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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

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

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 Oita FC Trinita H 1–1 D
10 Nov Vegalta Sendai A 0–2 L
02 Nov Jubilo 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 Jubilo Iwata A 2–2 D

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
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' Temperatures are rising at IAI Stadium Nihondaira as Shimizu S-Pulse face off against Sagan Tosu FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' Sagan Tosu FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hideto Takahashi on 42.
  • 47' It’s high time Myung-Hwi Kim made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 52' Sagan Tosu FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 57' Shota Kaneko has been relatively quiet despite scoring 29 goals in his last 367 appearances.
  • 62' It looks like no one’s ball. Sagan Tosu FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 63' A tactical swap from Sagan Tosu FC — Ahn Yongwoo on, Isaac Cuenca off on 63 minutes.
  • 68' GOAL! Douglas fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 73' Mu Kanazaki needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 78' The whistle greets Dutra Junior as he departs to be replaced by Yugo Tatsuta.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Mu Kanazaki. He replaces Takeshi Kanamori on 81 minute.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Yosuke Kawai as he leaves the pitch. Kenta Nishizawa steps in for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Tiago Alves. He replaces Riki Harakawa on 86 minute.
  • 90' Jong Tae Se is ready to make an impact after coming on for Shota Kaneko at the 90 minute mark.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Myung-Hwi Kim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Thiago Santana 3
Douglas 3
Riki Harakawa 3
Yuto Iwasaki 2
Fernando Torres 2
Ahn Yongwoo 1
Douglas 1
Yoichi Naganuma 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 Oita FC Trinita D 2019-11-10 Vegalta Sendai 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2019-11-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Jubilo 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 Jubilo 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.