Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama FC, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama FC — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Yokohama FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Tadashi Baba
- Referee Takahiro Okano
- Referee Masahiro Horikoshi
- Referee Hiroyoshi Takayama
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Yokohama FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Aug | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 3–4 | L |
| 15 Aug | Vegalta Sendai | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Aug | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Aug | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jul | Oita FC Trinita | H | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Aug | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Shonan Bellmare | H | 4–2 | W |
| 08 Aug | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Aug | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Jul | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
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' That's the starting whistle at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Shimizu S-Pulse and Yokohama 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' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Yokohama FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' A goal from the Japan international Koki Saito! He fires home on 25 to make it 0-1!
- 30' Yusuke Matsuo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 24 goals in his last 143 appearances.
- 33' The supporters are chanting for Makoto Okazaki. He replaces Valdo on 33 minute.
- 38' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Peter Cklamovski will be considering his options from the bench.
- 44' The Japan Shota Kaneko breaks the deadlock on 44 minutes. 1-1!
- 46' Goal! Yusuke Minagawa scores his 3 goal in 335 matches.
- 46' Another change for Yokohama FC made on 46 minute. Calvin Jong-a-Pin leaves to be changed by Eijiro Takeda.
- 50' Brilliant from the ! Yusuke Matsuo makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 50.
- 55' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Yokohama FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 59' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dutra Junior is hanging Kenta Nishizawa on the field on 59 minute.
- 64' Carlinhos needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 9 Yellow cards this season.
- 69' The crowd applauds Carlinhos as he leaves the pitch. Teerasil Dangda steps in for Shimizu S-Pulse.
- 74' Yokohama FC have won 139 goals from 143 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 79' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 81' Ryuji Sugimoto is ready to make an impact after coming on for Takuya Matsuura at the 81 minute mark.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Tatsuki Seko. He replaces Maguinho on 85 minute.
- 90' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryuji Sugimoto, as he is very good at scoring at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-3.
Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Valdo ↓ Makoto Okazaki 33'
- 2
- 3
- 6
- 30
- 15
-
14
Yusuke Goto ↓ Yuito Suzuki 59'
-
22
Renato ↓ Keita Nakamura 69'
-
16
Kenta Nishizawa ↓ Dutra Junior 59'
- 31
-
10
Carlinhos ↓ Teerasil Dangda 69'
Bench
-
11
Dutra Junior ↑ 59'
- 39
-
24
Makoto Okazaki ↑ 33'
-
20
Keita Nakamura ↑ 69'
-
23
Teerasil Dangda ↑ 69'
- 21
-
37
Yuito Suzuki ↑ 59'
Coach
Peter Cklamovski
Yokohama FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 30
- 7
- 16
-
3
Maguinho ↓ Tatsuki Seko 85'
- 18
- 20
- 26
- 8
- 23
- 37
Bench
-
9
Kazunari Ichimi ↑ 69'
-
31
Ryuji Sugimoto ↑ 81'
-
17
Eijiro Takeda ↑ 46'
- 33
- 13
-
6
Tatsuki Seko ↑ 85'
- 21
Coach
Takahiro Shimotaira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryo Takeuchi | 2 |
| Shota Kaneko | 2 |
| Thiago Santana | 1 |
| Kohei Tezuka | 1 |
| Valdo | 1 |
| Kazuma Watanabe | 1 |
| Kota Yamada | 1 |
| Solomon Sakuragawa | 1 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
2020-08-22
Shimizu S-Pulse
2–3
Yokohama FC
L
2020-08-19
Shimizu S-Pulse
3–4
Yokohama F·Marinos
L
2020-08-15
Vegalta Sendai
0–0
Shimizu S-Pulse
D
2020-08-08
Shimizu S-Pulse
3–1
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
W
2020-08-01
Urawa Red Diamonds
1–1
Shimizu S-Pulse
D
2020-07-26
Shimizu S-Pulse
4–2
Oita FC Trinita
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.82
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.92
Yokohama FC xG
I would bet for:
Shimizu S-Pulse or Yokohama FC 75% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Yokohama FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.74
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 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
62%
Draw or Yokohama FC
63%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Yokohama FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Yokohama FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
4%
2 – 0
4%
1 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | Yokohama FC 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 FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

