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 (2026/27)
- Oita FC Trinita 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 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
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Shimizu S-Pulse are looking to make home advantage count against Oita FC Trinita.
- 5' Valdo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Japan international Yoshinori Suzuki has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Togo Umeda, as he is very good at scoring at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Shimizu S-Pulse in their trying to find a way past Oita FC Trinita's compact .
- 30' 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.
- 35' Yugo Tatsuta is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Oita FC Trinita tonight.
- 40' It looks surprising Oita FC Trinita does not make any changes. Yuki Kagawa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 41' Against the run of play, Hwang Seokho has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' Daiki Watari is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kazuki Kozuka at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Oita FC Trinita come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' Against the run of play, Carlinhos has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 66' Yuto Misao is replacing Yuki Kagawa for the Oita FC Trinita side.
- 67' A change in the Oita FC Trinita ranks — Toshio Shimakawa exits the field as Yushi Hasegawa enters on 67.
- 70' What a strike from Yugo Tatsuta! The score is 3-0.
- 71' Shimizu S-Pulse ring the changes. Yusuke Goto has done his job and it is now time for Keita Nakamura to step up.
- 76' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tomohiro Katanosaka will be considering his options from the bench.
- 81' A quiet spell here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Oita FC Trinita seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 84' The deadlock is broken! Valdo gets on the scoresheet on 84 minutes.
- 87' GOAL! Kei Chinen fires home to make it 4-1!
- 88' What a moment for Yuya Takazawa! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' The Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes a substitution. Kenta Nishizawa departs to be replaced by Yuito Suzuki.
- Another three points for Shimizu S-Pulse.
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 |
| Valdo | 1 |
| Yugo Tatsuta | 1 |
| Hwang Seokho | 1 |
| Carlinhos | 1 |
| Kei Chinen | 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.