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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashiwa Reysol, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Shimizu S-Pulse
0 – 1
Full Time
Kashiwa Reysol
Sat 16 Oct 2021 · 06:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 23' Takuma Ominami

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashiwa Reysol — 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

4
3
11
Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · Avg 2.4 goals Kashiwa Reysol
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Kashiwa Reysol 2021-03-21 Kashiwa Reysol 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-10-31 Kashiwa Reysol 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-09-05 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Kashiwa Reysol 2018-09-15 Kashiwa Reysol 2–3 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Oct Kashiwa Reysol H 0–1 L
02 Oct Avispa Fukuoka A 2–1 W
24 Sep Vissel Kobe H 0–2 L
18 Sep Vegalta Sendai H 2–1 W
11 Sep Sagan Tosu FC A 1–2 L
29 Aug Nagoya Grampus A 1–1 D
Kashiwa Reysol
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Oct Shimizu S-Pulse A 1–0 W
02 Oct Vegalta Sendai H 1–1 D
26 Sep Gamba Osaka A 1–2 L
18 Sep Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 0–3 L
12 Sep FC Tōkyō A 1–0 W
29 Aug Yokohama FC H 2–1 W

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
22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
28% Clean Sheets
Kashiwa Reysol this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Kashiwa Reysol are 17th (20 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
Kashiwa Reysol
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
3/3
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Shimizu S-Pulse have kicked off against Kashiwa Reysol. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Shimizu S-Pulse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kashiwa Reysol backline.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' Kashiwa Reysol come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 20' The travelling Kashiwa Reysol supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 23' Poor challenge from Takuma Ominami. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 28' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 33' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Miguel Angel Lotina will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 38' Shimizu S-Pulse are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kashiwa Reysol's shape.
  • 43' Keiya Shiihashi needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 48' Shimizu S-Pulse seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 53' Magnificent from Hiromu Mitsumaru! That is 4 goals in 279 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 58' With 0 assists to his name this season, Richardson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 60' Masatoshi Mihara gets the nod from Kashiwa Reysol. He replaces Keiya Shiihashi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 61' Shimizu S-Pulse ring the changes. Kenta Nishizawa has done his job and it is now time for Katsuhiro Nakayama to step up.
  • 66' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 67' Kashiwa Reysol make a change. Yuki Muto trudges off to be replaced by Mao Hosoya on 67 minutes.
  • 69' Shimizu S-Pulse ring the changes. Noriaki Fujimoto has done his job and it is now time for Benjamin Kololli to step up.
  • 74' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Shimizu S-Pulse needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 79' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mao Hosoya, as he is very good at scoring at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 84' It looks surprising Shimizu S-Pulse does not make any changes. Carlinhos has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 85' Akira Disaro gets the nod from Shimizu S-Pulse. He replaces Eiichi Katayama and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Valdo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • Shimizu S-Pulse will have plenty to reflect on. Kashiwa Reysol were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miguel Angel Lotina

Kashiwa Reysol Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nelsinho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cristiano 2
Cristiano 2
Thiago Santana 2
Jong Tae Se 1
Ryohei Shirasaki 1
Takuma Ominami 1
Yusuke Segawa 1
Mao Hosoya 1

Head to Head

2021-10-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Kashiwa Reysol 2021-03-21 Kashiwa Reysol 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-10-31 Kashiwa Reysol 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-09-05 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Kashiwa Reysol 2018-09-15 Kashiwa Reysol 2–3 Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2021-10-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Kashiwa Reysol L 2021-10-02 Avispa Fukuoka 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2021-09-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Vissel Kobe L 2021-09-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–1 Vegalta Sendai W 2021-09-11 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2021-08-29 Nagoya Grampus 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D

Kashiwa Reysol Form

2021-10-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Kashiwa Reysol W 2021-10-02 Kashiwa Reysol 1–1 Vegalta Sendai D 2021-09-26 Gamba Osaka 2–1 Kashiwa Reysol L 2021-09-18 Kashiwa Reysol 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2021-09-12 FC Tōkyō 0–1 Kashiwa Reysol W 2021-08-29 Kashiwa Reysol 2–1 Yokohama FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3 Kashiwa Reysol xG
I would bet for: Shimizu S-Pulse or Kashiwa Reysol 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse35% Draw29% Kashiwa Reysol36%
Actual: Kashiwa Reysol win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
65%
Draw or Kashiwa Reysol
65%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Kashiwa Reysol
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse25% Draw48% Kashiwa Reysol27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
2.7%

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% 19% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 20% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Kashiwa Reysol keeps clean sheet
29% ✗

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