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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers, 2018

J. League · 2018
Shimizu S-Pulse
0 – 0
Full Time
Kashima Antlers
Sun 25 Feb 2018 · 04:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Jumpei Iida
  • Referee Satoshi Karakami
  • Referee Koji Murakami
  • Referee Atsushi Kamimura

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

3
3
14
Shimizu S-Pulse 20 games · Avg 2.6 goals Kashima Antlers
Last 5 meetings
2018-02-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Kashima Antlers 2017-10-21 Kashima Antlers 6–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-05-14 Kashima Antlers 4–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-01-08 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Kashima Antlers 2016-04-10 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Kashima Antlers

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb Kashima Antlers H 0–0 D
24 Feb Kashiwa Reysol H 1–3 L
18 Feb FC Tōkyō A 0–1 L
09 Feb Gamba Osaka H 0–2 L
04 Feb Kawasaki Frontale A 2–3 L
29 Jan Kingstonian FC H 2–1 W
Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb Shimizu S-Pulse A 0–0 D
25 Feb Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 5–1 W
21 Feb Vegalta Sendai A 3–1 W
18 Feb Nagoya Grampus H 5–0 W
11 Feb Cerezo Osaka FC A 4–0 W
03 Feb Júbilo Iwata H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Shimizu S-Pulse Kashima Antlers
#7 Position #11
24 Points 45
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 15 / 0 / 3
40 Scored 40
42 Conceded 20
-2 GD +20
1.33 PPG 2.50
44% Win % 83%

Key Stats

35% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
14% Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 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
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/5
61-75
3/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Shimizu S-Pulse
Se-hun Oh 2 G
Koya Kitagawa 1 G
Kashima Antlers
Leo Ceara 11 G
Aleksandar Cavric 4 G 1 A
Takuya Uchida 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shimizu S-Pulse and Kashima Antlers are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shimizu S-Pulse must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 20' Japan international Ryo Takeuchi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 30' Kashima Antlers fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jan Jonsson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Kashima Antlers are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 45' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 55' Kashima Antlers come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
  • 65' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 70' 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 Kento Misao suffering a number of foals already.
  • 75' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 80' Leo Silva is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Shimizu S-Pulse so far.
  • 85' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 90' Shimizu S-Pulse are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kashima Antlers's shape.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jan Jonsson

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Go Oiwa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ayase Ueda 7
Shoma Doi 2
Yuma Suzuki 2
Yasushi Endo 2
Arthur Caike 1
Hiroki Abe 1
Benjamin Kololli 1
Serginho 1

Head to Head

2018-02-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Kashima Antlers 2017-10-21 Kashima Antlers 6–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-05-14 Kashima Antlers 4–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-01-08 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Kashima Antlers 2016-04-10 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Kashima Antlers

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2018-02-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Kashima Antlers D 2018-02-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Kashiwa Reysol L 2018-02-18 FC Tōkyō 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2018-02-09 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Gamba Osaka L 2018-02-04 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2018-01-29 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–1 Kingstonian FC W

Kashima Antlers Form

2018-02-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Kashima Antlers D 2018-02-25 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–5 Kashima Antlers W 2018-02-21 Vegalta Sendai 1–3 Kashima Antlers W 2018-02-18 Kashima Antlers 5–0 Nagoya Grampus W 2018-02-11 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–4 Kashima Antlers W 2018-02-03 Kashima Antlers 3–1 Júbilo Iwata W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.95 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.22 Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 60% + Kashima Antlers to win 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse19% Draw23% Kashima Antlers58%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
43%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
81%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Kashima Antlers
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse13% Draw40% Kashima Antlers47%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.3%
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 1
8.8%
0 – 3
7.4%
1 – 3
7%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 4
4.1%
2 – 1
4.1%
1 – 4
3.9%
2 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Kashima Antlers covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 9% 86%
-0.5 14% — 86%
+0.5 35% — 65%
+1 35% 22% 42%
+1.5 58% — 42%
+2 58% 20% 23%
+2.5 77% — 23%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
12% ✗
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

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