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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Sagan Tosu FC, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2022
Shimizu S-Pulse
3 – 3
Full Time
Sagan Tosu FC
Sun 31 Jul 2022 · 09:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Sagan Tosu FC — J. League .

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

3
6
3
Shimizu S-Pulse 12 games · Avg 2.6 goals Sagan Tosu FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-07-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–3 Sagan Tosu FC 2022-04-17 Sagan Tosu FC 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-09-11 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-03-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2020-10-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Sagan Tosu FC

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Jul Sagan Tosu FC H 3–3 D
16 Jul Urawa Red Diamonds H 1–2 L
10 Jul Nagoya Grampus A 2–0 W
06 Jul Vissel Kobe A 1–2 L
02 Jul Yokohama F.Marinos H 3–5 L
26 Jun Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–1 D
Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Jul Shimizu S-Pulse A 3–3 D
16 Jul Yokohama F.Marinos H 2–2 D
10 Jul Kashiwa Reysol H 0–1 L
02 Jul Vissel Kobe H 0–2 L
26 Jun FC Tokyo H 5–0 W
18 Jun Jubilo Iwata A 1–3 L

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Shimizu S-Pulse vs Sagan Tosu FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 4' Yuto Iwasaki makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Sagan Tosu FC are in front.
  • 5' Goal! Yuto Iwasaki scores his 7 goal in 381 matches.
  • 10' Sagan Tosu FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 15' Toshio Shimakawa is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Shimizu S-Pulse so far.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 30' What a moment for Yoichi Naganuma! That strike on 30 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 40' A quiet spell here at . Sagan Tosu FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shimizu S-Pulse must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 50' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 55' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ze Ricardo will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 57' The supporters are chanting for Fuchi Honda. He replaces Kentaro Moriya on 57 minute.
  • 62' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ryohei Shirasaki makes no mistake. 1-3!
  • 63' Shimizu S-Pulse ring the changes. Yusuke Goto has done his job and it is now time for Takashi Inui to step up.
  • 66' Teruki Hara is replacing Valdo for the Shimizu S-Pulse side.
  • 71' It looks like no one’s ball. Shimizu S-Pulse is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Taisei Miyashiro as he leaves the pitch. Yuki Kakita steps in for Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 77' Takuo Okubo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 78' The supporters are chanting for Ryo Takeuchi. He replaces Ryohei Shirasaki on 78 minute.
  • 80' What a strike from Yuki Horigome! The score is 1-4.
  • 81' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Koya Kitagawa makes no mistake. 2-4!
  • 83' Against the run of play, Thiago Santana has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 84' A stunning finish from Thiago Santana — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 86' A change in the Sagan Tosu FC ranks — Akito Fukuta exits the field as Naoyuki Fujita enters on 86.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-3 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ze Ricardo

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Kawai

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Thiago Santana 3
Douglas 3
Riki Harakawa 3
Yuto Iwasaki 2
Fernando Torres 2
Yuji Ono 1
Ryohei Shirasaki 1
Ahn Yongwoo 1

Head to Head

2022-07-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–3 Sagan Tosu FC 2022-04-17 Sagan Tosu FC 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-09-11 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-03-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2020-10-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Sagan Tosu FC

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2022-07-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–3 Sagan Tosu FC D 2022-07-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2022-07-10 Nagoya Grampus 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2022-07-06 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2022-07-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–5 Yokohama F.Marinos L 2022-06-26 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D

Sagan Tosu FC Form

2022-07-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–3 Sagan Tosu FC D 2022-07-16 Sagan Tosu FC 2–2 Yokohama F.Marinos D 2022-07-10 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Kashiwa Reysol L 2022-07-02 Sagan Tosu FC 0–2 Vissel Kobe L 2022-06-26 Sagan Tosu FC 5–0 FC Tokyo W 2022-06-18 Jubilo Iwata 3–1 Sagan Tosu FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.69 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64 Sagan Tosu FC xG
I would bet for: Shimizu S-Pulse or Sagan Tosu FC 75% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse40% Draw25% Sagan Tosu FC35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
66%
Draw or Sagan Tosu FC
60%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Sagan Tosu FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse30% Draw42% Sagan Tosu FC28%
Actual: Sagan Tosu FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
5.1%
2 – 0
5.1%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Sagan Tosu FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 18% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 18% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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