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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka FC, 2018

J. League · 2018
Shimizu S-Pulse
3 – 0
Full Time
Cerezo Osaka FC
Wed 18 Jul 2018 · 10:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Shuichi Majima
  • Referee Shoji Akisawa
  • Referee Akihito Kawasaki
  • Referee Toru Kakinuma

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

5
3
10
Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · Avg 3.3 goals Cerezo Osaka FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-07-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-03-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2017-11-05 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-03-31 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2016-11-05 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jul Cerezo Osaka FC H 3–0 W
20 May Kawasaki Frontale A 0–3 L
13 May Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–3 L
12 May Shonan Bellmare H 4–2 W
07 May Nagoya Grampus H 0–0 D
06 May Sagan Tosu FC A 1–3 L
Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jul Shimizu S-Pulse A 0–3 L
20 May Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 2–0 W
11 May Sagan Tosu FC A 3–2 W
06 May V-Varen Nagasaki H 4–1 W
05 May V-Varen Nagasaki H 3–1 W
02 May Nagoya Grampus A 0–0 D

Season Stats

Shimizu S-Pulse Cerezo Osaka FC
#7 Position #2
24 Points 31
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 11 / 0 / 7
40 Scored 48
42 Conceded 38
-2 GD +10
1.33 PPG 1.72
44% Win % 61%

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
43% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 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
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/4
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Shimizu S-Pulse
Se-hun Oh 2 G
Koya Kitagawa 1 G
Cerezo Osaka FC
Solomon Sakuragawa 3 G
Yumeki Yokoyama 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Takaki Fukumitsu has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' Cerezo Osaka FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Yoon Junghwan might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Cerezo Osaka FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 45' Osmar Barba, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shimizu S-Pulse must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 55' The 37-year-old Yosuke Kawai has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 60' Hwang Seokho is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Shimizu S-Pulse so far.
  • 65' A quiet spell here at . Shimizu S-Pulse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 70' Japan international Kenyu Sugimoto has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Cerezo Osaka FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 80' Cerezo Osaka FC 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.
  • 85' Cerezo Osaka FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Thiago Andrade scoring 1 goals.
  • 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.
  • Another three points for Shimizu S-Pulse.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jan Jonsson

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Yoon Junghwan

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Rafael Ratao 3
Hiroshi Kiyotake 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Crislan 2
Hiroaki Okuno 2
Satoki Uejo 2
Crislan 2
Matej Jonjic 1

Head to Head

2018-07-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-03-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2017-11-05 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-03-31 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2016-11-05 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2018-07-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2018-05-20 Kawasaki Frontale 3–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2018-05-13 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2018-05-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 4–2 Shonan Bellmare W 2018-05-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Nagoya Grampus D 2018-05-06 Sagan Tosu FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2018-07-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2018-05-20 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2018-05-11 Sagan Tosu FC 2–3 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2018-05-06 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–1 V-Varen Nagasaki W 2018-05-05 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 V-Varen Nagasaki W 2018-05-02 Nagoya Grampus 0–0 Cerezo Osaka FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.2 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.91 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for: Shimizu S-Pulse or Cerezo Osaka FC 77% + Over 2.5 goals 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse45% Draw23% Cerezo Osaka FC32%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes75% 0% No25%
Avg goals/match: 4.11
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 76%
24%
± 3.5 58%
42%
± 4.5 39%
61%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
68%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
55%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Cerezo Osaka FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse35% Draw37% Cerezo Osaka FC28%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–0 not predicted
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.4%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 2
5.1%
2 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4.1%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 3
3.3%
1 – 0
3.2%
0 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Cerezo Osaka FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 13% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 18% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 16% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 10% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
16% ✗
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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