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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 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
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
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' Japan international Hideto Takahashi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 15' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' Yosuke Kawai has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' Hiromu Mitsumaru has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 35' Yohei Takaoka needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 40' 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.
  • 42' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Hideto Takahashi.
  • 47' Sagan Tosu FC have won 293 goals from 279 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 52' The 36-year-old Takuo Okubo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 57' Elsinho has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 62' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shimizu S-Pulse and Sagan Tosu FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 63' Sagan Tosu FC ring the changes. Isaac Cuenca has done his job and it is now time for Ahn Yongwoo to step up.
  • 68' GOAL! Douglas scores on 68. Assisted by Mitsunari Musaka
  • 73' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yuji Ono is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 78' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 78 minute. Dutra Junior leaves to be changed by Yugo Tatsuta.
  • 81' Fresh legs for Sagan Tosu FC! Mu Kanazaki comes on to replace Takeshi Kanamori.
  • 84' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 84 minute. Yosuke Kawai leaves to be changed by Kenta Nishizawa.
  • 86' Tiago Alves is ready to make an impact after coming on for Riki Harakawa at the 86 minute mark.
  • 90' Jong Tae Se gets the nod from Shimizu S-Pulse. He replaces Shota Kaneko and will look to change the dynamic.
  • With this win, Shimizu S-Pulse is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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
Renato 1
Ryohei Shirasaki 1
Yuji Ono 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.