Shimizu S-Pulse vs Shonan Bellmare, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Shonan Bellmare — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Shonan Bellmare 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Isao Nishihashi
- Referee Hirokazu Otsubo
- Referee Masaaki Toma
- Referee Koji Morikawa
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | Yokohama FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Nov | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 1–5 | L |
| 14 Nov | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | Vissel Kobe | H | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Nov | Vissel Kobe | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | Yokohama FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Shimizu S-Pulse and Shonan Bellmare.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shimizu S-Pulse and Shonan Bellmare are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Shonan Bellmare have won 315 goals from 418 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Sohsuke Shibata has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' 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.
- 34' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Keita Nakamura.
- 39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
- 44' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Shonan Bellmare that had 418 games and scored 315 goals.
- 49' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 54' Supporters expect more eagerness from Akimi Barada, as he is very good at scoring at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 59' GOAL! Hiroto Nakagawa scores on 59. Assisted by Kazunari Ono
- 62' Shonan Bellmare ring the changes. Temma Matsuda has done his job and it is now time for Naoki Ishihara to step up.
- 63' It is a substitution in Shimizu S-Pulse team. Shota Kaneko is replaced by Riyo Kawamoto on 63 minute.
- 64' Carlinhos makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Shimizu S-Pulse are in front.
- 69' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Shimizu S-Pulse needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 70' Shonan Bellmare ring the changes. Akimi Barada has done his job and it is now time for Kazuki Oiwa to step up.
- 71' The Shonan Bellmare manager makes a substitution. Mitsuki Saito departs to be replaced by Hidetoshi Miyuki.
- 76' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 81' Shonan Bellmare fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 84' It is a substitution in Shimizu S-Pulse team. Riyo Kawamoto is replaced by Teerasil Dangda on 84 minute.
- 89' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Taiga Hata made 418 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' Sohsuke Shibata makes way for Yuki Ohashi at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shonan Bellmare.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 18
- 39
-
20
Keita Nakamura ↓ Kota Miyamoto 84'
- 2
- 3
-
30
Shota Kaneko ↓ Riyo Kawamoto 63'
-
14
Yusuke Goto ↓ Yuito Suzuki 63'
- 22
- 16
- 10
Bench
- 23
- 6
- 31
-
33
Riyo Kawamoto ↑ 63'
- 21
-
13
Kota Miyamoto ↑ 84'
-
37
Yuito Suzuki ↑ 63'
Shonan Bellmare Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 6
- 38
- 8
-
18
Temma Matsuda ↓ Naoki Ishihara 62'
-
30
Sohsuke Shibata ↓ Yuki Ohashi 90'
- 16
- 21
- 19
-
23
Akimi Barada ↓ Kazuki Oiwa 70'
- 26
Bench
-
22
Kazuki Oiwa ↑ 70'
-
5
Shota Kobayashi ↑ 62'
-
13
Naoki Ishihara ↑ 62'
-
17
Yuki Ohashi ↑ 90'
- 9
- 31
-
29
Hidetoshi Miyuki ↑ 71'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wellington | 4 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 4 |
| Kenta Nishizawa | 3 |
| Thiago Santana | 2 |
| Yuito Suzuki | 2 |
| Shunsuke Kikuchi | 2 |
| Elsinho | 2 |
| Shota Kaneko | 2 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Shonan Bellmare Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.64
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Shonan Bellmare xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
76%
Draw or Shonan Bellmare
50%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Shonan Bellmare
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
4.8%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | Shonan Bellmare covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 23% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Shonan Bellmare keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

