Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Tokyo, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Tokyo — J. League .
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- FC Tokyo 18 games · 37 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Satoshi Karakami
- Referee Hiroyoshi Takayama
- Referee Yukitaka 26Kumagai
- Referee Tomokazu Sato
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul | FC Tokyo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Jul | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jul | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jun | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 22 Jun | Nagoya Grampus | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Jun | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Jul | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Jul | Gamba Osaka | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Jun | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 4–2 | W |
| 23 Jun | Vegalta Sendai | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Jun | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | FC Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #12 |
| 24 | Points | 37 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 13 / 0 / 5 |
| 40 | Scored | 55 |
| 42 | Conceded | 42 |
| -2 | GD | +13 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 44% | Win % | 72% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
48%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
85%
Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season
FC Tokyo this season
Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
4/6
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
7/1
46-60
8/1
61-75
10/–
76+
7/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
| Se-hun Oh | 2 G |
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 G |
FC Tokyo
| Motoki Nagakura | 8 G | 3 A |
| Marcelo Ryan | 5 G | 2 A |
| Dani Gomez | 5 G | |
| Soma Anzai | 5 G | |
| Teruhito Nakagawa | 4 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' 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 Yugo Tatsuta suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' 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.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 16' A stunning finish from Kotaro Omori — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 21' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 26' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Brilliant from the ! Kensuke Nagai makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 30.
- 35' Shimizu S-Pulse 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.
- 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 45' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' The Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes a substitution. Kenta Nishizawa departs to be replaced by Keita Nakamura.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ryo Takeuchi.
- 61' Sei Muroya has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 66' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tsuyoshi Watanabe is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shimizu S-Pulse.
- 67' Another change for FC Tokyo made on 67 minute. Diego Oliveira leaves to be changed by Hirotaka Mita.
- 72' Keigo Higashi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Shimizu S-Pulse so far.
- 77' Over 77 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 80' Time for substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse. Yosuke Kawai is replaced by Yuta Taki.
- 85' It is a cagey affair so far. Shimizu S-Pulse in their trying to find a way past FC Tokyo's compact .
- 88' Another change for FC Tokyo made on 88 minute. Kensuke Nagai leaves to be changed by Jael.
- 90' The FC Tokyo manager makes a substitution. Keigo Higashi departs to be replaced by Arthur.
- Another three points for FC Tokyo.
Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 49
- 1
- 25
- 26
- 2
- 6
-
17
Yosuke Kawai ↓ Yuta Taki 80'
- 23
- 22
- 16
Bench
-
20
Keita Nakamura ↑ 46'
- 27
- 3
- 30
-
34
Yuta Taki ↑ 80'
-
7
Mitsunari Musaka ↑ 67'
- 21
FC Tokyo Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 33
- 25
- 2
-
10
Keigo Higashi C ↓ Arthur 90'
- 18
- 8
- 39
-
11
Kensuke Nagai ↓ Jael 88'
-
9
Diego Oliveira ↓ Hirotaka Mita 67'
- 32
Bench
-
16
Jael ↑ 88'
- 29
- 28
- 14
-
7
Hirotaka Mita ↑ 67'
- 1
-
45
Arthur ↑ 90'
Coach
Kenta Hasegawa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Thiago Santana | 4 |
| Diego Oliveira | 4 |
| Adailton | 4 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 3 |
| Kensuke Nagai | 3 |
| Shuto Abe | 2 |
| Carlinhos | 2 |
| Ronaldo | 2 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.81
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.28
FC Tokyo xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Shimizu S-Pulse or FC Tokyo 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Tokyo win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.09
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
56%
Draw or FC Tokyo
68%
Shimizu S-Pulse or FC Tokyo
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Tokyo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.1%
1 – 3
5.7%
2 – 3
5.2%
0 – 2
Actual
3 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.4%
1 – 4
3.3%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | FC Tokyo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 9% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 15% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 19% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 14% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
17%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

