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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Sagan Tosu FC, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2019
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 – 0
Full Time
Sagan Tosu FC
Sat 7 Dec 2019 · 05:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 42' Hideto Takahashi

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Sagan Tosu FC — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

Match Details

  • Referee Yusuke Araki
  • Referee Isao Nishihashi
  • Referee Mitsuharu Taketa
  • Referee Toshihiro Nakai
4 games this season 🟨 2.5/game ⚽ 7.0 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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 Kyōto 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 Tōkyō 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
2019-12-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2019-06-30 Sagan Tosu FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-08-01 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-05-06 Sagan Tosu FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-01-20 Sagan Tosu FC 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Dec Sagan Tosu FC H 1–0 W
30 Nov Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–2 L
23 Nov Ōita FC Trinita H 1–1 D
10 Nov Vegalta Sendai A 0–2 L
02 Nov Júbilo Iwata H 1–2 L
19 Oct Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–2 L
Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Dec Shimizu S-Pulse A 0–1 L
30 Nov Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 0–2 L
23 Nov Nagoya Grampus A 0–0 D
10 Nov Matsumoto Yamaga FC H 1–0 W
02 Nov Yokohama F·Marinos H 1–2 L
19 Oct Júbilo Iwata A 2–2 D

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
8% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
4/6
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Shimizu S-Pulse
Se-hun Oh 2 G
Koya Kitagawa 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Shimizu S-Pulse kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Shimizu S-Pulse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sagan Tosu FC backline.
  • 10' Sagan Tosu FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' It looks surprising Shimizu S-Pulse does not make any changes. Ko Matsubara has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' Isaac Cuenca has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Sagan Tosu FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 40' Shimizu S-Pulse started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
  • 42' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Hideto Takahashi on 42 minutes.
  • 47' A quiet spell here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Shimizu S-Pulse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 52' Sagan Tosu FC is showing some good football. However, Sagan Tosu FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 57' Sagan Tosu FC have won 293 goals from 279 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 62' Shimizu S-Pulse are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sagan Tosu FC's shape.
  • 63' The crowd applauds Isaac Cuenca as he leaves the pitch. Ahn Yongwoo steps in for Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 68' What a moment for Douglas! That strike on 68 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 73' 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.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Shimizu S-Pulse team. Dutra Junior is replaced by Yugo Tatsuta on 78 minute.
  • 81' Mu Kanazaki is replacing Takeshi Kanamori for the Sagan Tosu FC side.
  • 84' The Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes a substitution. Yosuke Kawai departs to be replaced by Kenta Nishizawa.
  • 86' The Sagan Tosu FC manager makes a substitution. Riki Harakawa departs to be replaced by Tiago Alves.
  • 90' Jong Tae Se has so much to prove this time. He replaces Shota Kaneko on 90 minute.
  • Another three points for Shimizu S-Pulse.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Myung-Hwi Kim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Riki Harakawa 3
Thiago Santana 3
Douglas 3
Yuto Iwasaki 2
Fernando Torres 2
Hideto Takahashi 1
Koya Kitagawa 1
Renato 1

Head to Head

2019-12-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2019-06-30 Sagan Tosu FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-08-01 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-05-06 Sagan Tosu FC 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-01-20 Sagan Tosu FC 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2019-12-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 2019-11-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2019-11-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Ōita FC Trinita D 2019-11-10 Vegalta Sendai 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2019-11-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Júbilo Iwata L 2019-10-19 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L

Sagan Tosu FC Form

2019-12-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC L 2019-11-30 Sagan Tosu FC 0–2 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo L 2019-11-23 Nagoya Grampus 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC D 2019-11-10 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 Matsumoto Yamaga FC W 2019-11-02 Sagan Tosu FC 1–2 Yokohama F·Marinos L 2019-10-19 Júbilo Iwata 2–2 Sagan Tosu FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.23 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Sagan Tosu FC xG
I would bet for: Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse43% Draw29% Sagan Tosu FC28%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
72%
Draw or Sagan Tosu FC
57%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Sagan Tosu FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse27% Draw51% Sagan Tosu FC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Sagan Tosu FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 21% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 18% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
36% ✗
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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