2–0 W

Season Stats

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Shimizu S-Pulse
#4 Position #7
30 Points 24
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
41 Scored 40
33 Conceded 42
+8 GD -2
1.67 PPG 1.33
56% Win % 44%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (30 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
5/–
61-75
3/4
76+
1/2
■ 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' Temperatures are rising at EDION Stadium as Sanfrecce Hiroshima face off against Shimizu S-Pulse in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' The 30-year-old Yuta Imazu has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' Carlinhos needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Hiroshi Jofuku might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Shimizu S-Pulse winning 50% of all matches.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sanfrecce Hiroshima side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' 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.
  • 50' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 54' A change in the Shimizu S-Pulse ranks — Renato exits the field as Yosuke Kawai enters on 54.
  • 59' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Hayato Araki makes it 1-0.
  • 64' Renato, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 67' Valdo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yugo Tatsuta at the 67 minute mark.
  • 71' The supporters are chanting for Yuki Nogami. He replaces Yuya Asano on 71 minute.
  • 72' Sanfrecce Hiroshima ring the changes. Yoshifumi Kashiwa has done his job and it is now time for Junior Santos to step up.
  • 77' 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.
  • 80' A change in the Shimizu S-Pulse ranks — Katsuhiro Nakayama exits the field as Kenta Nishizawa enters on 80.
  • 83' It is a substitution in Sanfrecce Hiroshima team. Shun Ayukawa is replaced by Yoichi Naganuma on 83 minute.
  • 88' Sanfrecce Hiroshima ring the changes. Kosei Shibasaki has done his job and it is now time for Yusuke Chajima to step up.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Yusuke Chajima will be fuming at that decision.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-0 Shimizu S-Pulse.

Lineups

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hiroshi Jofuku

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lotina

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Thiago Santana 3
Yoshifumi Kashiwa 3
Tsukasa Morishima 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Hayato Araki 2
Hayao Kawabe 2
Takumu Kawamura 2
Douglas Vieira 2

Head to Head

2021-03-17 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-10-10 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2020-09-09 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-10-19 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2019-02-23 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form

2021-03-17 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2021-03-13 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2021-03-10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–1 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo W 2021-03-07 Yokohama F·Marinos 3–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2021-02-27 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Vegalta Sendai D 2020-12-19 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2021-03-17 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2021-03-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC D 2021-03-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2021-03-06 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka D 2021-02-27 Kashima Antlers 1–3 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2020-12-19 Gamba Osaka 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.23 Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sanfrecce Hiroshima57% Draw22% Shimizu S-Pulse21%
Actual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.61
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
79%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
43%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Shimizu S-Pulse
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sanfrecce Hiroshima41% Draw39% Shimizu S-Pulse20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 2
5.6%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.6%
0 – 0
4%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Handicap Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 17% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 21% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 13% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 6% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
26% ✗
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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