Shimizu S-Pulse vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ryuji Sato
- Referee Takuto Okabe
- Referee Toshiyuki Tanaka
- Referee Osamu nomura
- Referee Kazuyoshi Enomoto
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Feb | Kashima Antlers | A | 3–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Feb | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Jun | A | 3–3 | D |
Season Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Avispa Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #10 |
| 24 | Points | 21 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 11 |
| 40 | Scored | 49 |
| 42 | Conceded | 59 |
| -2 | GD | -10 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 44% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
78%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
78%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
8%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts).
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
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
3/8
76+
3/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
| Se-hun Oh | 2 G |
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 G |
Avispa Fukuoka
| Shu Morooka | 3 G | 1 A |
| Werik | 2 G | |
| Kazuki Fujimoto | 1 G | |
| Yuma Tsujioka | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to IAI Stadium Nihondaira that hosts another battle between Shimizu S-Pulse and Avispa Fukuoka.
- 5' Hiroyuki Mae has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 12' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Carlinhos makes it 1-0.
- 17' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 22' Shimizu S-Pulse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Avispa Fukuoka backline.
- 27' Avispa Fukuoka 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.
- 32' Avispa Fukuoka fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 37' Shimizu S-Pulse have won 295 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 42' Avispa Fukuoka started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 42.
- 46' Fresh legs for Avispa Fukuoka! Daiki Miya comes on to replace Carlos Gutierrez.
- 51' Teruki Hara is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Shimizu S-Pulse tonight.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' Yuya Yamagishi makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Avispa Fukuoka are in front.
- 61' Keita Nakamura makes way for Yosuke Kawai at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shimizu S-Pulse.
- 65' Katsuhiro Nakayama adds to his 2 season tally! Shimizu S-Pulse lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 69' Sotan Tanabe is replacing Daisuke Ishizu for the Avispa Fukuoka side.
- 70' Shimizu S-Pulse ring the changes. Yusuke Goto has done his job and it is now time for Akira Disaro to step up.
- 75' With 0 assists to his name this season, Daiki Miya is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shimizu S-Pulse.
- 76' The Avispa Fukuoka manager makes a substitution. Yuya Yamagishi departs to be replaced by Hisashi Jogo.
- 81' Eiichi Katayama has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 84' Caue is replacing Takuya Shigehiro for the Avispa Fukuoka side.
- 85' A change in the Avispa Fukuoka ranks — Takeshi Kanamori exits the field as Masato Yuzawa enters on 85.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Daiki Miya argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
20
Keita Nakamura ↓ Yosuke Kawai 61'
- 37
- 9
- 6
- 7
- 50
-
14
Yusuke Goto ↓ Akira Disaro 70'
- 4
- 10
- 11
Bench
- 2
-
17
Yosuke Kawai ↑ 61'
- 16
- 13
- 23
-
19
Akira Disaro ↑ 70'
- 25
Coach
Lotina
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
4
Carlos Gutierrez ↓ Daiki Miya 46'
- 37
- 3
- 27
- 13
- 31
- 6
-
7
Takuya Shigehiro ↓ Caue 84'
-
11
Yuya Yamagishi ↓ Hisashi Jogo 76'
-
16
Daisuke Ishizu ↓ Sotan Tanabe 69'
Bench
-
19
Sotan Tanabe ↑ 69'
- 29
-
5
Daiki Miya ↑ 46'
-
15
Caue ↑ 84'
-
10
Hisashi Jogo ↑ 76'
-
2
Masato Yuzawa ↑ 85'
- 21
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuya Yamagishi | 5 |
| Thiago Santana | 4 |
| Reon Yamahara | 2 |
| Carlinhos | 2 |
| Katsuhiro Nakayama | 1 |
| Matheus Bueno | 1 |
| Emil Salomonsson | 1 |
| Kai Matsuzaki | 1 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.03
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.56
Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 90% + Both teams to score 87%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 2.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 3.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 4.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
Double Chance
Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
68%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
52%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Avispa Fukuoka
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 2
5.5%
2 – 3
4.7%
3 – 3
4.6%
2 – 1
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
4 – 2
4.1%
1 – 2
3.9%
4 – 3
3.5%
1 – 1
3.5%
4 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | Avispa Fukuoka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 14% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 17% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 14% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 10% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

