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

J. League · 2020
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 – 3
Full Time
FC Tokyo
Sun 23 Feb 2020 · 04:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Masato Morishige

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Yusuke Araki
  • Referee Takumi Takagi
  • Referee Minoru Tojo
  • Referee Hiroki Katsumata
  • Referee Takeshi Asada

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
2020-02-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 FC Tokyo 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

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb FC Tokyo H 1–3 L
07 Dec Sagan Tosu FC H 1–0 W
30 Nov Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–2 L
23 Nov Oita FC Trinita H 1–1 D
10 Nov Vegalta Sendai A 0–2 L
02 Nov Jubilo Iwata H 1–2 L
FC Tokyo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb Shimizu S-Pulse A 3–1 W
07 Dec Yokohama F.Marinos A 0–3 L
30 Nov Urawa Red Diamonds H 1–1 D
23 Nov Shonan Bellmare H 1–1 D
09 Nov Jubilo Iwata A 1–0 W
02 Nov Oita FC Trinita A 2–0 W

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. Shimizu S-Pulse get us underway at .
  • 5' Shota Kaneko has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' FC Tōkyō fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' The travelling FC Tōkyō supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' Neto is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Shimizu S-Pulse tonight.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Shimizu S-Pulse in their trying to find a way past FC Tōkyō's compact .
  • 30' The 39-year-old Akihiro Hayashi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and FC Tōkyō are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 40' Hirotaka Mita has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Masato Morishige is booked for FC Tokyo — Yellow card on 45.
  • 47' Teerasil Dangda does the damage! The net is bulging and Shimizu S-Pulse surge ahead!
  • 52' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 55' Adailton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hirotaka Mita on 55 minute.
  • 60' FC Tōkyō started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 60.
  • 61' The crowd applauds Yojiro Takahagi as he leaves the pitch. Arthur steps in for FC Tokyo.
  • 66' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shimizu S-Pulse and FC Tōkyō are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 71' Ryo Okui, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 76' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and FC Tōkyō are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 77' Diego Oliveira doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 79' What a moment for Adailton! That strike on 79 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 81' A tactical swap from FC Tokyo — Kazuya Konno on, Kyosuke Tagawa off on 81 minutes.
  • 84' Mitsunari Musaka is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yasufumi Nishimura at the 84 minute mark.
  • 89' The whistle greets Kenta Nishizawa as he departs to be replaced by Dutra Junior.
  • 90' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 90 minute. Yusuke Goto leaves to be changed by Jong Tae Se.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Tōkyō take all three points.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Cklamovski

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

2020-02-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 FC Tokyo 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

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2020-02-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 FC Tokyo L 2019-12-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 2019-11-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2019-11-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Oita FC Trinita D 2019-11-10 Vegalta Sendai 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2019-11-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Jubilo Iwata L

FC Tokyo Form

2020-02-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 FC Tokyo W 2019-12-07 Yokohama F.Marinos 3–0 FC Tokyo L 2019-11-30 FC Tokyo 1–1 Urawa Red Diamonds D 2019-11-23 FC Tokyo 1–1 Shonan Bellmare D 2019-11-09 Jubilo Iwata 0–1 FC Tokyo W 2019-11-02 Oita FC Trinita 0–2 FC Tokyo W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.89 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.39 FC Tokyo xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse30% Draw22% FC Tokyo48%
Actual: FC Tokyo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 79%
21%
± 3.5 61%
39%
± 4.5 42%
58%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
52%
Draw or FC Tokyo
70%
Shimizu S-Pulse or FC Tokyo
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse26% Draw36% FC Tokyo38%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 2
7.3%
1 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
5.8%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 3
5.3%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 4
3.4%
3 – 3
3.4%
2 – 4
3.2%

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 51% — 49%
+1 51% 18% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 14% 16%
+2.5 84% — 16%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
10% ✓
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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