Shimizu S-Pulse vs Oita FC Trinita, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Oita FC Trinita — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Oita FC Trinita 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Ryuji Sato
- Referee Masashi Yamagiwa
- Referee Yosuke Takabe
- Referee Yuki Noda
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | Oita FC Trinita | H | 4–2 | W |
| 22 Jul | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jul | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Jul | Gamba Osaka | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Jul | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Jul | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 2–4 | L |
| 22 Jul | Nagoya Grampus | H | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Jul | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jul | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jul | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Jul | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds IAI Stadium Nihondaira will turn into a battlefield for Shimizu S-Pulse and Oita FC Trinita.
- 5' A quiet spell here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Oita FC Trinita seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Yoshinori Suzuki has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryosuke Tone, as he is very good at scoring at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Togo Umeda made 367 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
- 41' Assisted by Kenta Nishizawa with the perfectly-timed delivery and Hwang Seokho makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 46' A change in the Oita FC Trinita ranks — Kazuki Kozuka exits the field as Daiki Watari enters on 46.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 57' Carlinhos has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 57 minutes.
- 62' Yugo Tatsuta has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 66' Fresh legs for Oita FC Trinita! Yuto Misao comes on to replace Yuki Kagawa.
- 67' Another substitution for Oita FC Trinita to replace Toshio Shimakawa by Yushi Hasegawa on 67 minute.
- 70' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Yugo Tatsuta makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 71' The whistle greets Yusuke Goto as he departs to be replaced by Keita Nakamura.
- 76' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 81' 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.
- 84' GOAL! Valdo scores on 84. Assisted by Kenta Nishizawa
- 87' Kei Chinen does the damage! The net is bulging and Oita FC Trinita surge ahead!
- 88' What composure from Yuya Takazawa! The Japan international strokes it home. 4-2.
- 90' Time for substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse. Kenta Nishizawa is replaced by Yuito Suzuki.
- Shimizu S-Pulse celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 18
- 2
- 3
- 6
-
30
Shota Kaneko ↓ Teerasil Dangda 90'
-
14
Yusuke Goto ↓ Keita Nakamura 71'
- 22
-
16
Kenta Nishizawa ↓ Yuito Suzuki 90'
- 31
- 10
Bench
- 39
- 24
-
20
Keita Nakamura ↑ 71'
-
23
Teerasil Dangda ↑ 90'
- 15
- 7
-
37
Yuito Suzuki ↑ 90'
Coach
Peter Cklamovski
Oita FC Trinita Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
23
Kaoru Takayama ↓ Yuta Koide 66'
-
2
Yuki Kagawa ↓ Yuto Misao 66'
- 1
- 41
- 5
- 29
-
11
Tatsuya Tanaka ↓ Yuya Takazawa 67'
-
14
Kazuki Kozuka ↓ Daiki Watari 46'
- 4
- 26
Bench
-
16
Daiki Watari ↑ 46'
-
3
Yuto Misao ↑ 66'
- 22
- 19
-
40
Yushi Hasegawa ↑ 66'
-
15
Yuta Koide ↑ 66'
-
31
Yuya Takazawa ↑ 67'
Coach
Tomohiro Katanosaka
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tatsuya Tanaka | 3 |
| Dutra Junior | 2 |
| Yuya Takazawa | 2 |
| Tomoki Iwata | 1 |
| Valdo | 1 |
| Yugo Tatsuta | 1 |
| Hwang Seokho | 1 |
| Carlinhos | 1 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Oita FC Trinita Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.86
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Oita FC Trinita xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Shimizu S-Pulse win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
73%
Draw or Oita FC Trinita
51%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Oita FC Trinita
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 0
5.5%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | Oita FC Trinita covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 21% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Oita FC Trinita keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.