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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2020
Shimizu S-Pulse
3 – 1
Full Time
Cerezo Osaka FC
Sat 14 Nov 2020 · 05:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45+5' · FT 45+7'
Carlinhos 64' Y
Y 75' Riku Matsuda

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

Match Details

  • Referee Jumpei Iida
  • Referee Satoshi Karakami
  • Referee Yusuke Hamamoto
  • Referee Yuki Noda

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
2020-11-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2020-07-08 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-11-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-04-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-08-15 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Nov Cerezo Osaka FC H 3–1 W
03 Nov Vissel Kobe H 3–1 W
31 Oct Kashiwa Reysol A 0–0 D
18 Oct Sagan Tosu FC H 1–1 D
14 Oct FC Tōkyō A 1–3 L
10 Oct Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 2–3 L
Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Nov Shimizu S-Pulse A 1–3 L
03 Nov Gamba Osaka H 1–1 D
24 Oct Urawa Red Diamonds A 1–3 L
17 Oct Yokohama F·Marinos H 4–1 W
14 Oct Shonan Bellmare H 1–0 W
10 Oct Nagoya Grampus A 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

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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Shimizu S-Pulse and Cerezo Osaka FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' Kenta Nishizawa, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 30' Cerezo Osaka FC is showing some good football. However, Cerezo Osaka FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Lotina will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 45' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Leandro Desabato suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 46 minute. Shota Kaneko leaves to be changed by Keita Nakamura.
  • 49' Brilliant from the ! Renato makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 49.
  • 54' Over 54 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 58' The whistle greets Naoyuki Fujita as he departs to be replaced by Yoichiro Kakitani.
  • 59' The Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes a substitution. Takashi Kanai departs to be replaced by Yugo Tatsuta.
  • 64' The referee shows Shimizu S-Pulse player a Yellow card on 64.
  • 67' Hiroshi Kiyotake doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 72' The travelling Cerezo Osaka FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Riku Matsuda on 75.
  • 75' Ryo Takeuchi makes way for Kota Miyamoto at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 80' Cerezo Osaka FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 84' A tactical swap from Cerezo Osaka FC — Eiichi Katayama on, Yusuke Maruhashi off on 84 minutes.
  • 86' A stunning finish from Keita Nakamura — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 90' The Shimizu S-Pulse bench stirs into life. Kenta Nishizawa is withdrawn and Teerasil Dangda gets his opportunity.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Shimizu S-Pulse 3-1 Cerezo Osaka FC.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lotina

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Rafael Ratao 3
Koya Kitagawa 2
Crislan 2
Hiroaki Okuno 2
Satoki Uejo 2
Crislan 2
Hiroshi Kiyotake 2
Reon Yamahara 1

Head to Head

2020-11-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2020-07-08 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-11-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-04-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2018-08-15 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2020-11-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2020-11-03 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Vissel Kobe W 2020-10-31 Kashiwa Reysol 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2020-10-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Sagan Tosu FC D 2020-10-14 FC Tōkyō 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2020-10-10 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2020-11-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2020-11-03 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Gamba Osaka D 2020-10-24 Urawa Red Diamonds 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2020-10-17 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–1 Yokohama F·Marinos W 2020-10-14 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Shonan Bellmare W 2020-10-10 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.28 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.03 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 77%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse46% Draw22% Cerezo Osaka FC32%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes77% 0% No23%
Avg goals/match: 4.31
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 79%
21%
± 3.5 61%
39%
± 4.5 42%
58%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
68%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
54%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Cerezo Osaka FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse35% Draw36% Cerezo Osaka FC29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 2
5.2%
2 – 3
4.6%
1 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
3.6%
3 – 3
3.5%
4 – 2
3%
4 – 1
3%

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% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 16% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 10% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

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