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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus, 2018

J. League · 2018
Shimizu S-Pulse
2 – 0
Full Time
Nagoya Grampus
Sat 10 Nov 2018 · 05:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Ryuji Sato
  • Referee Tsuyoshi Ogura
  • Referee Hironobu Kikawada
  • Referee Taku Nakano

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

6
8
10
Shimizu S-Pulse 24 games · Avg 2.3 goals Nagoya Grampus
Last 5 meetings
2018-11-10 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Nagoya Grampus 2018-05-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Nagoya Grampus 2018-04-25 Nagoya Grampus 1–3 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-01-03 Nagoya Grampus 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-02-25 Nagoya Grampus 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Nov Nagoya Grampus H 2–0 W
02 Nov Shonan Bellmare A 0–0 D
20 Oct Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 2–0 W
07 Oct Jubilo Iwata H 5–1 W
29 Sep FC Tokyo A 2–0 W
21 Sep Gamba Osaka H 1–2 L
Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Nov Shimizu S-Pulse A 0–2 L
06 Nov Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–0 W
03 Nov Vissel Kobe H 1–2 L
28 Oct Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 1–2 L
19 Oct Kashiwa Reysol A 1–0 W
07 Oct FC Tokyo H 1–2 L

Season Stats

Shimizu S-Pulse Nagoya Grampus
#7 Position #3
24 Points 31
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
40 Scored 46
42 Conceded 44
-2 GD +2
1.33 PPG 1.72
44% Win % 56%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
0% Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Nagoya Grampus are 3rd (31 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Shimizu S-Pulse and Nagoya Grampus has kicked off!
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Shimizu S-Pulse in their trying to find a way past Nagoya Grampus's compact .
  • 15' The travelling Nagoya Grampus supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' It looks surprising Shimizu S-Pulse does not make any changes. Ikki Arai has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' Jo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 30' Nagoya Grampus are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 35' The 30-year-old Koya Kitagawa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 55' Keiji Tamada needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 60' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 65' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 70' Ko Matsubara is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Nagoya Grampus tonight.
  • 75' Nagoya Grampus started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 75.
  • 80' 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.
  • 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 90' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Shimizu S-Pulse to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jan Jonsson

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Yahiro Kazama

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kenta Nishizawa 4
Thiago Santana 4
Naoki Maeda 3
Shota Kaneko 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Yuki Soma 2
Douglas 2
Yoichiro Kakitani 2

Head to Head

2018-11-10 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Nagoya Grampus 2018-05-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Nagoya Grampus 2018-04-25 Nagoya Grampus 1–3 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-01-03 Nagoya Grampus 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-02-25 Nagoya Grampus 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2018-11-10 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Nagoya Grampus W 2018-11-02 Shonan Bellmare 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2018-10-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2018-10-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 5–1 Jubilo Iwata W 2018-09-29 FC Tokyo 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2018-09-21 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka L

Nagoya Grampus Form

2018-11-10 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Nagoya Grampus L 2018-11-06 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Nagoya Grampus W 2018-11-03 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Vissel Kobe L 2018-10-28 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo L 2018-10-19 Kashiwa Reysol 0–1 Nagoya Grampus W 2018-10-07 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 FC Tokyo L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.25 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7 Nagoya Grampus xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse53% Draw21% Nagoya Grampus26%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes73% 0% No27%
Avg goals/match: 3.95
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 74%
26%
± 3.5 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
74%
Draw or Nagoya Grampus
47%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Nagoya Grampus
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse38% Draw38% Nagoya Grampus24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
6%
3 – 2
5%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.8%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3.4%
4 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Nagoya Grampus covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 15% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 19% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 14% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
19% ✗
Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

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