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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Shimizu S-Pulse
0 – 1
Full Time
Gamba Osaka
Fri 13 Aug 2021 · 10:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'
Thiago Santana 56' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

4
5
11
Shimizu S-Pulse 20 games · Avg 2.3 goals Gamba Osaka
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-13 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Gamba Osaka 2021-04-18 Gamba Osaka 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-12-19 Gamba Osaka 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-07-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka 2019-07-13 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Aug Gamba Osaka H 0–1 L
09 Aug Yokohama F.Marinos H 2–2 D
17 Jul Kawasaki Frontale H 0–2 L
11 Jul Tokushima Vortis A 2–2 D
04 Jul Oita FC Trinita H 1–0 W
27 Jun Yokohama FC A 1–1 D
Gamba Osaka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Aug Shimizu S-Pulse A 1–0 W
09 Aug Tokushima Vortis A 1–2 L
06 Aug Yokohama F.Marinos H 2–3 L
03 Aug Vegalta Sendai A 1–0 W
30 Jul Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 2–0 W
27 Jul Oita FC Trinita H 2–1 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
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
0% Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Gamba Osaka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Shimizu S-Pulse launch into their encounter with Gamba Osaka.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Shimizu S-Pulse in their trying to find a way past Gamba Osaka's compact .
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' Leandro Pereira, a Brazil , has 13 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shimizu S-Pulse and Gamba Osaka are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 30' Gamba Osaka started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
  • 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Miguel Angel Lotina might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 40' Gamba Osaka are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 50' 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.
  • 55' It looks surprising Gamba Osaka does not make any changes. Keisuke Kurokawa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 56' Shimizu S-Pulse player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 61' Japan international Hiroki Fujiharu has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 62' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 62 minute. Yosuke Kawai leaves to be changed by Kota Miyamoto.
  • 67' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Hiroki Fujiharu as he leaves the pitch. Keisuke Kurokawa steps in for Gamba Osaka.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Shinya Yajima as he leaves the pitch. Yuji Ono steps in for Gamba Osaka.
  • 76' The Shimizu S-Pulse bench stirs into life. Yuito Suzuki is withdrawn and Yuta Taki gets his opportunity.
  • 81' Yusuke Goto is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gamba Osaka tonight.
  • 85' A change in the Shimizu S-Pulse ranks — Kenta Nishizawa exits the field as Hiroshi Ibusuki enters on 85.
  • 88' The Gamba Osaka manager makes a substitution. Takashi Usami departs to be replaced by Tiago Alves.
  • 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 Miguel Angel Lotina

Gamba Osaka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Masanobu Matsunami

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2021-08-13 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Gamba Osaka 2021-04-18 Gamba Osaka 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-12-19 Gamba Osaka 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-07-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka 2019-07-13 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2021-08-13 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Gamba Osaka L 2021-08-09 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Yokohama F.Marinos D 2021-07-17 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Kawasaki Frontale L 2021-07-11 Tokushima Vortis 2–2 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2021-07-04 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Oita FC Trinita W 2021-06-27 Yokohama FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D

Gamba Osaka Form

2021-08-13 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Gamba Osaka W 2021-08-09 Tokushima Vortis 2–1 Gamba Osaka L 2021-08-06 Gamba Osaka 2–3 Yokohama F.Marinos L 2021-08-03 Vegalta Sendai 0–1 Gamba Osaka W 2021-07-30 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 0–2 Gamba Osaka W 2021-07-27 Gamba Osaka 2–1 Oita FC Trinita W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.06 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.31 Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 78%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse34% Draw23% Gamba Osaka43%
Actual: Gamba Osaka win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes78% 0% No22%
Avg goals/match: 4.37
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 80%
20%
± 3.5 62%
38%
± 4.5 43%
57%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
58%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
66%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Gamba Osaka
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse29% Draw36% Gamba Osaka35%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–1 not predicted
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.9%
1 – 1
6.8%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 3
5.2%
1 – 3
5.2%
3 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 3
3.6%
0 – 2
3.5%
2 – 4
3.1%
1 – 4
3%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Gamba Osaka covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 10% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 16% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 18% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 13% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
11% ✓
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
14% ✗

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