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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F·Marinos, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Mon 9 Aug 2021 · 09:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F·MarinosJ. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Aug Yokohama F·Marinos H 2–2 D
17 Jul Kawasaki Frontale H 0–2 L
11 Jul Tokushima Vortis A 2–2 D
04 Jul Oita FC Trinita H 1–0 W
27 Jun Yokohama FC A 1–1 D
23 Jun Vegalta Sendai A 3–2 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Aug Shimizu S-Pulse A 2–2 D
06 Aug Gamba Osaka A 3–2 W
10 Jul Avispa Fukuoka H 2–0 W
03 Jul Kashiwa Reysol A 2–1 W
27 Jun Tokushima Vortis A 1–0 W
23 Jun Sagan Tosu FC H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Shimizu S-Pulse Yokohama F·Marinos
#7 Position #18
24 Points 20
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 6 / 0 / 12
40 Scored 31
42 Conceded 35
-2 GD -4
1.33 PPG 1.11
44% Win % 33%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
17% Clean Sheets
Yokohama F·Marinos this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Yokohama F·Marinos are 18th (20 pts).

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
Yokohama F·Marinos
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
3/2
46-60
5/1
61-75
3/2
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Shimizu S-Pulse and Yokohama F·Marinos.
  • 3' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Yuki Saneto.
  • 4' Eiichi Katayama doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 9' 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.
  • 14' 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.
  • 19' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 24' Yokohama F·Marinos come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 29' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 36' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yuito Suzuki on 36.
  • 38' That is a Yellow card for Shimizu S-Pulse. Valdo will be fuming at that decision.
  • 39' GOAL! Marcos Junior fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 40' Yokohama F.Marinos is taking the lead after the goal scored by Marcos Junior on 40.
  • 45' Elber has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 47' Elber does the damage! The net is bulging and Yokohama F.Marinos surge ahead!
  • 50' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Valdo by Yugo Tatsuta on 50 minute.
  • 51' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Valdo trudges off to be replaced by Yugo Tatsuta on 51 minutes.
  • 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 57' Another change for Yokohama F.Marinos made on 57 minute. Teruhito Nakagawa leaves to be changed by Daizen Maeda.
  • 58' Kota Mizunuma is replacing Elber for the Yokohama F.Marinos side.
  • 60' Kenta Nishizawa has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 60 minutes.
  • 65' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 68' Yokohama F.Marinos ring the changes. Leo Ceara has done his job and it is now time for Kenyu Sugimoto to step up.
  • 69' Leo Ceara makes way for Kenyu Sugimoto at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Yokohama F.Marinos.
  • 70' Yosuke Kawai is replacing Yuito Suzuki for the Shimizu S-Pulse side.
  • 75' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shimizu S-Pulse and Yokohama F·Marinos are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 78' The Shimizu S-Pulse bench stirs into life. Thiago Santana is withdrawn and Hiroshi Ibusuki gets his opportunity.
  • 79' A moment of madness from Takahiro Ogihara on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Yokohama F.Marinos will be frustrated.
  • 81' The Yokohama F.Marinos bench stirs into life. Takahiro Ogihara is withdrawn and Tomoki Iwata gets his opportunity.
  • 86' 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.
  • The final score is 2-2.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.82 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.9 Yokohama F·Marinos xG
I would bet for: Shimizu S-Pulse or Yokohama F·Marinos 75% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse36% Draw25% Yokohama F·Marinos39%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.72
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 50%
50%
± 4.5 32%
68%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
62%
Draw or Yokohama F·Marinos
64%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Yokohama F·Marinos
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse29% Draw39% Yokohama F·Marinos32%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 3
4.4%
3 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
4.1%
1 – 0
3.9%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Yokohama F·Marinos covers
-2.5 9% 91%
-2 9% 11% 80%
-1.5 20% 80%
-1 20% 17% 63%
-0.5 37% 63%
+0.5 60% 40%
+1 60% 18% 22%
+1.5 78% 22%
+2 78% 12% 10%
+2.5 90% 10%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
16%
Yokohama F·Marinos keeps clean sheet
17%

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