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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Oita FC Trinita, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 – 0
Full Time
Oita FC Trinita
Sun 4 Jul 2021 · 09:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Oita FC Trinita — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

Match Details

  • Referee Yuichi Nishimura
  • Referee Tadashi Baba
  • Referee Isao Nishihashi
  • Referee Masuya Ueda
  • Referee Toshiyuki Tanaka
  • 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

2
2
2
Shimizu S-Pulse 6 games · Avg 2.5 goals Oita FC Trinita
Last 5 meetings
2021-07-04 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Oita FC Trinita 2021-05-02 Oita FC Trinita 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-10-03 Oita FC Trinita 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-07-26 Shimizu S-Pulse 4–2 Oita FC Trinita 2019-11-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Oita FC Trinita

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jul Oita FC Trinita H 1–0 W
27 Jun Yokohama FC A 1–1 D
23 Jun Vegalta Sendai A 3–2 W
30 May Yokohama F.Marinos A 1–2 L
26 May FC Tokyo H 3–0 W
22 May Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 0–2 L
Oita FC Trinita
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jul Shimizu S-Pulse A 0–1 L
27 Jun FC Tokyo A 0–3 L
23 Jun Kashima Antlers H 0–0 D
19 Jun Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 0–2 L
30 May Avispa Fukuoka H 2–1 W
26 May Yokohama F.Marinos H 0–1 L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Oita FC Trinita fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Shimizu S-Pulse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oita FC Trinita backline.
  • 20' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 30' With 2 assists to his name this season, Henrique Trevisan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 35' The 31-year-old William Popp has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 50' It looks like no one’s ball. Oita FC Trinita is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 55' Shimizu S-Pulse have won 286 goals from 367 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 65' The whistle greets Carlinhos as he departs to be replaced by Kenta Nishizawa.
  • 67' Oita FC Trinita make a change. Seigo Kobayashi trudges off to be replaced by Arata Watanabe on 67 minutes.
  • 67' Teruki Hara puts Shimizu S-Pulse on the lead.
  • 69' Another substitution for Oita FC Trinita to replace Seigo Kobayashi by Arata Watanabe on 69 minute.
  • 74' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shimizu S-Pulse must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 77' Kento Haneda is ready to make an impact after coming on for Katsunori Ueebisu at the 77 minute mark.
  • 82' Oita FC Trinita is showing some good football. However, Oita FC Trinita are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Akira Disaro. He replaces Yuito Suzuki on 84 minute.
  • 88' Yushi Hasegawa makes way for Matheus Pereira at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Oita FC Trinita.
  • 89' Time for substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse. Thiago Santana is replaced by Hiroshi Ibusuki.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Shimizu S-Pulse players.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miguel Angel Lotina

Oita FC Trinita Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tomohiro Katanosaka

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tatsuya Tanaka 3
Yuya Takazawa 2
Dutra Junior 2
Yamato Machida 1
Douglas 1
Teruki Hara 1
Tomoki Iwata 1
Valdo 1

Head to Head

2021-07-04 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Oita FC Trinita 2021-05-02 Oita FC Trinita 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-10-03 Oita FC Trinita 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-07-26 Shimizu S-Pulse 4–2 Oita FC Trinita 2019-11-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Oita FC Trinita

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2021-07-04 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Oita FC Trinita W 2021-06-27 Yokohama FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2021-06-23 Vegalta Sendai 2–3 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2021-05-30 Yokohama F.Marinos 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2021-05-26 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 FC Tokyo W 2021-05-22 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L

Oita FC Trinita Form

2021-07-04 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Oita FC Trinita L 2021-06-27 FC Tokyo 3–0 Oita FC Trinita L 2021-06-23 Oita FC Trinita 0–0 Kashima Antlers D 2021-06-19 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 2–0 Oita FC Trinita L 2021-05-30 Oita FC Trinita 2–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2021-05-26 Oita FC Trinita 0–1 Yokohama F.Marinos L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.51 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77 Oita FC Trinita xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse55% Draw27% Oita FC Trinita18%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
82%
Draw or Oita FC Trinita
45%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Oita FC Trinita
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse36% Draw50% Oita FC Trinita14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 0
12.4%
2 – 0
11.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Oita FC Trinita covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 17% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 25% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 12% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
47% ✗
Oita FC Trinita keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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