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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 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
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
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Shimizu S-Pulse are looking to make home advantage count against Sagan Tosu FC.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Valdo, as he is very good at scoring at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with 5 goals in the last 5 games.
  • 10' Sagan Tosu FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' Renato, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 25' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 30' Eduardo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Sagan Tosu FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 45' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 50' A quiet spell here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Shimizu S-Pulse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 52' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Teruki Hara on 52 minutes.
  • 57' The referee has no hesitation. Shinya Nakano is booked for Sagan Tosu FC — Yellow card on 57.
  • 62' Fresh legs for Sagan Tosu FC! Fuchi Honda comes on to replace Daichi Hayashi.
  • 64' The Shimizu S-Pulse bench stirs into life. Renato is withdrawn and Ryo Takeuchi gets his opportunity.
  • 69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 72' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Keita Nakamura is hanging Yosuke Kawai on the field on 72 minute.
  • 73' Akira Disaro has so much to prove this time. He replaces Thiago Santana on 73 minute.
  • 78' Hwang Seokho has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 367 appearances.
  • 83' Kenta Nishizawa gets the nod from Shimizu S-Pulse. He replaces Carlinhos and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 88' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 89' Keita Yamashita makes way for Noriyoshi Sakai at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sagan Tosu FC.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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
Yuto Iwasaki 2
Fernando Torres 2
Renato 1
Ryohei Shirasaki 1
Yuji Ono 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.