Shimizu S-Pulse vs Jubilo Iwata, 2018
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Jubilo Iwata — J. League .
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Jubilo Iwata 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Yoshihito Hayashi
- Referee Yusuke Hamamoto
- Referee Yoshiro Imamura
- Referee Yosuke Takabe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Jubilo Iwata | H | 5–1 | W |
| 29 Sep | FC Tokyo | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Gamba Osaka | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Sep | Vegalta Sendai | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Aug | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 1–5 | L |
| 22 Sep | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–6 | L |
| 24 Aug | Kashima Antlers | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jan Jonsson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' Douglas, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 40' Japan international Ryo Takeuchi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' Jubilo Iwata started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
- 50' Shimizu S-Pulse is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 55' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shimizu S-Pulse and Jubilo Iwata are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 60' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 65' Kengo Kawamata is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Shimizu S-Pulse tonight.
- 70' It is a cagey affair so far. Shimizu S-Pulse in their trying to find a way past Jubilo Iwata's compact .
- 75' Supporters expect more eagerness from Krzysztof Kaminski, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 80' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 85' It’s high time Jan Jonsson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 90' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- The points are shared — Shimizu S-Pulse 5-1 Jubilo Iwata. Honours even.
Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 49
- 13
- 25
- 4
- 28
- 3
- 6
-
29
Hideki Ishige ↓ Kazuya Murata 88'
-
30
Shota Kaneko ↓ Takuma Mizutani 90'
-
23
Koya Kitagawa ↓ Crislan 80'
- 10
Bench
- 1
- 26
-
11
Kazuya Murata ↑ 88'
-
32
Takuma Mizutani ↑ 90'
- 15
- 9
-
20
Crislan ↑ 80'
Coach
Jan Jonsson
Jubilo Iwata Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Eren Albayrak ↓ Takuya Matsuura 72'
- 20
- 21
- 3
- 5
- 35
- 41
- 30
- 10
- 7
-
22
Yoshito Okubo ↓ Daigo Araki 46'
Bench
-
11
Takuya Matsuura ↑ 72'
- 36
- 25
-
23
Kosuke Yamamoto ↑ 46'
-
27
Daigo Araki ↑ 46'
- 14
- 18
Coach
Hiroshi Nanami
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Koya Kitagawa | 3 |
| Douglas | 2 |
| Douglas | 2 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 2 |
| Kentaro Oi | 1 |
| Kotaro Fujikawa | 1 |
| Kazuya Murata | 1 |
| Adailton | 1 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.98
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Jubilo Iwata xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Shimizu S-Pulse win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
77%
Draw or Jubilo Iwata
47%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Jubilo Iwata
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
6%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.2%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | Jubilo Iwata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 21% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Jubilo Iwata keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

