Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kawasaki Frontale, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON

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J. League · 2020

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Kawasaki Frontale

Sat 5 Dec 2020 · 05:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45+6' · FT 45+6'

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kawasaki Frontale — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Kawasaki Frontale 18 games · 28 pts (2026/26)

Match Details

Referee Satoshi Karakami
Referee Koichiro Fukushima
Referee Noriyuki Suzuki
Referee Yukitaka 26Kumagai

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

Shimizu S-Pulse 20 games · Avg 3.3 goals Kawasaki Frontale

Last 5 meetings

2020-12-05 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Kawasaki Frontale 2020-08-29 Kawasaki Frontale 5–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-08-24 Kawasaki Frontale 2–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-05-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–4 Kawasaki Frontale 2018-08-11 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Kawasaki Frontale

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Dec	Kawasaki Frontale	H	2–2	D
29 Nov	Shonan Bellmare	H	1–1	D
25 Nov	Yokohama FC	A	3–1	W
21 Nov	Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo	A	1–5	L
14 Nov	Cerezo Osaka FC	H	3–1	W
03 Nov	Vissel Kobe	H	3–1	W

Kawasaki Frontale

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Dec	Shimizu S-Pulse	A	2–2	D
25 Nov	Gamba Osaka	H	5–0	W
21 Nov	Oita FC Trinita	A	0–1	L
18 Nov	Yokohama F·Marinos	H	3–1	W
14 Nov	Kashima Antlers	A	1–1	D
03 Nov	Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo	H	0–2	L

Season Stats

Shimizu S-Pulse		Kawasaki Frontale
#7	Position	#14
24	Points	28
18	Played	18
8 / 0 / 10	W / D / L	10 / 0 / 8
40	Scored	38
42	Conceded	40
-2	GD	-2
1.33	PPG	1.56
44%	Win %	56%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)

55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

11% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 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

Kawasaki Frontale

0-15

2/1

16-30

–/–

31-45

–/3

46-60

1/4

61-75

1/3

76+

7/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

0' What a night it is going to be! Shimizu S-Pulse welcome Kawasaki Frontale for this crunch clash at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
5' Brazil international Valdo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
10' Shimizu S-Pulse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kawasaki Frontale backline.
11' What a moment for Carlinhos! That strike on 11 puts his side firmly in control.
16' It looks like no one’s ball. Kawasaki Frontale is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
18' Reo Hatate is replacing Kyohei Noborizato for the Kawasaki Frontale side.
21' What a moment for Ao Tanaka! That strike on 21 puts his side firmly in control.
26' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
31' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
36' Kawasaki Frontale fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
40' What a moment for Renato! That strike on 40 puts his side firmly in control.
45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
50' The 37-year-old Hwang Seokho has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
55' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
58' The supporters are chanting for Kengo Nakamura. He replaces Yasuto Wakizaka on 58 minute.
61' The crowd applauds Shota Kaneko as he leaves the pitch. Yuito Suzuki steps in for Shimizu S-Pulse.
66' Teerasil Dangda gets the nod from Shimizu S-Pulse. He replaces Carlinhos and will look to change the dynamic.
68' The supporters are chanting for Teerasil Dangda. He replaces Carlinhos on 68 minute.
73' It looks surprising Kawasaki Frontale does not make any changes. Manabu Saito has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
77' Another substitution for Kawasaki Frontale to replace Akihiro Ienaga by Manabu Saito on 77 minute.
82' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
83' A change in the Shimizu S-Pulse ranks — Ryo Takeuchi exits the field as Kota Miyamoto enters on 83.
88' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Kawasaki Frontale are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
89' A stunning finish from Miki Yamane — that came from absolutely nowhere!
90' Against the run of play, Miki Yamane has scored! This game has turned on its head.
The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

23
Teerasil Dangda ↑ 66'
28
Yasufumi Nishimura ↑ 83'
15
Takashi Kanai
31
Togo Umeda
21
Ryo Okui
13
Kota Miyamoto ↑ 83'
37
Yuito Suzuki ↑ 61'

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

11
Yu Kobayashi ↑ 58'
14
Kengo Nakamura ↑ 58'
22
Hokuto Shimoda
19
Manabu Saito ↑ 77'
27
Kenta Tanno
34
Kazuya Yamamura ↑ 77'
30
Reo Hatate ↑ 18'

Coach Toru Oniki

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Yu Kobayashi	4
Yasuto Wakizaka	4
Leandro Damiao	4
Kengo Nakamura	3
Ryota Ohshima	3
Miki Yamane	2
Renato	2
Koya Kitagawa	2

Head to Head

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2020-12-05 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Kawasaki Frontale D 2020-11-29 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Shonan Bellmare D 2020-11-25 Yokohama FC 1–3 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2020-11-21 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 5–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2020-11-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2020-11-03 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Vissel Kobe W

Kawasaki Frontale Form

2020-12-05 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Kawasaki Frontale D 2020-11-25 Kawasaki Frontale 5–0 Gamba Osaka W 2020-11-21 Oita FC Trinita 1–0 Kawasaki Frontale L 2020-11-18 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Yokohama F·Marinos W 2020-11-14 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale D 2020-11-03 Kawasaki Frontale 0–2 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

2.06 Shimizu S-Pulse xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

2.08 Kawasaki Frontale xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 77% + Shimizu S-Pulse or Kawasaki Frontale 77%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Shimizu S-Pulse40% Draw23% Kawasaki Frontale37%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes76% 0% No24%

Avg goals/match: 4.14

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	97%	3%
± 1.5	92%	8%
± 2.5	77%	23%
± 3.5	58%	42%
± 4.5	40%	60%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw

63%

Draw or Kawasaki Frontale

60%

Shimizu S-Pulse or Kawasaki Frontale

77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Shimizu S-Pulse31% Draw37% Kawasaki Frontale32%

Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

7.6%

2 – 2

Actual

1 – 2

6.9%

2 – 1

6.9%

2 – 3

4.8%

3 – 2

4.8%

1 – 3

4.7%

3 – 1

4.7%

0 – 2

3.5%

2 – 0

3.5%

3 – 3

3.3%

0 – 1

2.9%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap	Shimizu S-Pulse covers	Push	Kawasaki Frontale covers
-2.5	10%	—	90%
-2	10%	12%	78%
-1.5	22%	—	78%
-1	22%	17%	61%
-0.5	39%	—	61%
+0.5	61%	—	39%
+1	61%	17%	22%
+1.5	78%	—	22%
+2	78%	12%	11%
+2.5	89%	—	11%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet

13% ✓

Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet

14% ✓

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