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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Shimizu S-Pulse
2 – 2
Full Time
Avispa Fukuoka
Sat 6 Mar 2021 · 05:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
Y 90' Daiki Miya

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

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

6
2
1
Shimizu S-Pulse 9 games · Avg 4.6 goals Avispa Fukuoka
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-06 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
78% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
14% Clean Sheets
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
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/4
76+
2/3
■ 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
Kazuki Fujimoto 1 G
Werik 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' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' Avispa Fukuoka is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 12' Carlinhos does the damage! The net is bulging and Shimizu S-Pulse surge ahead!
  • 17' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 22' Avispa Fukuoka is showing some good football. However, Avispa Fukuoka are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 27' 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.
  • 32' The travelling Avispa Fukuoka supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 37' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' Carlos Gutierrez makes way for Daiki Miya at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Avispa Fukuoka.
  • 51' Ryo Takeuchi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Avispa Fukuoka tonight.
  • 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yusuke Goto made 105 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 61' Yuya Yamagishi makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Avispa Fukuoka are in front.
  • 61' The supporters are chanting for Yosuke Kawai. He replaces Keita Nakamura on 61 minute.
  • 65' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Katsuhiro Nakayama makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 69' Time for substitution for Avispa Fukuoka. Daisuke Ishizu is replaced by Sotan Tanabe.
  • 70' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Yusuke Goto by Akira Disaro on 70 minute.
  • 75' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 76' The whistle greets Yuya Yamagishi as he departs to be replaced by Hisashi Jogo.
  • 81' The 31-year-old Hiroyuki Mae has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 84' Caue is ready to make an impact after coming on for Takuya Shigehiro at the 84 minute mark.
  • 85' A tactical swap from Avispa Fukuoka — Masato Yuzawa on, Takeshi Kanamori off on 85 minutes.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Daiki Miya. He receives a Yellow card.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lotina

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shigetoshi Hasebe

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

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse48% Draw20% Avispa Fukuoka32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes87% 0% No13%
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

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse39% Draw31% Avispa Fukuoka30%
Actual: 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.