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

J. League · 2019
Shimizu S-Pulse
0 – 2
Full Time
FC Tokyo
Sat 20 Jul 2019 · 10:00 UTC HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'
Ryo Takeuchi 56' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Tokyo — J. League .

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

9
3
8
Shimizu S-Pulse 20 games · Avg 2.5 goals FC Tokyo
Last 5 meetings
2019-07-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 FC Tokyo 2019-04-06 FC Tokyo 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-09-29 FC Tokyo 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-04-21 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 FC Tokyo 2018-02-18 FC Tokyo 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
FC Tokyo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. FC Tōkyō get us underway at .
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 16' Brilliant from the ! Kotaro Omori makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 16.
  • 21' 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.
  • 26' Over 26 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 30' Goal! Kensuke Nagai scores his 47 goal in 437 matches.
  • 35' Kenta Nishizawa has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 367 appearances.
  • 40' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 45' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 46' Keita Nakamura is replacing Kenta Nishizawa for the Shimizu S-Pulse side.
  • 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 56' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ryo Takeuchi.
  • 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Arthur made 437 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 66' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 67' The crowd applauds Diego Oliveira as he leaves the pitch. Hirotaka Mita steps in for FC Tokyo.
  • 72' Koya Kitagawa, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 77' Renato is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Shimizu S-Pulse so far.
  • 80' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 80 minute. Yosuke Kawai leaves to be changed by Yuta Taki.
  • 85' FC Tōkyō have won 396 goals from 437 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 88' A tactical swap from FC Tokyo — Jael on, Kensuke Nagai off on 88 minutes.
  • 90' FC Tokyo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Arthur is hanging Keigo Higashi on the field on 90 minute.
  • The points are shared — Shimizu S-Pulse 0-2 FC Tōkyō. Honours even.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

FC Tokyo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Hasegawa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Thiago Santana 4
Diego Oliveira 4
Adailton 4
Kensuke Nagai 3
Koya Kitagawa 3
Ronaldo 2
Ryoya Ogawa 2
Shuto Abe 2

Head to Head

2019-07-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 FC Tokyo 2019-04-06 FC Tokyo 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-09-29 FC Tokyo 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-04-21 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 FC Tokyo 2018-02-18 FC Tokyo 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2019-07-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 FC Tokyo L 2019-07-13 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2019-07-06 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–1 Vissel Kobe W 2019-06-30 Sagan Tosu FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2019-06-22 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2019-06-15 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–2 Yokohama F.Marinos W

FC Tokyo Form

2019-07-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 FC Tokyo W 2019-07-14 FC Tokyo 0–3 Kawasaki Frontale L 2019-07-07 FC Tokyo 3–1 Gamba Osaka W 2019-06-29 FC Tokyo 4–2 Yokohama F.Marinos W 2019-06-23 Vegalta Sendai 2–0 FC Tokyo L 2019-06-15 FC Tokyo 0–1 Vissel Kobe L

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

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse32% Draw24% FC Tokyo44%
Actual: FC Tokyo win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes75% 0% No25%
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

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse26% Draw37% FC Tokyo37%
Actual: 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.