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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Sagan Tosu FC, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Shimizu S-Pulse
0 – 0
Full Time
Sagan Tosu FC
Sun 14 Mar 2021 · 05:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
Teruki Hara 52' Y
Y 57' Shinya Nakano

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Satoshi Karakami
  • Referee Takeshi Suhara
  • Referee Yosuke Kubota
  • Referee Hiroyuki Kimura
  • Referee Ryo Tanimoto

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
2021-03-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2020-10-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Sagan Tosu FC 2020-07-22 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-12-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2019-06-30 Sagan Tosu FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Mar Sagan Tosu FC H 0–0 D
10 Mar Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–2 L
06 Mar Avispa Fukuoka H 2–2 D
27 Feb Kashima Antlers A 3–1 W
19 Dec Gamba Osaka A 2–0 W
16 Dec Vegalta Sendai H 2–3 L
Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Mar Shimizu S-Pulse A 0–0 D
10 Mar Vegalta Sendai H 5–0 W
06 Mar Urawa Red Diamonds H 2–0 W
27 Feb Shonan Bellmare A 1–0 W
19 Dec Oita FC Trinita H 2–2 D
16 Dec Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–1 W

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' In just a few seconds IAI Stadium Nihondaira will turn into a battlefield for Shimizu S-Pulse and Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Shimizu S-Pulse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shimizu S-Pulse and Sagan Tosu FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Shimizu S-Pulse that had 367 games and scored 286 goals.
  • 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shimizu S-Pulse must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 30' The 37-year-old Hwang Seokho has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 40' Sagan Tosu FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 45' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Yuta Higuchi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 50' Over 50 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 52' A moment of madness from Teruki Hara on 52 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Shimizu S-Pulse will be frustrated.
  • 57' Controversy at the stadium! Shinya Nakano argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 62' Sagan Tosu FC ring the changes. Daichi Hayashi has done his job and it is now time for Fuchi Honda to step up.
  • 64' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Renato trudges off to be replaced by Ryo Takeuchi on 64 minutes.
  • 69' Shimizu S-Pulse have won 286 goals from 367 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 72' Keita Nakamura has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yosuke Kawai on 72 minute.
  • 73' The Shimizu S-Pulse bench stirs into life. Thiago Santana is withdrawn and Akira Disaro gets his opportunity.
  • 78' Shimizu S-Pulse started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 78.
  • 83' The whistle greets Carlinhos as he departs to be replaced by Kenta Nishizawa.
  • 88' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 89' The Sagan Tosu FC manager makes a substitution. Keita Yamashita departs to be replaced by Noriyoshi Sakai.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lotina

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Myung-Hwi Kim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Riki Harakawa 3
Thiago Santana 3
Douglas 3
Fernando Torres 2
Yuto Iwasaki 2
Douglas 1
Yoichi Naganuma 1
Yuki Horigome 1

Head to Head

2021-03-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2020-10-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Sagan Tosu FC 2020-07-22 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-12-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2019-06-30 Sagan Tosu FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2021-03-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC D 2021-03-10 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2021-03-06 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka D 2021-02-27 Kashima Antlers 1–3 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2020-12-19 Gamba Osaka 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2020-12-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–3 Vegalta Sendai L

Sagan Tosu FC Form

2021-03-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC D 2021-03-10 Sagan Tosu FC 5–0 Vegalta Sendai W 2021-03-06 Sagan Tosu FC 2–0 Urawa Red Diamonds W 2021-02-27 Shonan Bellmare 0–1 Sagan Tosu FC W 2020-12-19 Sagan Tosu FC 2–2 Oita FC Trinita D 2020-12-16 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.06 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 Sagan Tosu FC xG
I would bet for: Shimizu S-Pulse or Sagan Tosu FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse35% Draw31% Sagan Tosu FC34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
66%
Draw or Sagan Tosu FC
65%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Sagan Tosu FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse23% Draw53% Sagan Tosu FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.4%
1 – 0
11%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
6.9%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.5%
0 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Sagan Tosu FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 20% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 20% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
34% ✗
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗

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