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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 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

5
3
9
Shimizu S-Pulse 17 games · Avg 3.4 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

65% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
59% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
0% 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)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as Shimizu S-Pulse face off against Cerezo Osaka FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Cerezo Osaka FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 10' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' It’s high time Yoon Junghwan made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 35' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Cerezo Osaka FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 50' Shimizu S-Pulse have won 286 goals from 367 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 55' With 0 assists to his name this season, Koya Kitagawa is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cerezo Osaka FC.
  • 60' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jan Jonsson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 65' Shimizu S-Pulse is showing some good football. However, Shimizu S-Pulse are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 70' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 75' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 80' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 85' Cerezo Osaka FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 90' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 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
Kengo Furuyama 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.