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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2019
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 – 0
Full Time
Cerezo Osaka FC
Sat 20 Apr 2019 · 06:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Mitsunari Musaka 78' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Shuichi Majima
  • Referee Hiroyoshi Takayama
  • Referee Yuki Noda
  • 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

5
3
9
Shimizu S-Pulse 17 games · Avg 3.4 goals Cerezo Osaka FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-04-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-08-15 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 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

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–0 W
14 Apr Jubilo Iwata A 2–1 W
06 Apr FC Tōkyō A 1–2 L
31 Mar Shonan Bellmare H 1–3 L
17 Mar Vissel Kobe A 1–1 D
09 Mar Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 2–5 L
Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr Shimizu S-Pulse A 0–1 L
13 Apr Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 0–1 L
05 Apr Kawasaki Frontale A 1–1 D
30 Mar Vegalta Sendai A 2–0 W
17 Mar Urawa Red Diamonds H 1–2 L
09 Mar Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 0–1 L

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
22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
28% 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
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Shimizu S-Pulse host Cerezo Osaka FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Yoichiro Kakitani needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Cerezo Osaka FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 30' Japan international Toshiyuki Takagi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 35' Ryo Takeuchi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 40' Shimizu S-Pulse are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cerezo Osaka FC's shape.
  • 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jan Jonsson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 60' Shimizu S-Pulse looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Matheus Bueno scoring 1 goals.
  • 64' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Ryo Takeuchi by Mitsunari Musaka on 64 minute.
  • 69' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cerezo Osaka FC that had 369 games and scored 396 goals.
  • 71' Ken Tokura has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bruno Mendes on 71 minute.
  • 72' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Jong Tae Se trudges off to be replaced by Douglas on 72 minutes.
  • 76' The whistle greets Hiroshi Kiyotake as he departs to be replaced by Atomu Tanaka.
  • 78' A moment of madness from Mitsunari Musaka on 78 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Shimizu S-Pulse will be frustrated.
  • 82' Koya Kitagawa puts Shimizu S-Pulse on the lead.
  • 85' Time for substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC. Tatsuya Yamashita is replaced by Toshiyuki Takagi.
  • 89' The whistle greets Koya Kitagawa as he departs to be replaced by Hiroshi Futami.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Shimizu S-Pulse to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jan Jonsson

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lotina

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Rafael Ratao 3
Crislan 2
Hiroaki Okuno 2
Satoki Uejo 2
Crislan 2
Hiroshi Kiyotake 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Daigo Takahashi 1

Head to Head

2019-04-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-08-15 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 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

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2019-04-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2019-04-14 Jubilo Iwata 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2019-04-06 FC Tōkyō 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2019-03-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Shonan Bellmare L 2019-03-17 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2019-03-09 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 5–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2019-04-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2019-04-13 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo L 2019-04-05 Kawasaki Frontale 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2019-03-30 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2019-03-17 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2019-03-09 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.88 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.97 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for: Shimizu S-Pulse or Cerezo Osaka FC 78% + Over 2.5 goals 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse43% Draw22% Cerezo Osaka FC35%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes72% 0% No28%
Avg goals/match: 3.85
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 53%
47%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
65%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
57%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Cerezo Osaka FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse29% Draw39% Cerezo Osaka FC32%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
7%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
3.8%
0 – 1
3.7%
1 – 0
Actual

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Cerezo Osaka FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 11% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 17% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 18% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 12% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
15% ✗
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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