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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Shimizu S-Pulse
0 – 4
Full Time
Kashima Antlers
Wed 25 Aug 2021 · 10:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'
Hiroshi Ibusuki 68' Y
Noriaki Fujimoto 72' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers — 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 Tōkyō 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

3
3
14
Shimizu S-Pulse 20 games · Avg 2.6 goals Kashima Antlers
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–4 Kashima Antlers 2021-02-27 Kashima Antlers 1–3 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-12-12 Kashima Antlers 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-09-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Kashima Antlers 2019-09-01 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–4 Kashima Antlers

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug Kashima Antlers H 0–4 L
21 Aug Shonan Bellmare A 1–1 D
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
Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug Shimizu S-Pulse A 4–0 W
21 Aug Vissel Kobe A 0–1 L
15 Aug Tokushima Vortis H 3–0 W
09 Aug Shonan Bellmare A 2–1 W
24 Jul Gamba Osaka A 1–0 W
11 Jul Kashiwa Reysol A 1–2 L

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
22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
61% 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
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/–
76+
6/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Shimizu S-Pulse host Kashima Antlers — let the battle begin!
  • 5' A quiet spell here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Kashima Antlers seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 15' It looks surprising Shimizu S-Pulse does not make any changes. Shoma Doi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 18' A stunning finish from Ayase Ueda — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 23' Over 23 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 28' Kashima Antlers have won 468 goals from 447 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Akira Ibayashi made 95 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 38' 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.
  • 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 44' Arthur Caike does the damage! The net is bulging and Kashima Antlers surge ahead!
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Yuta Taki. He replaces Kenta Nishizawa on 46 minute.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Kashima Antlers is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 53' The crowd applauds Yuito Suzuki as he leaves the pitch. Noriaki Fujimoto steps in for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 58' The 26-year-old Yuya Oki has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 61' Another substitution for Kashima Antlers to replace Arthur Caike by Ryuji Izumi on 61 minute.
  • 64' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 64 minute. Thiago Santana leaves to be changed by Hiroshi Ibusuki.
  • 65' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Benjamin Kololli trudges off to be replaced by Keita Nakamura on 65 minutes.
  • 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hiroshi Ibusuki on 68.
  • 71' A tactical swap from Kashima Antlers — Shoma Doi on, Ryotaro Araki off on 71 minutes.
  • 72' It’s a booking for Shimizu S-Pulse player. Noriaki Fujimoto gets a Yellow card.
  • 76' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 76 minute. Ronaldo leaves to be changed by Yosuke Kawai.
  • 81' Ryuji Izumi makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Kashima Antlers are in front.
  • 85' The Kashima Antlers bench stirs into life. Katsuya Nagato is withdrawn and Keigo Tsunemoto gets his opportunity.
  • 88' GOAL! Yasushi Endo scores on 88.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-4 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miguel Angel Lotina

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Naoki Soma

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2021-08-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–4 Kashima Antlers 2021-02-27 Kashima Antlers 1–3 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-12-12 Kashima Antlers 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-09-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Kashima Antlers 2019-09-01 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–4 Kashima Antlers

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2021-08-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–4 Kashima Antlers L 2021-08-21 Shonan Bellmare 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 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

Kashima Antlers Form

2021-08-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–4 Kashima Antlers W 2021-08-21 Vissel Kobe 1–0 Kashima Antlers L 2021-08-15 Kashima Antlers 3–0 Tokushima Vortis W 2021-08-09 Shonan Bellmare 1–2 Kashima Antlers W 2021-07-24 Gamba Osaka 0–1 Kashima Antlers W 2021-07-11 Kashiwa Reysol 2–1 Kashima Antlers L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.99 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.34 Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 63% + Kashima Antlers to win 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse18% Draw22% Kashima Antlers60%
Actual: Kashima Antlers win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
40%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
82%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Kashima Antlers
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse13% Draw39% Kashima Antlers48%
Actual: Kashima Antlers win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 2
9.4%
1 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
8%
0 – 3
7.4%
1 – 3
7.3%
0 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 4
4.3%
0 – 4
Actual
2 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3.7%

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 34% — 66%
+1 34% 22% 44%
+1.5 56% — 44%
+2 56% 20% 24%
+2.5 76% — 24%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
11% ✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
38% ✗

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