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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Fri 24 Sep 2021 · 10:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel KobeJ. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Sep Vissel Kobe H 0–2 L
18 Sep Vegalta Sendai H 2–1 W
11 Sep Sagan Tosu FC A 1–2 L
29 Aug Nagoya Grampus A 1–1 D
25 Aug Kashima Antlers H 0–4 L
21 Aug Shonan Bellmare A 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Sep Shimizu S-Pulse A 2–0 W
18 Sep Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 1–0 W
05 Sep Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–1 D
28 Aug FC Tokyo H 0–1 L
25 Aug Oita FC Trinita A 3–1 W
21 Aug Kashima Antlers H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Shimizu S-Pulse Vissel Kobe
#7 Position #1
24 Points 35
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 11 / 0 / 7
40 Scored 41
42 Conceded 37
-2 GD +4
1.33 PPG 1.94
44% Win % 61%

Key Stats

73% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
0% Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Vissel Kobe
0-15
/
16-30
/
31-45
1/1
46-60
/
61-75
/1
76+
1/
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Shimizu S-Pulse are looking to make home advantage count against Vissel Kobe.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Miguel Angel Lotina might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 9' Vissel Kobe is taking the lead after the goal scored by Yoshinori Muto on 9.
  • 14' Vissel Kobe has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 19' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shimizu S-Pulse and Vissel Kobe are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 24' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 34' Vissel Kobe are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 39' It is a cagey affair so far. Shimizu S-Pulse in their trying to find a way past Vissel Kobe's compact .
  • 44' Daiju Sasaki is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Vissel Kobe tonight.
  • 46' Vissel Kobe make a change. Iniesta trudges off to be replaced by Daiju Sasaki on 46 minutes.
  • 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 56' 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.
  • 61' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 66' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 71' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 71 minute. Yuito Suzuki leaves to be changed by Carlinhos.
  • 76' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 76 minutes.
  • 77' Sergi Samper makes way for Tatsunori Sakurai at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vissel Kobe.
  • 81' It is a substitution in Shimizu S-Pulse team. Benjamin Kololli is replaced by Akira Disaro on 81 minute.
  • 84' Another change for Vissel Kobe made on 84 minute. Yoshinori Muto leaves to be changed by Tetsushi Yamakawa.
  • 87' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Kenta Nishizawa trudges off to be replaced by Yuta Taki on 87 minutes.
  • 87' What composure from Leo Osaki! The Japan international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-2.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.69 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.13 Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for: Shimizu S-Pulse or Vissel Kobe 76% + Over 2.5 goals 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse31% Draw24% Vissel Kobe45%
Actual: Vissel Kobe win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.82
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 52%
48%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
56%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
69%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Vissel Kobe
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse25% Draw39% Vissel Kobe36%
Actual: Vissel Kobe win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
5.7%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 3
4.8%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
3.5%
0 – 0
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Vissel Kobe covers
-2.5 6% 94%
-2 6% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% 85%
-1 15% 15% 70%
-0.5 30% 70%
+0.5 53% 47%
+1 53% 19% 28%
+1.5 72% 28%
+2 72% 14% 14%
+2.5 86% 14%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
13%
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
19%

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