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

J. League · 2019
Shimizu S-Pulse
2 – 4
Full Time
Gamba Osaka
Sat 2 Mar 2019 · 05:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Haruhiro Otsuka
  • Referee Toshiyuki Tanaka
  • Referee Daisuke Sakurai
  • Referee Nobutsugu Murakami

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

4
5
11
Shimizu S-Pulse 20 games · Avg 2.3 goals Gamba Osaka
Last 5 meetings
2019-03-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–4 Gamba Osaka 2018-09-21 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka 2018-07-22 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-02-09 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Gamba Osaka 2017-09-09 Gamba Osaka 2–2 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Mar Gamba Osaka H 2–4 L
23 Feb Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–1 D
01 Dec V-Varen Nagasaki A 4–4 D
24 Nov Vissel Kobe H 3–3 D
10 Nov Nagoya Grampus H 2–0 W
02 Nov Shonan Bellmare A 0–0 D
Gamba Osaka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Mar Shimizu S-Pulse A 4–2 W
23 Feb Yokohama F·Marinos H 2–3 L
01 Dec Kashiwa Reysol A 2–4 L
24 Nov V-Varen Nagasaki H 2–1 W
10 Nov Shonan Bellmare H 1–0 W
03 Nov Urawa Red Diamonds A 3–1 W

Season Stats

Shimizu S-Pulse Gamba Osaka
#7 Position #5
24 Points 28
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
40 Scored 61
42 Conceded 53
-2 GD +8
1.33 PPG 1.56
44% Win % 56%

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
14% Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 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
Gamba Osaka
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Shimizu S-Pulse
Se-hun Oh 2 G
Koya Kitagawa 1 G
Gamba Osaka
Issam Jebali 2 G 1 A
Deniz Hummet 2 G
Shinnosuke Nakatani 1 G
Asahi Uenaka 1 G
Welton 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Shimizu S-Pulse and Gamba Osaka.
  • 5' The travelling Gamba Osaka supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' 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.
  • 17' A goal from the Japan international Keita Nakamura! He fires home on 17 to make it 1-0!
  • 22' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 27' Shimizu S-Pulse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gamba Osaka backline.
  • 29' Kosuke Onose is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 34' Hwang Seokho needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 39' Korea Republic international Hwang Uijo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 44' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jan Jonsson will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 49' 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 Koya Kitagawa suffering a number of foals already.
  • 54' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 58' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ademilson makes it 1-2.
  • 63' Yuji Rokutan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Shimizu S-Pulse tonight.
  • 68' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jan Jonsson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 69' Goal! Ademilson scores his 24 goal in 407 matches.
  • 70' Fresh legs for Shimizu S-Pulse! Jong Tae Se comes on to replace Takahiro Iida.
  • 73' The Korea Republic Hwang Uijo breaks the deadlock on 73 minutes. 1-4!
  • 77' It is a substitution in Shimizu S-Pulse team. Keita Nakamura is replaced by Hideki Ishige on 77 minute.
  • 80' Another substitution for Gamba Osaka to replace Yasuhito Endo by Shinya Yajima on 80 minute.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Ademilson as he leaves the pitch. Kazuma Watanabe steps in for Gamba Osaka.
  • 85' The Gamba Osaka bench stirs into life. Kosuke Onose is withdrawn and Jungo Fujimoto gets his opportunity.
  • 86' Yuta Taki gets the nod from Shimizu S-Pulse. He replaces Shota Kaneko and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' GOAL! Yuta Taki scores on 90.
  • With this win, Gamba Osaka is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jan Jonsson

Gamba Osaka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tsuneyasu Miyamoto

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kosuke Onose 3
Hwang Uijo 3
Koya Kitagawa 2
Yugo Tatsuta 2
Ademilson 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Hwang Uijo 2
Riyo Kawamoto 1

Head to Head

2019-03-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–4 Gamba Osaka 2018-09-21 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka 2018-07-22 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-02-09 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Gamba Osaka 2017-09-09 Gamba Osaka 2–2 Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2019-03-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–4 Gamba Osaka L 2019-02-23 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2018-12-01 V-Varen Nagasaki 4–4 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2018-11-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–3 Vissel Kobe D 2018-11-10 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Nagoya Grampus W 2018-11-02 Shonan Bellmare 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse D

Gamba Osaka Form

2019-03-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–4 Gamba Osaka W 2019-02-23 Gamba Osaka 2–3 Yokohama F·Marinos L 2018-12-01 Kashiwa Reysol 4–2 Gamba Osaka L 2018-11-24 Gamba Osaka 2–1 V-Varen Nagasaki W 2018-11-10 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Shonan Bellmare W 2018-11-03 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–3 Gamba Osaka W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.77 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.11 Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 92% + Both teams to score 88%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse35% Draw21% Gamba Osaka44%
Actual: Gamba Osaka win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes88% 0% No12%
Avg goals/match: 5.88
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 98%
2%
± 2.5 92%
8%
± 3.5 82%
18%
± 4.5 68%
32%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
56%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
65%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Gamba Osaka
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse31% Draw30% Gamba Osaka39%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 3
5.2%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 3
4.8%
3 – 2
4.7%
2 – 4
Actual
1 – 3
3.9%
1 – 2
3.9%
3 – 4
3.7%
2 – 1
3.5%
4 – 3
3.3%
4 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Gamba Osaka covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 10% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 14% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 16% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 13% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
5% ✓
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

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