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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashiwa Reysol, 2018

J. League · 2018
Shimizu S-Pulse
2 – 1
Full Time
Kashiwa Reysol
Sat 28 Apr 2018 · 05:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashiwa Reysol — J. League .

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
3
11
Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · Avg 2.4 goals Kashiwa Reysol
Last 5 meetings
2018-04-28 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–1 Kashiwa Reysol 2018-02-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Kashiwa Reysol 2017-09-23 Kashiwa Reysol 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-03-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Kashiwa Reysol 2016-10-28 Kashiwa Reysol 3–0 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Apr Kashiwa Reysol H 2–1 W
25 Apr Nagoya Grampus A 3–1 W
21 Apr FC Tokyo H 0–1 L
21 Apr Shonan Bellmare H 1–1 D
15 Apr Urawa Red Diamonds A 1–2 L
13 Apr Jubilo Iwata H 1–5 L
Kashiwa Reysol
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Apr Shimizu S-Pulse A 1–2 L
25 Apr Urawa Red Diamonds H 1–0 W
22 Apr V-Varen Nagasaki A 0–1 L
21 Apr Vegalta Sendai A 2–1 W
15 Apr Kashima Antlers H 0–1 L
14 Apr Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 1–2 L

Season Stats

Shimizu S-Pulse Kashiwa Reysol
#7 Position #17
24 Points 20
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 7 / 0 / 11
40 Scored 24
42 Conceded 25
-2 GD -1
1.33 PPG 1.11
44% Win % 39%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
0% Clean Sheets
Kashiwa Reysol this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Kashiwa Reysol are 17th (20 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as Shimizu S-Pulse face off against Kashiwa Reysol in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Shimizu S-Pulse have won 286 goals from 367 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' Jong Tae Se has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 367 appearances.
  • 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Takahiro Shimotaira will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 45' Shimizu S-Pulse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kashiwa Reysol backline.
  • 50' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 55' Junya Ito has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 60' It looks surprising Shimizu S-Pulse does not make any changes. Ramon Lopes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 65' Kashiwa Reysol started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 65.
  • 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 75' Shimizu S-Pulse are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kashiwa Reysol's shape.
  • 80' It looks like no one’s ball. Kashiwa Reysol is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 85' Brazil international Cristiano has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 90' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • With this win, Shimizu S-Pulse is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jan Jonsson

Kashiwa Reysol Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takahiro Shimotaira

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cristiano 2
Cristiano 2
Thiago Santana 2
Ryo Takeuchi 1
Eiichi Katayama 1
Koya Kitagawa 1
Yosuke Kawai 1
Matheus Savio 1

Head to Head

2018-04-28 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–1 Kashiwa Reysol 2018-02-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Kashiwa Reysol 2017-09-23 Kashiwa Reysol 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-03-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Kashiwa Reysol 2016-10-28 Kashiwa Reysol 3–0 Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2018-04-28 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–1 Kashiwa Reysol W 2018-04-25 Nagoya Grampus 1–3 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2018-04-21 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 FC Tokyo L 2018-04-21 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Shonan Bellmare D 2018-04-15 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2018-04-13 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–5 Jubilo Iwata L

Kashiwa Reysol Form

2018-04-28 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–1 Kashiwa Reysol L 2018-04-25 Kashiwa Reysol 1–0 Urawa Red Diamonds W 2018-04-22 V-Varen Nagasaki 1–0 Kashiwa Reysol L 2018-04-21 Vegalta Sendai 1–2 Kashiwa Reysol W 2018-04-15 Kashiwa Reysol 0–1 Kashima Antlers L 2018-04-14 Kashiwa Reysol 1–2 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46 Kashiwa Reysol xG
I would bet for: Shimizu S-Pulse or Kashiwa Reysol 73% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse38% Draw27% Kashiwa Reysol35%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
65%
Draw or Kashiwa Reysol
62%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Kashiwa Reysol
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse25% Draw46% Kashiwa Reysol29%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
8.4%
0 – 0
8%
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Kashiwa Reysol covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 18% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 20% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Kashiwa Reysol keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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